The Thanksgiving holiday might be passed but during this season it is very easy to lose our thankful spirit. Especially with what is going us around us.

It was a rough couple of weeks. It seemed like everything that could go wrong went wrong and nothing seemed to be moving in the right direction. However, I have come to realize that when a seed is planted, it may look like the seed is dead however, there is still life in it. It just takes time, and this 'time' can be seen as a waiting period. Some call it, "a process". Yes "a process" can be painful but it can be also rewarding.

Women who have experienced domestic violence or abuse are at significantly higher risk of experiencing a range of mental health conditions, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, substance abuse and thoughts of suicide. The effects of abuse can be devastating and long lasting. Many people never recover from it. But! I have good news! Anyone who has been abused can fully recover when they seek and surrender their life to Jesus. God can heal you from the pain of abuse. Only His word can heal and change you. Therefore by the grace of God, go!!

Even in the dark times, even when death may be near, God’s mercy brings us light and guides our feet on the path to peace.