“For a long time, I was everything I could. Today, I’m everything I want!”
I am not a celebrity, a TV star or a singer. Neither a famous writer, the winner of a noble prize, a well-known speaker, or anything close to that. I am just a child of God. A simple traveler of life; the woman you see at church; the woman who wants to help as much as she can. I am a hopeful believer, I am pro-life and pro-eternal life. I am just a woman who answered a call from heaven to do God’s will and be a light in the darkness to those surrounding me.
For awhile I've been wondering what do I still have that I cannot ever lose. The difficulties have taken much away. I get that. But there’s one thing my troubles cannot touch. I am a child of God! He draws me closer to him through all of the struggles, closer than I had been in any period of my life. Even though I grew up with Catholic teachings and had been growing in my faith, the perspective I now have on life is invaluable. I am so thankful for so many things every day, and I see God’s beauty, love, and purpose everywhere. I just had to remember that struggles were not going to last forever and surrender my life and my will to God.
He is at work in each of us, whether we know it or not. Every day God test us through what we call problems. If you see your troubles as nothing more than isolated disturbances and pains, you’ll grow bitter, full of resentment, and angry. Yet, if you see your troubles as tests used by God for his glory and your personal growth, then even the smallest of incidents takes on meaning.
We all have a spiritual life, whether you decide to live it or not. Working and increasing my spirituality helped me adopt a way of life that led to serenity, joy, and gratitude, while it brought me closer to my Higher Power whom I decide to call God. Him and the freedom and spiritual growth resulting from my personal experiences, have transformed my life from one full of restlessness, irritability, and loneliness, to one of peace, love, serenity, and kindness. No one said the road would be easy or painless. All I had to do was to remember that when my faith is tested, my resilience has a chance to grow.
Holy Grace is intended to be a space to reflect, a space for personal and spiritual growth, and a way to give thanks to God for all He has done for me. If you are seeking peace, gratitude, and serenity in life, I hope this site contributes to that state.
Peace, Love & Service,
Laura W
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