KNOWING IT'S TIME FOR CHANGE

Embracing Grace

Knowing It's Time for [a] CHANGE . . is half the battle won. Some people NEVER get that far. You already know . . what needs to be done. Set your focus, courage, sight and fire on the things you wish to create, inspire, flourish, grow, help, impact, change, amends, forgiveness, and make a difference, etc.. and do NOT rush the process. All in God Almighty's perfect timing. Be patient with yourself; it took time to make this mess . . and it will take time and prayer to clean it up. Take a deep breathe and just keep moving forward. Keep your eyes peeled and fixated on Christ, and keep your focus on The Lord God Almighty, alone.

Set your focus, sight, mind, faith, trust, courage, heart, soul, and might . . ALL on The Lord our God.

You’ve known for some time now, that you needed more.

MORE happiness, MORE peace, MORE good times, MORE growth, MORE rest, MORE nourishment, MORE love, MORE laughter [instead of tears], MORE sunshine, MORE patience and calmness, MORE understanding, MORE hope, MORE Faith, MORE forgiveness, MORE encouragement, MORE support, MORE repentance, MORE grace and mercy, MORE kindness, MORE courage, MORE dancing and singing [and singing and dancing lol], MORE trying, MORE empathy, MORE smiling, MORE caring, MORE positivism [positivity], MORE comfort, MORE nature, MORE fun, MORE teamwork and unity, MORE truth, MORE honesty, MORE trust, MORE faithfulness, MORE humility, MORE humbleness, MORE fruitfulness, MORE awareness, MORE fellowship, MORE stewardship, MORE helping, MORE giving, MORE discipleship, MORE rooted and grounded in Christ, MORE family, MORE friendships, MORE joy, MORE structure, MORE help, MORE good days [than bad], MORE easier and simpler, MORE natural, MORE healthier, MORE good people and friends, and MORE in and out of life . . . [and so much more].

You just need MORE.

All the things you used to do aren’t fulfilling you any more- at least, not the way they used to.

That’s because you’re growing . . . .

Growing out of the old you, feeling new desires, changing in new ways…

Into a better, happier version of you.

Everything that you used to say, think, do, like and want . . . . just doesn’t have the same meaning that it used to.

But remember, change isn’t always easy, fast, simple, fun, happy or painless.

Especially when changing from the worldly, indoctrinated, deceived, asleep, wicked, blind, carnal . . fleshy you . . . . into the saved, redeemed, forgiven, awake, aware and alert, Christlike you. We must die to self, and pick up and bare our cross for Christ. We must lay down our lives for Christ and HIS Name's sake.

There will be some people who don’t like the person you’re becoming and that’s okay..

They’ll choose to make the effort to stay in your life or they won’t..

And you’ll be better off either way.

After all, you need people who encourage and inspire you to grow, flourish, change and experience new things . . to encourage and support your life, walk and relationship with and in Christ; NOT hold you back, be a stumbling block, NOR judge you and try to stop, ruin or sabotage your faith, walk, life and relationship with The Lord our God.

No, the people that truly love you . . will fully embrace every change, growth, milestone and revolution you undergo; encouraging, supporting and inspiring you being rooted and grounded in Christ, and that’s exactly what you need.

Take your time, find your way and listen to your soul; and Above ALL . . listen to The Lord our God and be faithful, obedient, trusting, dependent, strong, brave, courageous and reliant [etc..] on HIM, alone.

Deep down, you already know the path ahead, but take the steps, experience the growth and love the new person you’re becoming in Christ.

Only The Lord God Almighty and you . . knows what makes YOU happy . . and where you want to end up in your life . . and [then / or also] in eternity.

DON’T sell yourself short, do NOT settle, NOR give up. Do NOT give in.

It doesn’t matter if your life has taken some bad turns, painful detours, wrong ways, backsliding and/or hurt you along the way.

You’ve grown so much and have come so far . . from each challenge, obstacle, fear, roadblock, failure, stumbling block and temptation; you've learned from every setback and gotten stronger with each and every disappointment. The Lord our God has saw you through EVERY single thing that YOU thought would destroy you. HIS Grace is sufficient enough for you! HIS Mercies and Blessings are NEW each and EVERY single day.

It took a long time to get where you are now, so do NOT ever discount your effort, your hard work and your strength . . . .

Because we ALL fall down, we ALL hurt , we ALL make mistakes.

We ALL get tempted, we ALL fall short of the glory of GOD . . each and EVERY single day!

Don’t let the bad stuff define you, because you’re so much MORE than that!

You’re beautiful in the ways you take on life fearlessly . . you're an Ambassador of Christ, you're beautiful and rare in the way that GOD created and made you . . just the way you are, so don’t ever lose that warrior spirit . . YOU My Beloved, ARE A BEAUTIFUL LOVED and CHERISHED CHILD OF THE MOST HIGH GOD . . . .

Chin up, darling-

You’re almost there.

Knowing it’s time for change is half the battle.

Always remember my Beloveds,

No matter how hard it gets, how down and out you get, how discouraged and disconnected you may feel . . no matter how many obstacles and challenges there are . . no matter if you fit in and are accepted or not . . no matter how impossible the situation(s) or circumstances may seem, etc.. ; ALWAYS keep getting up, fighting back and moving forward.

ALWAYS KEEP THE FAITH and BE OF GREAT COURAGE and STRENGTH IN THE LORD.

ALWAYS STAY TRUE TO THE LORD OUR GOD.

ALWAYS BOLDLY DECLARE THE TRUTH OF GOD and BOLDLY PROCLAIM THE GOSPEL.

ALWAYS BE FAITHFUL, TRUE and OBEDIENT TO THE LORD GOD ALMIGHTY.

ALWAYS FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT OF FAITH!

Also remember, It may take some time to get closer to where you want to be . . but you’ll get there . . in GOD'S PERFECT TIMING. I promise you'll get there if you TRULY and FULLY Surrender to CHRIST!

Keep going.

Make TODAY . . the FIRST DAY of your NEW story..

Of the rest of your life.

Make it great. Make it worth it. Make The Lord our God Proud.

Smile. You got this.

Love Always and God Bless Y'all,

Pastor Stephanie XoXoxoxoxo

Abiding In God's Grace Ministries

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