Feeling Encouraged

I have definitely felt encouraged lately. Yes things are still hard and I still don't have a job, but I feel like my outlook on life and the different situations has changed - for the better.

I was more than super excited about "springing ahead". Yes, I agree that loosing an hour of sleep isn't fun, but we'll make up for it a few months when we get an extra hour. PLUS the extra sunlight is amazing! And I think God had a little something extra up His sleeve when it was so cold, rainy, dreary these last few weeks then as we spring ahead, the sun comes out and the temps start to rise - for more than just a single day! I consider that a blessing! Things are new in the Spring and I love that!

Another huge blessing I've felt recently has been the relationships that have been so dear to me. Lots has been happening, but the phrase we keep using is "The Lord is good - all the time!" And He is. In the midst of hard things, we are still reminded that He is good and that He loves us by the way He blesses us.

It still amazes me that in the midst of a hard season, there is ALWAYS the ability to see the blessings in your life and in the lives around you AND the ability to encourage those around you. I fee like that's been the case in several of my relationships lately where 2 or more parties are struggling and the encouragement goes both ways. I really feel that it's the love of the Lord and from the Lord that makes it possible to love, encourage, and bless another. Here's what Hebrews 10:24-25 says about it:

"And let us consider how we may spur one another on towards love and

good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together as some are in the habit

of doing, but encourage each other and all the more as you see the Day

approaching!"

The Lord is good - all the time. He is faithful, He has a plan, a hope and a future for us. His love never fails. The Lord is good - all the time.