“And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.”1 Peter 5:10 (NLT)
Counting My Blessing
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.” Proverbs 3:5-6 (NLT)
“Against All Odds”
The paths my life has taken me the last several years have definitely not been that paths I would have chosen or what I expected. Life has been full of hardships, pain, curveballs, setbacks, and heartbreak. Life has also taken us down a path of success and Jacob has had many moments full of accomplishments and he was able to do it against all odds. As a mom, I couldn’t be more proud or have planned Jacob’s path right now out any better than God has. I’ve learned to not panic when the odds stack up against him because God always shows up and shows us what he is capable of when we trust Him.
What Does the Future Hold
What does the future hold for me as a mom? As I wrap up my 25th year teaching, I’m wrapping it up writing a book with my son! We just did our first podcast! It was super scary but also, so much fun. We want to encourage others who are going through life changing seasons, to walk through these moments with a heart of hope. Sometimes it’s a slow process, but God sends His bursts of blessings and scatters them throughout the years of waiting and suffering.
Susan Browder
https://youtu.be/QRgoOH-wgMU My Hope by Hillsong
Additional readings:
by Sharon Cox
