Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise.

~ Hebrews 10:23

The above verse was in my email box this a.m. from K-love radio station.  Everyday I recieve from them what they call their 'encouraging word' for the day.

Today, I am 35 yrs old.  I know. Practically over the hill right??   Funny thing is that I don't feel that old, so what's up with that? Did the hospital make a mistake on my birth certificate or what?? LOL

I have never been one to dread my birthdays.  I figure having them beats the alternative. :-)

But this particular one, I have not looked forward to because of all that I have been going through in my life...getting another year old just made me feel like there would be nothing good in my future.

Receiving that verse this morning, however, just encouraged me to remember all the promises God has made me. The bible says that He knows the plans He has for us...plans to give us a future and hope...plans to prosper and not to harm! (Jer 29:11)

I may be 35 years old.  I may be divorced. I may be the single mom of four children, but when God looks at me He doesn't see any of that. What HE sees is the hope of my future.

Though many may look at me and see only my failures, God looks deeper and sees the woman I am meant to be.

I am so thankful to be His. He is my hope and my future, as well as my present help in this time of rebuilding in my life! I will hold tight to Him and His word, knowing that no matter what chaos surrounds me, I will find peace in the midst of my storm when I look to Him!