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Over There, Shall I See My Reward!

Life is going to have trials and tribulations, good and bad, ups and downs, as well as likes and dislikes. Is it easy to walk away when a loved one's addiction is not improving as you would like? Is it really easy to disown a parent, child, or sibling because they are hanging out with the wrong crowd? You ask yourself those questions and you also are the one who has to live with the consequences.

God said he did not promise us that life would be easy, but He did promise He would be with us always – even to the ends of time! “And then teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you; and be sure of this—that I am with you always, even to the end of the world.”
(Matthew 28:20)

Me, my Son and his family with my parents. He received a promotion 
that moved him far away. It is God's blessing for 
him to improve his life and family's life! Prayer has made that happen!

Yes it is disheartening to see a loved one suffer, struggle, and even take a wrong turn on the path to destruction. Look at it this way, it's just a detour that will eventually lead them on the road to success! The success I'm talking about is freedom from drugs, gangs, sexual impurity, a quarreling marriage, and even the parent who values work over their family. That in itself is a success worthy of celebration! Cherish the moments you have with those you hold dear to your heart; and never turn you back on them.
 
All of us reading this have struggled ourselves with something that is wrong and not pleasing in God's eyes (sin), so when you were going through the fire, ALWAYS remember someone was praying for you! God NEVER turns His back on us, even when we are deep in that valley! I love when God says:
 
“For I am the Lord, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed”. (Malachi 3:6 KJV)

Which means even in our mess, God's love for us is still just as strong as it is when we are on the righteous path! We too should be Christ-like and change not our hearts! Continue to love that person in the midst of their storms. No you are not powerful enough to change them, BUT YOUR PRAYER IS! NEVER cease praying when things get better either; because Satan, the adversary, steps in and WILL cause destruction. As scripture says:

“Be well balanced (temperate, sober of mind), be vigilant and cautious at all times; for that enemy of yours, the devil, roams around like a lion roaring [in fierce hunger], seeking someone to seize upon and devour”. (I Peter 5:8 AMP)

Being sober of mind, means you are at rest (peace of heart) at all times, because you are secure in who you are and whose you are; with ultimate Trust in God to deliver that loved one out of that deep pit of despair! So stay in prayer through trials and tribulations, good and bad, ups and downs, as well as likes and dislikes! Miracles happen every day, some are just not noticeable to the naked eye! It is our rightful duty as a true Christian; whereas, your reward will be in Heaven ~ which is your forever home!

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