Grace is Sufficient - Making Decisions

Such an excellent post by my friend Kim at Grace is Sufficient Making decisions. I printed this nugget and will put it in my office to be a reminder. Yesterday was one of those valley days for me and if I had been pressed to make a decision it would not have been a good one. Sometimes we just need to ask for time and we need to pray. Prayer always helps to calm me and remind me I have a God that is greater than my pain and my bad day. He will work all things out for His glory!
Kim is also doing a book club on "Choose Joy" written by Sarah Frankl - a christian woman with chronic illnes and Mary Carvers. I have never done a book club before but after reading her posts I am getting the book.

Father you are amazing how you use others to give us your blessings. I want to lift Kim up to you today and ask to ease her burden and give her rest. She is such a precious friend to me and I appreciates that she uses some of her valuable time to reach out to others. Lord let this post this blog reach those who need you most in their daily struggles to stay afloat. I love you Lord. Amen.

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  1. KimJanuary 26, 2016 at 3:05 PM

    Thank you for your sweet prayer Lisamarie! I'm honored you'd pray for me. Enjoy that Maui sunset tonight!

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