i know in order for us to grow we must be tested and when we are God's children he prepares us before we are tested. a few weeks ago, noah came and stayed with me for 3 weeks and it made me happier than i have been in a very long time.
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sometimes we are greatly blessed just before we are pressed against the wall so that our faith can lean on the strength that comes from past blessings. i know this because i've been against the wall before.
my older boys, chris and enoch always encourage me to press on and to hold on to God's Grace.
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