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When God Doesn’t Open the Door

As 2020 began, I felt I had arrived at the place I worked so hard for. With a full calendar, I began turning down speaking engagements to avoid taking on too much. Then it all came to a screeching halt with Covid.
I didn’t like this new place I found myself in. No sales, no live events, and no church. Why would God allow this to continue? He’s called many of us to do His work, but now we can’t. It made no sense.

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When It’s OK Not To Be Content

Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.
Hebrews 13:5 NKJV)
“Where are You, God?” I sniffed, grabbing another tissue. I waited in silence, expecting a booming voice to speak from heaven. Not sensing God’s presence was unusual for me. Had I done something wrong? Why couldn’t I feel His comfort. Like a light chasing the darkness away, I recalled today’s verse. God hadn’t left me. He hadn’t forsaken me, but I needed Him to drown out the loneliness and collect the pieces of my broken heart.

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Fearfully and Wonderfully Made

For some time I have desired to visit Mount Mitchell, the highest peak east of the Mississippi River. As our upcoming trip drew near, I feared that I had waited too long, and I would not be able to see the large mountains in western North Carolina. I prayed that God would help me experience the mountains with my other senses.

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