New Beginnings ~ The Being Miranda K Segment

This year is coming to a close, and although I've never been a "resolution" person, I do however make changes to my life on a yearly basis. I always make sure my communication lines are open concerning God. My prayer life is constant and I keep it as real as I can with Him. I noticed that if that's a thing for me, I go through less troubles. I have lost a lot and gained as well this year. Losing a loved one is never a forgotten thing, but it does get easier. I lost my husband the day after Thanksgiving in 2022, and I lost my father the day after Christmas in 1998. Holidays for me never felt like what they felt like to other people. After my daddy passed, I felt a big void in my life. Living life and working two jobs, I never got the time I wanted to spend with him. It made me feel very guilty that I didn't get to see him because of working. I felt I left him down and that I was a bad daughter. Over time I learned that God heals a broken heart. It became easier for me to not blame myself for not being there. I know God makes a lot of things easy for me. As my heavenly father, I never want to let Him down either, but if I mess up, I know I can go to Him and I will be forgiven. Scripture says if I confess my sins He is faithful and just to forgive them and cleanse me from ALL unrighteousness, not some but all.

1 John 1:9 

"If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."

Who wouldn't serve a God like that? No other god can do what God the Father can. I learn that on a daily basis. After I lost my husband, a lot of shocking things happened and I know who helped me through it all. God was there for me. He let me know again, it wasn't anything I could have done differently. I miss seeing my husbands smile and him acting silly to make me laugh, I miss how he made sure my life was easy as his wife. Little things like carrying the groceries, house repair, the car, and let's not forget the bugs. Oh that's a big deal for me. Yuck!!! God surrounded me with men , men who loved and love me and who look out for me. I have 3 sons, and I now know why. God knew I would turn out to be a very feminine girly girl that would need that extra protection, love and care. God loved my father and husband more so He took them to be with Him. I'm ok with that. Yes I miss them both terribly, but I find peace in that I know they are with Him. Only God can provide the peace I feel when I remember them. Yes I cried, and sometimes I still cry. I found out it was ok to cry, and grieve, because I am human and operate as an emotional being. I found my tears are turning into tears of joy over time and I am happy that they no longer have to be on this planet in this mess called life. I hope that I have shed some light for someone on the loss of loved ones and holidays. Yes it will hurt for a while, but it will hurt less when the focus turns to the Lord and the peace only He can give.

Philippians 4:7

 "And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

God's word will never fail, it will always be the same now and forever more. As always before I end my post, I would like to extend the invitation for salvation. If you don't know the Lord as your personal savior and you want that peace only He can give. Then I want you to repeat this prayer after me.

Lord Jesus, I repent of my sins and surrender my life to You. I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. That he died on the cross for my sins and rose again on the third day for my Victory, I believe that in my heart and make confession with my mouth, that Jesus is my Lord and Savior.

If you recited this prayer, then you are saved according to Romans Chapter 10 verses 9 and 10. If you don't have a church, please search for a good bible teaching, truth speaking church. Pray and God will send you to the right church, He will answer you. I am so proud of you and I would like to welcome you to the family. The angels are rejoicing in heaven for you.

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