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John Ch. 1

“In the beginning The Word already existed.”

The Word = Jesus

God created everything through Him. The Word gave life to everything that was created.

His light brought light to everyone. Light that shines in the darkness.

“From His abundance we have all received one gracious blessing after another.” John 1:16

The Word became human and was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. Those who believe in Him, the word, the chosen will be reborn with a birth that comes from God alone. They will receive the blessed feeling of unfailing love and will be rewarded with abundance and grace like no other.

(John 1: 29-34) Jesus is proclaimed by John the Baptist that Jesus is the Lamb of God. The Chosen One to truly deliver us from our sins. “I didn’t know He was the the one, but when God sent me to baptize with water, He told me “the one on whom you seen The Spirit descend and the rest is the one who will baptize with Holy Spirit.

Jesus then gathers His disciples and explains to them the miracles they are about the witness.

Self Control

2 Timothy 1:7

“For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity but of power, love and self discipline.”

When I think of self control. I imagine fight against impulses, such as buying something you don’t need or eating more than your stomach can withstand. I also think of controlling behavior’s and emotions such as the urge to be rude and cruel to another person when they’ve done you wrong. The war in doing what is right and beneficial and doing the opposite.

During the new year I feel like we all think of self-control a little more than other times. We want to push ourselves to be better versions of ourselves this year than the years prior. We want to go on a diet, read more, do more exercises, be better at finishing that thing that you’ve put off for the past few months. We look to ourselves more in these times, how we manage our time and our energy and how we can use what we do and what we have to improve upon those things.

I never really considered self-control a biblical matter but in Galatians chapter 5 verses 22-23 it mentions self-control as a fruit of the Spirit. Each of the fruits of the Spirit are essential in our Christian walk (the others listed are love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, and gentleness) it’s important in our journey to gain self-control and discipline ourselves in order to grow closer with God and fight off any evil force that may present itself to us.

1 Corinthians 9:24-27

“Don’t you realize that in a race everyone runs but only one gets the prize? So run to win. I discipline my body like an athlete, training to do what it should. Otherwise, I fear that after preaching to others I myself my get disqualified.”

Self control helps us avoid things that are bad for our mental, physical and spiritual wellbeing and health. We all have our own ‘poison’ in our lives that make make our circumstances different. We do not have control over certain circumstances in our lives but we do have control over how we respond to those circumstances. By excising self-control we allow ourselves the opportunity to grow in the Spirit and defend ourselves from our desires and sins.

Proverbs 25:28

“A person who lacks self-control is like a city with broken down walls.”

There are times in life where you have to say no in order to grow. You have to deny yourself your desires and steer yourself in the right direction. You have to build up boundaries or walls in your life to block out the fruitless desires of your human heart. Ever since the Fall of Man we have all had different sins that try to fight their ways into our lives. We have to build a better life for ourselves and call on God and the Holy Spirit to guide us on a better path to justice and righteousness. We cannot fulfill the lives we desire without the help of the Spirit.

I feel like the Holy Spirit gets put on the backburner when it comes to the Holy Trinity but He is just as much of an essential component in our spiritual lives as God and Jesus are. He is there to guide us on the path we are destined to be apart of. The live we crave beyond death and even before.

Not only are there evil desires to renounce altogether, but good desires to keep in check and indulge only in appropriate ways.

Christian self-control is multifaceted. It involves both “control over one’s behavior and the impulses and emotions beneath it” (Philip Towner, Letters to Timothy and Titus, 252). It includes our minds and our emotions — not just our outward actions, but our internal state.

“True self-control is not about bringing ourselves under our own control but bringing ourselves under the power of Christ.” We cannot gain this without Him.

So while you think about your New Year’s resolution today and with the weeks to come, try to think about the things that are holding you back from the life God desires for you.

with love,

c.p

Made to Know God

Jeremiah 9:23-24  

“This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise boast of their wisdom or the strong boast of their strength or the rich boast of their riches, but let the one who boasts boast about this: that they have the understanding to know me, that I am the Lord, who exercises kindness, justice and righteousness on earth, for in these I delight,” declares the Lord.”

There is a difference in knowing God, believing in God and knowing that you can have a real, life-giving relationship with God. You are not only made by God but you are also created to know God through a personal relationship with Jesus, His son. When I was a little girl, I was inspired by the love of Christ. I wanted to be like Jesus when I grew up. I wanted to be someone who gave people wonderful advice in mysterious ways. I wanted to be someone that people came to in their time of need. I wanted to be a guiding light for those who need it but most importantly, I wanted to show the world that unconditional love was possible.

There has never been a moment in your life that you have not been loved by the Lord. Jesus loves the broken, the sick, the suffering. He is closest to those who need Him and find refuge in Him. More importantly, He is closest to those who love Him. Jesus is a Savior and He is there to save us in our times of worry and doubt. Nothing will ever separate you from the love of Christ. Our unbelief cannot. Our bad decisions cannot. Our pride and self-sufficiency cannot. You will never escape His love for you.

Romans 8:38

“And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love.”

In Christ we discover that we are radically loved without condition, completely forgiven, made to live forever and never too far gone.

Jesus, help me remember that I am created to have a friendship with you. Help me define myself as being radically loved by you as I seek you with my whole heart. Take my life and make me who you created me to be.

amen,

c.p

Highlights from James 2 & 3

James 2

“Doesn’t your discrimination show that your judgements are guided by evil motives?”

Loving your neighbor as yourself is just as an important commandment as not murdering someone. It’s important to come to a situation with an open heart. Show grace and mercy to one another.

“There will be no mercy to those who have not shown mercy to each other.”

“Faith by itself isn’t enough, unless it has produced good deeds.”

I will show my faith with my good deeds. You must do more than just believe in God. You must go out and show the world who being loved by God has transformed you to be. What it’s meant to be loved my God. You must be good and just in the world. Just as He has been to do.

James 3

“But a tiny spark can set a great forest fire.”

When it comes to controlling thy tongue it’s important to note that the tongue is a flame of fire, it is a whole world of wickedness. Just as you cant draw fresh water from a salty spring you can also not draw goodness from a troubled mouth. You can’t curse something then praise the Lord with the same mouth. Be slow to speak and quick to listen.

“If you are bitterly jealous and there is selfish ambition in your heart do not cover it up by boasting and lying.”

Be true to God and yourself. Selfishness and jealousy do not come from God. Disorder and evil come from corrupt ambition.

“But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace-loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others.”

Wisdom from above is full of mercy and good deeds. It’s always sincere and without favoritism.

“Those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace and reap a harvest of righteousness.”

The Power of Thanksgiving

The Power of Thanksgiving

“It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to the Most High.” Psalm 92:1

Working in the medical field, I see how a grateful attitude can really change the outcome of a patients life. You hear it all the time, those who having fighting spirits and live life with gratitude have better outcomes.

Dr. P. Doraiswamy of Duke University says “If [thankfulness] were a drug, it would be the world’s best-selling product with a health maintenance indication for every major organ system.”

Studies on gratitude have shown measurable effects on everything from neurotransmitters (serotonin, norepinephrine), social bonding hormones (oxytocin), cognitive and pleasure related neurotransmitters (dopamine), to inflammatory and immune systems stress hormones (cortisol), cardiac and EEG rhythms, blood pressure, and blood sugar, according to Doraiswamy. Other medical studies have indicated a thankful attitude reduces stress and boosts immunity. 

So, being thankful is actually good for your health, who knew? In this season of Thanksgiving and even as we lead into the Christmas season, it’s important to reflect on this past year’s thanksgivings. Not only the good, the connections we’ve made, the laughs we shared but also the bad.

“Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

In this passage Paul encouraged all believers to in the church of Thesslonica to be continually grateful for who God is and all that He has done. How is that possible for someone like Paul? Who has been in prisoned on multiple occasions while writing his letter to continue to show gratitude, mercy and understanding? The first pet of this passage reminds us to be thankful not of all circumstances but IN all circumstances. He reminds us to always be joyful despite the challenges we may face and to never stop praying no matter where we may end up or what situation we may find ourselves in.

For every one bad thing that happens, there’s still at least four other things in life to be grateful for and instead of focusing on the negative and allowing it to consume us we have the power to overcome any obstacles with optimism, hope and light given to us by the Spirit. It’s because of Gods amazing grace we always have something to be joyful about.

“I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine making request for you all with joy.” Philippians 1 :3-4 (NKJV)

Paul wrote this letter to the Philippians while he was under house arrest chained to a guard with scars on his back and body torn. Instead of focusing on his chains and allowing the situation to consume his every thought he gives us an example of what to do in hard seasons. Instead of stewing in self pity he turns outward to Christ and others.

It’s easy to get caught up in the negativity that the world brings. It’s in our human nature to let it be all consuming at times but Paul shows us a different nature, a new nature that all followers of Jesus have access through the Spirit of God in us. 

Instead of focusing on the negative, Paul went out of his way to thank the Philippians. And even more astonishing, he told them he constantly prayed for them. So, in the middle of a terrible time, Paul prayed and thanked the Lord for their love and faithfulness, for their generosity, for sharing in the gospel with him. It’s important to acknowledge friends that walk with us in our journey and the impact that have on the greater outcome as Paul did to the Philippians.

The attitude of Thanksgiving does wonders for not only your health but for your soul.

Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.” Psalm 107:1 (NKJV)

In Luke, there is a story where Jesus heals ten lepers but only one comes back to show gratitude and thankfulness. The other lepers were considered whole in body but ill in spirit.

As God’s people, we have everything with which to be thankful. It is good to reflect on what you have. Every good gift is from God. God has blessed you with life, access to a personal relationship with Him, daily provision, gifts and talents, work, family, friends, the family of God, and a hope of Heaven with Him for eternity. 

The more we learn about God, the more we should praise and glorify Him. Our gratitude to Him for all of His goodness is one of the most beautiful ways to offer praise and thanksgiving to Him.

Happy thanksgiving from my family to yours! I hope you have a safe and wonderful holiday!

Wonderfully Made

Did you know that according to scientist the odds of you being born are about one in four hundred trillion or more? A miracle means something is so unlikely it is pretty much impossible. By that definition, you are a miracle.

Discovering the life you have been created for begins with believing you have been made by God and for God. You have been wonderfully made by the One who breathed you into existence. The psalmists said it best when they said “You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body and knit me together in my mother’s womb. Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous—how well I know it. You watched me as I was being formed in utter seclusion, as I was woven together in the dark of the womb. You saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed.” (Psalm 139: 13-16)

There is nothing you can do to add or take away from your worth. You have been made with dignity, love, purpose, wonder and awe. When the world tells you that you are defined by your appearance, struggles or accomplishments remember that it’s okay to hide in God, the source of your true value and remember that your true identity cannot be shaken.

I often times have to remind myself that my identity lies in the ourpose that God has given me. It doesn’t lie in the hands of those who choose to judge me for my actions or inactions. I am the daughter of a loving and forgiving God who will always accept my flaws and griefs; Who knows me fully and better than anyone. In knowing that, I am reminded of my beginnings and my endings.

with love,

c.p

Highlights from James 1

“When troubles of any kind come your way, consider it a great opportunity for joy.”

Not “if” but “when”. God knows we will face trials and tribulation and with his word he will give us everything we need to fight these battles.

“… Do not waver, for a person with divided loyalty is as unsettled as a wave of the sea.”

As hard as it might be, you must have faith in God and God alone. You must be loyal to Him. Do not let your fear override your faith in Him.

“God blesses those who endure testing and temptation.”

Temptation does not come from God. He is never tempted to do wrong. When your faith is tested your endurance strengthens. God will gift you with the good and the perfect. We are God’s most prized possession and He reminds us of this throughout history. In Him, we are cared for.

“… You must be quick to listen and slow to speak and slow to get angry. “

Take time to hear what God is telling you. Do not be tempted by anger and aggression. Our human anger does not produce God’s righteousness. We must always humbly accept God’s word as it has the power to save our souls in times of temptation and weakness.

“Don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says.”

According to God, the perfect law will set you free. It’s important to apply the word to daily life. To not only read it but meditate on it and let it reside in your soul. God will bless you for doing so.

“If you claim religious but don’t control your tongue, you are fooling yourself…”

Always be kind and courteous when it comes to your words. The tongue is the key to life and death, it can lead you astray. It important to season yourself with comforting words of grace and patience. Be kind to others, in word and in deed.

Forgiveness

Ah, forgiveness. Probably one of the hardest things in life to master. To forgive means to release someone of debt; of feelings of grief or negativity. It’s hard for me to forgive wholeheartedly at times. It’s easy for me to say “I forgive you” or “I forgive them” but not really, truly meaning it. My trust in them may lessen or I’ll be more caution in trusting someone again if they have done me wrong before and if someone does something wrong to the person I care about? Count me out, grudge for life. Sometimes bitterness tastes so good and I don’t quite understand why.

7 times 7

When thinking of forgiveness I always think of the parable of the unforgiving debtor, or servant depending on which bible version you have. The parable begins with Peter asking a simple question to Jesus, “Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times?” “No, not seven times,” Jesus replied, “but seventy times seven!”

Matthew 18: 23-35:

“Therefore, the Kingdom of Heaven can be compared to a king who decided to bring his accounts up to date with servants who had borrowed money from him. 24 In the process, one of his debtors was brought in who owed him millions of dollars. 25 He couldn’t pay, so his master ordered that he be sold—along with his wife, his children, and everything he owned—to pay the debt.

26 “But the man fell down before his master and begged him, ‘Please, be patient with me, and I will pay it all.’ 27 Then his master was filled with pity for him, and he released him and forgave his debt.

28 “But when the man left the king, he went to a fellow servant who owed him a few thousand dollars. He grabbed him by the throat and demanded instant payment.

29 “His fellow servant fell down before him and begged for a little more time. ‘Be patient with me, and I will pay it,’ he pleaded. 30 But his creditor wouldn’t wait. He had the man arrested and put in prison until the debt could be paid in full.

31 “When some of the other servants saw this, they were very upset. They went to the king and told him everything that had happened. 32 Then the king called in the man he had forgiven and said, ‘You evil servant! I forgave you that tremendous debt because you pleaded with me. 33 Shouldn’t you have mercy on your fellow servant, just as I had mercy on you?’ 34 Then the angry king sent the man to prison to be tortured until he had paid his entire debt.

35 “That’s what my heavenly Father will do to you if you refuse to forgive your brothers and sisters from your heart.”

Do I want to live a life as a prisoner and be tortured forever? Absolutely not. Will that happen because I decide to hold on to bitterness, anger and negative energy? It certainly will. I discovered something about forgiveness recently that has changed my whole perspective on the matter. When you refuse to forgive someone, whether it is a little thing or a big thing, you are allowing that person to hold a certain power over you. Not forgiving someone is hurting yourself far more than it is hurting the other person. You are sacrificing your peace of mind when you allow others to make you feel bitter and cruel and uneasy. You are giving yourself a life of torture and imprisonment whether that is your intention or not. “An entire sea of water cannot sink a ship unless it gets inside the ship. Similarly the entire negativity of the world cannot put you down unless you let it get inside you.”

Hold God above all else, this will allow you the power to forgive unconditionally. Seven times. Seven times seven times. Seven times seventy-seven times, no matter how many times we fall down God and Jesus are there to pick us back up again. To show us mercy and forgive us, we have to offer the same love and kindness to others. In order to truly allow ourselves peace of mind, we must forgive others. Peace within ourselves often times have to come from a place of grace and understanding.

Colossians 3:13

“Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.”

We are reminded throughout the bible the sacrifice that God made for us to relieve us of our sins. God forgives us as many times as we need in order to have a clean heart and a clear mind. With confession and absolution, He cleanses us from all wickedness and sins we have committed to one another; including the grudges we hold. He grants us love, peace, and understanding. He is faithful in this always and this is how we should be to our brothers a sisters. By opening up to God about our sins and our feelings, it allows us to release them and be made clean.

Prayer of David: Psalm 86: 1-16

Bend down, O Lord, and hear my prayer;
    answer me, for I need your help.
2 Protect me, for I am devoted to you.
    Save me, for I serve you and trust you.
    You are my God.
3 Be merciful to me, O Lord,
    for I am calling on you constantly.
4 Give me happiness, O Lord,
    for I give myself to you.
5 O Lord, you are so good, so ready to forgive,
    so full of unfailing love for all who ask for your help.
6 Listen closely to my prayer, O Lord;
    hear my urgent cry.
7 I will call to you whenever I’m in trouble,
    and you will answer me.

8 No pagan god is like you, O Lord.
    None can do what you do!
9 All the nations you made
    will come and bow before you, Lord;
    they will praise your holy name.
10 For you are great and perform wonderful deeds.
    You alone are God.

11 Teach me your ways, O Lord,
    that I may live according to your truth!
Grant me purity of heart,
    so that I may honor you.
12 With all my heart I will praise you, O Lord my God.
    I will give glory to your name forever,
13 for your love for me is very great.
    You have rescued me from the depths of death.[a]

14 O God, insolent people rise up against me;
    a violent gang is trying to kill me.
    You mean nothing to them.
15 But you, O Lord,
    are a God of compassion and mercy,
slow to get angry
    and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness.
16 Look down and have mercy on me.
    Give your strength to your servant;
    save me, the son of your servant.

As I mentioned before, not forgiving others makes you feel pent-up with anger, resentment and negativity and when you feel that way it doesn’t allow you to have an open, loving heart. When you are so consumed with unforgiving emotions it doesn’t leave much room for God and the overflowing love he has to offer. He has given you the gift of love, mercy and grace so that you may also show others and show the world what it means to be loved unconditionally and relentlessly. God always forgives us and we should show the world what that means to us.

with love,

c.p

Purpose: Making something beautiful out of the ugly.

I like to believe that just like me, a lot of us think that purpose is a one-time thing. We think that purpose is a major life event or small moments when we are given credit for the gifts we’ve been given. Truth is, a life of purpose is far more a journey than it is a moment.

Have you ever heard of spiritual gifts? Gifts given by the Holy Spirit? It’s kind of an intimidating thought to be honest. Their is a whole list and what the mean and how they can sometimes overlap. It’d s whole thing and I’ll post a link so that some of you can watch the video on it that will explain everything a lot better than I ever could. But as far as these spiritual gifts or talents go, they can often times be linked to our purpose in life and the life that God has intended for us. It’s mentioned in Timothy 1 and 2:

 1 Timothy 4:14

“Do not neglect the spiritual gift you received through the prophecy spoken over you when the elders of the church laid their hands on you.”

2 Timothy 1:6

“This is why I remind you to fan into flames the spiritual gift God gave you when I laid my hands on you.”

I feel like some peoples gifts are obvious and loud. Take music for example, I have a couple of musically talented friends that use their gifts to bring people together. I’ve heard a lot of musicians say that music is one of the things that helped them get thorough some of the toughest moments in life. Their purpose isn’t about one day on the calendar, it’s lived throughout their lives to make a positives impact on people. I feel like I am one of those people who are positively impacted by music. It can be uplifting, comforting even healing. Music isn’t specifically on the list but there are gifts such as healing, leading and teaching and I love to believe that these people have touched on several of those in their lifetime.

Spiritual Gifts Explained

For such a time as this?

Gifts and talents aside, one biblical story that comes to mind when I think of purpose is Esther. She lived out her purpose over time; she started out as a young Jewish girl captive under the Persian emperor and then throughout time found herself in the position of Queen (by God’s grace). That seemed like a big deal until the day came that her true purpose really shown, a Persian leader wanted to eradicate the Jews. Her Jewish uncle reminded her that she, “came into her royal position for such a time as this…”. With her gentle spirit and grace she was able to convince the king not to kill the Jewish people.

Esther 4:14

“If you keep quiet at a time like this, deliverance and relief for the Jews will arise from some other place, but you and your relatives will die. Who knows if perhaps you were made queen for just such a time as this?”

Her purpose was lived out through her lifetime. Just as musicians, teachers, preachers and anyone else who moves radically in the name of Christ to make a difference in the world and make positive impacts on those around them. Just like your life and my life can be. Jesus tells us first to seek the Kingdom of God. When we desire to love God, love people and use our talents and gifts that He gave us to do that then we get to experience a life of true purpose!

Your life’s purpose is between you and God. It doesn’t matter how many followers you have or if someone else is better than you at it or what you think other people expect from you… It is always about God and what God has placed within you that will help him bring Heaven to Earth.

 Matthew 6: 31-34

“So don’t worry about these things, saying, ‘What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?’ These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today.”

with love,

c.p

Depression

It won’t stop the sunrise.

Depression sucks and it doesn’t pick favorites. Depression is natural. It comes from a place of deep sadness and grief and can be caused by a lot of things in our daily human lives. The loss of a loved one, the loss of a friends, a break up, a tragic event, a life change we weren’t expecting… So many things and so many triggers and it has been felt all over the world for thousands of years.

Psalm 34: 4-10

I prayed to the Lord, and he answered me.
    He freed me from all my fears.
 Those who look to him for help will be radiant with joy;
    no shadow of shame will darken their faces.
 In my desperation I prayed, and the Lord listened;
    he saved me from all my troubles.
 For the angel of the Lord is a guard;
    he surrounds and defends all who fear him.

 Taste and see that the Lord is good.
    Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him!
Fear the Lord, you his godly people,
    for those who fear him will have all they need.
Even strong young lions sometimes go hungry,
    but those who trust in the Lord will lack no good thing.

Depression is often difficult for us to know how to handle because we feel like we need to handle it on our own. What I feel like it is important for us to understand is that when depression sneaks it’s way into our lives we are not broken or outside of God’s love. He is right there with us to help us carry our sorrows and if you surround yourself with the right people, they too with be right there with you to help carry your emotions. In Psalm 34, in Him we can pray and be answered. We can be freed from fear. We can seek help and find joy. In desperation we can pray and be heard, We can always take refuge in Him.

There is another time in scripture that we can see God’s people face this emotion. David, he was a hero and a man after God’s own heart, expresses to God that he feels lost, forgotten, empty and that even his bones ache within him. You see Job (poor poor Job) who seems like he has it all and is often times considered a righteous man ends up finding himself in a place where he wonders if there is a rhyme of reason to the pain that he feels. And of course, in the infamous, shortest verse of the bible, we even see Jesus himself weep and is moved in his spirit.

John 11:35

“Jesus Wept.”

There is so much power in that small verse. If you are unfamiliar with the story, Jesus is called to go to the home of his friend Lazarus. By the time Jesus gets their his friend has been dead for four days. The bible says that Jesus looks around at his mourning family and is moved in his spirit and begins to cry hard. The powerful phenomenon happens just a few verses later when Jesus raises His friend from the dead. This is powerful because Jesus himself knew that He was going to raise Lazarus from the dead but He still decided to take a moment and weep with his friends and those around Him. We believe in this moment that God was being intentional. He was reminding us that even though He is all knowing, He knowns that we are not. As a loving God, He steps into our pain and chooses to experience what we experience.

If you find yourself in a moment or season of depression, God is near, He is with you, and He is the great comforter.

Matthew 11:28

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”

“…Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.” We can always go to God in times of need. When our burdens are heavy. When we are weary and can no longer carry these things alone, we can walk with God and Christ and be revived. We can also go to our family and loved ones for support and understanding but we must also go to Him in prayer and seek refuge in Him alone and those who believe will find favor in Him.

I want to remind you again that Jesus weeps with us and wants to take away our sorrows. It’s okay to embrace the sadness on the hard days but don’t let the darkness consume you. There is light and there will always be another day. Another sunrise to look forward to.

with love,

c.p