The Lord gives and the Lord takes away. This is true. But this is also true...The Lord takes away and He gives anew! Throughout the Bible we see the Lord take away. He took people from places. He took things from people. But He also gives anew. Isaiah 66:9 “In the same way I will not cause pain without allowing something new to be born, says the Lord.” If you are in a “take away” place, keep a lookout! Keep close to God. He is bringing something new. I have seen this play out

It’s so easy to see someone else’s blind spot. And sometimes when I do, my immediate reaction is grace and compassion. But sometimes, it’s not. Sometimes it’s condemnation. It’s with a critical spirit. And then I’m reminded of my blind spot. If you find yourself recognizing someone else’s blind spot and that condemning spirit rises up in you, the best thing to do is this… Before you start having that internal dialogue with yourself where you criticize their choices, their mot