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April is a special month for me and today I have come full circle. You see, one year ago today, my life changed it’s course. I had no idea about the journey I was about to begin. I often refer to this day as “The day that changed my life”…

It all goes back to the choices we make in this life and I can only speak for myself, as there were choices made by others beyond my control that set  me on the path that brought me to this very moment.  I pause in  a moment of reflection of the surprises our God has bestowed on me.

I followed my heart one year ago today and gave gifts to those dear to me. As I have mentioned before that is my calling, to give of myself to others. Whether it be a simple gesture or a thought out gift, giving is what brings me fulfillment in this life.  What a grand feeling it is to make others happy! I have never understood people who don’t have that desire.

A year ago events transpired that made me realize that I am worthy of Love. It is hard to face a reality, that you have been accepting a life that is not in line with God’s priorities for you. That moment when your heart tells you that you have been tolerating a  way of life that is way less than you deserve. It is far too easy to fall into complacency and never expect more. To get used to being ignored, overlooked, to get used to being alone, even within a relationship.

A year ago, only by God’s grace I stepped on a path back towards God’s will for my life. It took great courage and the heaven sent Angels he placed on my path are the crutch I clung to at times. In moments when I didn’t know what to do, when fear overwhelmed me to a point of uncertainty. It was these beautiful souls who brought me a great comfort that went beyond the depths of my heart and poured into my soul.  As you can imagine, they gave me a taste of what it feels like to be loved sincerely, to be remembered and reminded me of my worth.

The beauty of it all is I can stand strong all on my own now, but I don’t want to. I could never imagine my life without these heaven sent people that the God of Surprises placed on my path years ago. He knew I would need them so desperately and he always provides, in ways we can never imagine or predict.  Words will never satisfy the thanksgiving and Love that I have in my heart for these souls.

Today, ponder about your life? If you are in a relationship is God first? Does your relationship bring you closer to Christ? To the men reading this, are you being the spiritual leader your wife needs, lovingly guiding, nurturing and building up your spouse in the ways of the Lord?

Wherever you are in this life, whatever you do in this life, do all things in love… Love never fails.