Keep Calm, It's My 47th Birthday

I  woke up this morning feeling extremely blessed. I was thankful for  another year of life and a chance to be better and  do better in the year ahead. When I  reflect on the past year and a half, I can clearly see that despite the pitfalls and snares the enemy threw at me, God's Hand always prevailed and He brought me every step of the way. I realized that I feel lighter and have a ton of peace and joy. While I definitely have reason to be angry and even bitter, there is absolutely no reason to allow the  negativity a place in my blessed life. 

I know that I am still in the midst of a valley experience but as the  minister said in a sermon a couple weeks ago, the experience is to prepare me for the blessings that God has in store for me. I need to be ready so that I don't destroy the blessings. The  season is long and it often is painful but my faith has to be strong and it has to be enough to sustain me.  Don't be confused, I have wavered and questioned God on many occasions but I must confess. every single time, I have a brief faith crisis, He has shown up and shown out. Sometimes, I didn't even know I needed His Sovereign protection or guidance.

As I look to the  future, I look with hope and faith. My dreams and goals are huge. My capacity to love is great. My heart is grateful for every trial and tribulation, every smile, every tear, and accomplishment and even every setback.  Life experience is priceless. You are sum of every experience.  I know I am loved and I know my worth. I am flawed but I remain unapologetically me. To the year ahead, I say, "Bring it! God and I got this!"  Raising  my wine glass, I say, "Happy Birthday to me-a fabulous woman, living life to the fullest, no regrets! " Just as my earthly daddy would tell me to do, if he were still here. Cheers to a fantastic 48!

In Diva Love,

Pam