What I Learned Recently Changed My Perspective and I Pray It Changes Yours Too.

 Good evening everyone,

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     I hope you are all doing well! I am doing well, we just finished the school year and I am on Summer break. After a busy school year with a lot of changes, I welcome a much-needed break. I wanted to hop on here quickly to share something that has really helped me to see things in a different light. I love how the Lord will cause us to stumble across something that will make us think and reconsider our mindset. He has a way of doing that and leading us to walk closer to Him in these instances. Before we begin, I hope you have your cup of coffee or tea with you. I am drinking a cup of Lady Grey tea with a slice of lemon. Without further ado, let's begin!

Yesterday, I stumbled across an interview with an IDF soldier and what he said really impacted me. Someone asked him what does he do when he goes into Gaza and has feelings of sadness or anger. His reply was that he takes those negative feelings and uses them as motivation. I have not forgotten those words and I could not help but begin to pray asking God, how much more do we need to do this in our daily walk with You? I began to ponder this thought and I thought to myself, "You know Lord, I need to do better in this area." Life can throw some curve balls, but it's our reactions that speak volumes. The Lord says in His word that we will have trials and tribulations, but we are never alone. He is with us through the valleys in life, the mountaintop experiences and even in the dark places in life when we cannot see Him or feel Him close by. 

   He says in His word that He will never leave us nor forsake us, He is with us always. God is not a person that He should lie, His word is faithful and true. So, the next time you are faced with a situation and you are experiencing negative feelings, take those feelings and use them to propel you forward. This is why we walk by faith and not by sight. Feelings are fickle and will deceive you, but the word of God will guide you in the right direction and keep you moving forward. May the Lord bless you and keep you. Shabbat Shalom!