Laura's Life

I will admit that I am an emotional woman. Sometimes I can be sensitive and get my feelings hurt easily. This does not make me a delicate flower and certain situations do trigger my thoughts etc. I form an opinion and sometimes just have to process through that. Sometimes, I have found myself thinking I didn't want to be sensitive, but that is like saying I don't want to be like God made me. While there is always room to grow, it is a choice in how I respond to things that happen. I can choose how I respond to what people do or don't do. In some things I can grow and not be so sensitive. I can be more confident in who I am and not so "soft" Being emotional can naturally have its downside. One can be hurt by things that people do or don't do. Some things naturally may have nothing to do with me but it may be taken personal and thus cause silent grief. In these moments, it is important to remember that God is in control and whether you feel it or not, He sees...

First and Foremost there is a movie that has recently been released and may be in a theater near you called OVER COMER Go see it!! It is amazing, very inspirational and encouraging. It shows how we should continue persevering despite our circumstances no matter what we face. Whatever might be one's circumstance, I promise you that everyone has something that needs to be "overcome" Whether its health, finance, family issues IT is all important and ALL valuable!! While the issues that need to be overcome might be discussed or not, THEY are all important and God cares about each one. Please hear me when I say, I am not Preaching to you all in any fashion! If you all know me off screen at all, I am sure you know some or at least one of my struggles that needs to be overcome. It is hard to do it sometimes more than other times and truly I say to you brothers and sisters, it is my opinion that you and I cannot do it on our own!! We are weak helpless human beings that de...

Disclaimer this was written several weeks ago prior to a "First" for me and I was struggling. What "Firsts" come to your mind? The first time you got a car? The first time at a job?, How about the birth of your first child? Or your first time buying a home? While these are joyous occasions and should be celebrated, there some "firsts" that are not so positive. The first time you get fired, loss of a friend or family member, or what about the first holiday without a loved one? Ouch this one is tough. My family's first reunion without my Granny has caused me some anxiety and leaving some raw emotions under the surface. When a loss occurs you naturally are left with a hole that over time reduces.. It is natural and healthy to miss the deceased but don't let your world screech to a stop and be done. Keep living, following your Lord and loving those around you. If you have the assurance that your loved one is in heaven, that alone can encourage ...

Change comes and goes in our life just like that. It is a normal part of life.. the question is how will you handle it? God calls us to love our brothers and sisters and to build each other up and support them in all that they do. Sometimes a change happens and it affects a large group people. As we all deal with the change differently it is crucial to bond together and get the change together. When we are weak individually and together we are prime targets for the enemy to strike!! We are targets for him to attempt to cause disunity. Are we going to lower ourselves to let someone who hates us so to bring downfall to ourselves? Why not look to the glorious Master and His glorious Heavens for His guidance and wisdom!! Why not love, support, work together and glorify Him?? Go forth and bless Him!! In your actions...

Do you ever have moments of uncertainty? whatever we face How do you deal with it? Do you seek God's direction? Ask for His wisdom? Worry about your situation? Are you anxious about your situation? Do you pray? God is there whether you feel Him or not.. It is hard to deal with a difficult situation whatever it might be, and God can sometimes feel far off but He is not. When we are in transition or whatever the case might be He is there with you!! He knows what will happen.. It is normal to be silently struggling with a situation, and one might think they are alone, that there is no one else struggling with what they are. If you are that person right now know that you are not alone! God is there and believe me there are others in similar shoes. Studies have been done where one cannot NOT communicate. Human interaction is needed most of the time.. WHY? because we need each other!! We were put on this earth to be His hands and feet minister to others!! Take the time to love, pray...

If you are a friend on social media you might know that in the last month or two there has been a lot happening in my world. Dear Granny joining Her Savior, graduation with an AA,transportation issues, up and down, up and down. Obviously I am not the only one who has these or similar issues but it can be exhausting!! I know it is normal to think that we are the only ones that suffer but I assure you we are not. We tend maybe to just pull in to our world and maybe have a pity party anytime something is added to our list or "this is what is wrong in my life.." list. It is truly how you and God react and act on this that is important. Don't wither but bloom where you planted and God will bless you. Talk with God about your issues and He will guide you. He will comfort and guide you in discerning what you should do. In His service, Laura

So this weekend has been a whirlwind, and I may have been a little teary eyed as things have died down and I'm alone again. I was very honored and blessed to have friends and family at my graduation ceremony and party. I was given a gorgeous bible from my church and I am truly blessed to have been supported by so many on social media. Thank you for all your kind words and love. Now that I have an Associate degree people have asked what's next.. I need a BREAK for sure, but eventually will work toward a Bachelor's. I know I will be praying for God's direction. It has been a long journey and I'm proud of myself and thankful to God for finally getting here. I am honored to have heard from so many people that I haven't seen or people that are close or will be far away. One way that I know I am definitely blessed is knowing many people. Thank you all!! Signing off, Laura P.S This is a short post, not sure what else to write so more next week.