10 Things Forgiveness Is Not | The Mars Hill Blog

I thought this was a very good message about forgiveness!

10 Things Forgiveness Is Not | The Mars Hill Blog

God is good and perfect...

that is all I have been able to think for over a week as I have seen God unfold so many blessings in my life this past week. His timing has been perfect. I saw a double rainbow last week and that day I was reminded that God made promises long ago that He has kept. As I was driving in awe of the most perfect rainbow I had ever seen I asked God if He has promises for me of things He was working out. He said yes! That day I got 2 phone calls that encouraged me further to believe that God is indeed living and active in my life. And one week later I am still basking in His glory as the provider and guider.


I was working a job, and while I was thankful for it, it was not an ideal situation for me or my family. I was not sure what to do. For the the first 1.5-2 weeks I was struggling and complaining and dealing with feeling not respected, frustrated, and taken advantage of...then I settled down and realized God was providing for us and that I just had to make an effort to relax and work things out the best I could for the time being. So many people out there do not have a job and want one desperately and I was not choosing a thankful attitude. So I turned myself around, with God's help of course, and as soon as I did God opened up the door to a job that I am going to love and enjoy and it is only 5 minutes from my house!

I have also been wanting to get more involved in my community and be of service to those I live among. This past week I was appointed as an Ombudsman for the United States Navy! When I had my other job I was not going to be able to serve because there would just not be enough time in the day. Then God opened the door wide and within two days not only did I have a new job but I was also an Ombudsman! I have been in training every night from 5-10 this week learning about the program and how to be of service to the families in my husband's command. I am so excited for this opportunity! While the task is daunting I look forward to what is to come!


God is surely good and I am so thankful for his ever watchful presence in my life. If we can settle down and trust Him; our lives, while still difficult at times, become a lot less heavy. So often we tend to fight for the control only God has and end up frustrated and unhappy. We as Christians have to learn to let go and let God...this has been my life lesson the past few months...