“Those of us who are strong and able in the faith need to step in and lend a hand to those who falter, and not just do what is most convenient for us. Strength is for service, not status. Each one of us needs to look after the good of the people around us, asking ourselves, “How can I help?”  ~Romans 15:1-2 (The Message)

As many say, I too can say that I am at a point in my life where I’m “going through”.  My family and I are experiencing a very tough time and facing some huge obstacles that are crushing us right now.  However, I’m writing tonight not to express my feelings on my troubles, but to share the focus that God has placed in my heart.  It has nothing to do with me right now.  In fact, as the song goes that my husband so loves, it’s not about me.  God continues to remind me that my storm is not about me at all, so I’m refocusing my attention.

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