I’m so thankful to have made it past such a tough week spiritually and physically. I’m convinced that when you pray and ask God to change you, he does. And sometimes the process doesn’t feel good but gosh is it so necessary for our development and purpose. Can I just say that this week was plain hard! I felt the Lord pruning and molding me in unimaginable ways. Shaving off those unwanted things that want to cling to me so tightly, one by one. It hurt. (If you’ve ever been there you know what I’m talking about) Some days i didn’t understand why I needed to go through this little season, to be honest I was so uncomfortable. But as always in the midst of it all it made sense. The Lord disciplines, teaches, and changes those he loves. I become more confident and aware of his immense love for me daily, more so in the storms. Even when I don’t understand, I trust that he knows what’s best for my life. I rest assured in the storms of life that he’ll make the sun shine bright after it’s over and that I’ll be a better person because of them. I’ve learned not to resist change. I’ve learned to trust. I’ve learned that while I’m in His will I’m safe no matter what happens. And everything that takes place in my life whether good or bad has a purpose. So I welcome the storms in life with open arms. I know this may go against popular believe. We grow up so conditioned to resist change, to run from hardships, to cringe at the thought of experiencing discomfort in life. I know I did. 
But when we get saved, everything changes. Pressure, discomfort, and change becomes necessary to our walk. Don’t believe that following God is all peaches. While it is the greatest thing in life, it’s no easy task. You will for certain stumble across trials of many kinds. But I promise you they are all worth it. Like gold isn’t gold in its most perfect form unless it’s refined through fire, same applies to us as believers – we cannot be the beautiful resilient women for the Kingdom unless we go through the process of being refined ourselves. So if you’re currently in the midst of a raging storm I want to encourage you to keep going. Don’t allow fear to cripple you. Remind yourself that there is purpose in this season. God hasn’t left you. Understand that he needs you to go through some things so your faith can grow and your character may develop. I’m reminded of Jeremiah 41:10 “Do not fear for I am with you, do not be dismayed for I am your God, I will help you & I will strengthen you….” Press into that promise and take it literal. He is for you sister. He’s got you. Don’t let your circumstances make you feel or believe otherwise. You keep walking by faith! You’ll be so glad you did. Storms dont last forever anyway. 

I love ya’ll. & I’m praying so hard for you!