Sisterfriends,

Disappointments can be devastating! Believing the best about someone; expecting a promotion you’ve poured your blood, sweat, and tears into; taking the final step into the life you’ve dreamed of. Experiencing the exact opposite can easily justify giving up and feeling hopeless. I can only write from experience. Wondering what’s next can cause high levels of stress and anxiety. One thing I’m grateful for is the spiritual teachings I receive from my Pastors which encourage me to read, study, believe and meditate on the word of God. It has rooted me.

I recently experienced an eviction. Along with that, shame, frustration, and confusion. Just when I thought/believed FINALLY! THAT life, THAT GOODLIFE promised to me! it was coming to fruition. Sharing this I know it will be up for judgment and that’s ok because it’s also up for encouragement. It’s up to take the power out of shame, the power out of doubt and confusion, the power out of hopelessness. I’m rooted in Gods promise of living in a peaceful neighborhood, in safe housing and quiet resting places. Is 32:18 is a great reminder amongst several more promises of its kind. When those feelings of hopelessness encouraged me to give in, I couldn’t, I knew coming from a life minus God and of my own plans, He’s all I have. I knew giving in to hopelessness would solidify temporary circumstances. In this moment of transition, it’s been seeds of hope in God’s promises that keep going, keeps me sharing and encouraging you. I know someone out there is going through far worse than me and I hope this reaches them.