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My Motivation

This smile, the giggle that went with it, this is why I couldn't give up in 2013. When almost everything was taken from me, when my husband was forced to leave us (due to his choices), I was tempted to give in to my depression, fear and shame.

I couldn't though.  I had this sweet and innocent child depending on me. I was all she had as a parent.  God used her to keep my head above water. I might have been about to go under, but God used my role as Mom to help me.

Having her reminded me that it would be foolish to run from Abba. So, during my horrific struggles I chose to run to God. That made all the difference! I was able to do what needed to be done, Snowflake and I survived and now, almost 5 years later we are still a family of 2 (& 2 cats) but we have a plethora of blessings. We have assurance that God is near to us.

Joy comes when we don't give up. It comes when we find the one thing to keep us going and we clung to it.  Let God give us that motivation. Look for His guidance in your daily steps and celebrate the victories large and small.

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