Encouragement Today
Today’s encouragement is a gentle reminder that just because it may be raining outside does not mean there is not a blessing to be found.
Stop and listen. What do you hear?
When we take that simple moment to just stop and listen it is amazing the blessings that can be found in the simplicity of the silence.
This morning I woke up to the sound of rain hitting my window pane and at first I thought yuk, another rainy day until I realized no, this does not have to be a bad thing. Rain can be a good thing.
Blessings can come out of the rain. Do you need to be inspired by a song? Check out this song and maybe this will encourage you through your raindrops too, Laura Story “Blessings”.
My first blessing was hearing the birds sing their beautiful songs while I was in the stillness of my quiet home. I would not have heard them in the hustle and bustle of my busy day. That blessing would have been drowned out.
My second blessing that came with the rain was knowing I would not have to harbor any regret in getting some outside chores done today. I am free of that chore thanks to the rain.
My friend, your challenge today is to stop and be still. Listen to the silence and be blessed by what you hear.
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Published by Heidi Benson
I am a wife, mom, and daughter. I served in the United States Army, went to college, received a Batchelor's Degree in Criminology, homeschooled my daughter every year from start to finish, and now I am currently a daycare teacher's aide (soon to be a two-year-old teacher coming this fall).
I married my husband when he was in the United States Army so I have the unique knowledge of what it is like to be on both sides of a Military uniform.
While we were stationed in Germany, my daughter, who is 24 years old now, was born and I made the difficult decision to put my career on hold to be her mom.
The past 20 years have been wrought with many struggles but as a result of those struggles, this blog was created.
As the years passed and the struggle kept coming, I would say, "I'm not sure why we have to go through all of this, but if we have to then it is my desire to allow my story to serve as a means of encouragement to others so all this pain isn't for nothing."
The years passed and the struggles did not. However, I feel now is the time God wants me to share these stories of hardships with the hopes they provide encouragement to you if you are struggling in the same way. It is my prayer they will serve as a healing opportunity for you.
I want you to know you are not alone. There are others who know where you are and what you are feeling.
Cling to the hope this won't last forever and that God is standing beside you while He holds you up and dries your tears. He is showing you the way, you just need to follow Him.
Big Hugs, Heidi
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