I love seeing God's timing. It's always perfect.
Had a conversation with an aunt and uncle today that was extremely helpful, very informative, and oh-so-timely. They've been right where I am in this moment, they understood what I was asking them even when I didn't have the words, and they answered so many questions that I didn't even dare to ask out loud. I am so thankful they were willing to be that open with me, and they'll probably never even know how much they helped me. In SO many ways.
Sometimes you don't even realize how much things in the past affect the present. And sometimes you do. When you do, you realize the potential those things have to affect your future. And when you realize THAT... it creates so many questions.
It's such a relief when someone who has walked the road you're walking comes alongside to tell you you're perfectly normal, encourages you that the steps you have taken were the right ones, and validates the steps you already were looking at in your future. And when they can give you hope and help from their own experiences, it's such a blessing.
It was so helpful to hear my uncle share thoughts from a man's perspective. It made me understand so much better. Made me think through some things in a different way. Made me realize I'm going to have to change a few things in my own life, both in my actions, and in my thoughts.
It was so encouraging to hear my aunt share thoughts from a woman's perspective. It made me realize I'm a normal woman after all. With normal woman needs. With normal woman desires. It made me think about marriage and parenting in a new way.
And they both reassured me that I'm not a horrible, wicked woman for wanting certain things in life.
People can give all the advice and help and encouragement they want, but when they haven't walked the road you're walking, it doesn't mean as much.
Thank you, Jesus, for sending them at just the right time, with just the right words. Thank you for making them willing to be completely transparent with a niece who felt overwhelmed by questions, and who didn't even know where to begin to find some answers. You're so good to me, God.
Had a conversation with an aunt and uncle today that was extremely helpful, very informative, and oh-so-timely. They've been right where I am in this moment, they understood what I was asking them even when I didn't have the words, and they answered so many questions that I didn't even dare to ask out loud. I am so thankful they were willing to be that open with me, and they'll probably never even know how much they helped me. In SO many ways.
Sometimes you don't even realize how much things in the past affect the present. And sometimes you do. When you do, you realize the potential those things have to affect your future. And when you realize THAT... it creates so many questions.
It's such a relief when someone who has walked the road you're walking comes alongside to tell you you're perfectly normal, encourages you that the steps you have taken were the right ones, and validates the steps you already were looking at in your future. And when they can give you hope and help from their own experiences, it's such a blessing.
It was so helpful to hear my uncle share thoughts from a man's perspective. It made me understand so much better. Made me think through some things in a different way. Made me realize I'm going to have to change a few things in my own life, both in my actions, and in my thoughts.
It was so encouraging to hear my aunt share thoughts from a woman's perspective. It made me realize I'm a normal woman after all. With normal woman needs. With normal woman desires. It made me think about marriage and parenting in a new way.
And they both reassured me that I'm not a horrible, wicked woman for wanting certain things in life.
People can give all the advice and help and encouragement they want, but when they haven't walked the road you're walking, it doesn't mean as much.
Thank you, Jesus, for sending them at just the right time, with just the right words. Thank you for making them willing to be completely transparent with a niece who felt overwhelmed by questions, and who didn't even know where to begin to find some answers. You're so good to me, God.
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