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It’s going to hurt until you heal …

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  Have you ever been in a dark place yet somehow God still used you to be a light for others? Every time I mention this line to others it’s mixed signals; some are confused as to how the two can be and others believe they know exactly the feelings that lie with what I ask. But have you ever been in a dark place? I mean so dark that even the smallest amount of light can’t creep inside. So dark that any ounce of sunlight doesn’t feel normal. It Takes Everything You’ve Got to Get Out of a Dark Place! For weeks I have been comfortable in a dark place YET still found time to be a light for others. Celebrating others, making time for others, attending events, traveling, being of service, being a listening ear for others, consoling others, sending gifts, loving others, speaking life into others, making others smile and so much more. YET, here in this dark place, I was still being a light for others. In this dark place where you feel helpless. Where days blend into each other and time ...

... it's hard not to give up

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  "Sometimes it's hard not to give up on finding true love." - Unknown  Finding love isn't always easy. Some days it feels like a mission impossible and then many days it feels like "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me!" Looking for love is like finding eggs for under $3 in this economy and even then you begin to question the quality of the eggs. Are they expired? What's wrong with them? Am I being punked? The list goes on and on. It's all an adventure! You get to go out on dates, experience new venues, learn new things, meet new people, and possibly maybe the love in which you seek. But the downside of it too is that sometimes you experience horrible dates, and questionable venues, learn things you wish you didn't, and meet people you sometimes wish you didn't! As we get older the journey absolutely becomes more frustrating than fun and the focus isn't about really having a good time but whether or not we're finding...