May Brings Growth and Flowers

May was like any month busy but was full of promise. Promise of new hope and beginnings like budding flowers.


I have had this post swirling in my head for a long time. It always takes me a long time to interpret what has been going on in my life. I thank God for being different in that way.


I learned a couple lessons this month.

1. Some messages God sends are not just for others but also can be useful for yourself.
2. There is always something to be thankful for.
3. God made the good days, but also the bad days.
4. The fact that God knows everything and holds everything in His hands.
5. Everything is done in His time.

Let me explain more.

1. Some messages God sends are not just for others but also can be useful for yourself.
1. I had this situation with a friend that started awhile ago and it came to the peak in April. I just had enough. I was done getting played. Done expecting something and getting nothing. I was always so angry. I didn't really understand why. I thought it was just how she was and that I was getting upset over the little things. Or making things seem more than what they were. In all reality I was blinded by Satan. One April afternoon I receive this message from God telling me that I should rebuke Satan from my friend and attempt to tell her what Satan was doing with her other relationships. She didn't see it. Then God tells me that the relationship between this girl and I is not supposed to be broken, because we both have qualities that are important that the other needs in their life. He told me that I am a good encourager and she is a mighty prayer warrior. So in my blindness, thinking this was meant for just her, I dropped it. I knew where our relationship stood, that this message was never going to get told. But God always has other plans. He took the time to continue to persuade this message, by not letting Satan win this battle of tearing two friends apart. I met with my friend on May 16th, 2012, and I am proud to say we are still friends.
2. There is always something to be thankful for.
1. This shouldn't be a hard lesson, but sometimes it is. It's so hard to look for the good in things. I have always been more on the negative side. Jesus pretty much has changed my outlook on life and perspective on things/situations/people around me. It's hard especially when the world is such a frustrating place to live. Thankfully God holds new hope in every new day.
3. God made the good days, but also the bad days.
1. This was such a "light bulb" moment. He doesn't just make the good days, but also the bad ones. Interpretation can differ per person too. So what makes a truly bad day? I feel this one is hard to explain, because you have to live it. You have to take the time and let Him lead you to joy. I think I listened to a sermon or a speaker on a video or something that said the choice has to be daily. It's not the day that should make you happy or joyful, it's God. Coming to this realization, has made me so joyful, but how could it not? Even the classified "bad" days can just lead to good things later. Look towards Him, maybe in that moment He wants you to learn something. 
4. The fact that God knows everything and holds everything in His hands
1. He is the all-knowing and powerful Creator. The mere thought that He already knows what I am going to write before I write it. He knows everything and has a plan for every step we take. How amazing is that? Every situation I went through in May, He knew the outcome. I just can't explain how amazed and awed I feel at this moment. There are no real words to describe this feeling. It's like I want to explain it, but the words come out blank and I just stand there speechless. Have you ever been there? Just amazed by His glory? It is such an amazing feeling.
5. Everything is done in His time.
1. Its amazing to know that we have no control over what happens in the world. A good example of this, is that the time and day of the meeting I was supposed to have with my friend kept changing. She tried texting me a week before the actual meeting, but I never received any texts. Just proves to you that God had other plans for us. On the night when we met, my dog died, and I know in my heart that God had a reason for everything that happened that day. He knew that if things happened differently and if my friendship had ended, the loss of my dog, would have put me over the edge. God is a merciful God and he was able to mend a friendship and put that person in my life to help me with a difficult time.

May was such a good month. So much to learn and so much growth. Stepping in His footsteps and leaving Satan crying in the corner. God is so much bigger than what we give Him credit for. I love HIM so much!

I am so thankful for everything and blessed to be His child.