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A Letter to My Future Self:<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

12\/15\/2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The grand finale of this chapter is on the horizon, but this isn\u2019t the end, yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just hold on a little while longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ve invested so much. And in loyalty, you\u2019ve stayed committed. You kept going, even when it was hard. You looked for the good, even when it hurt. And you\u2019re learning to give yourself grace in the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can always find reasons to smile. That\u2019s a gift. Although you\u2019ve come so far and sacrificed so much, you\u2019re grateful to your past self for her endurance in getting to where you are now. You owe that level of faith to your future self to get to where you\u2019re destined to go. Your past and future self depend on the decisions you make today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The long-awaited promise of better days ahead will<\/em> come to pass. Keep moving forward with hopeful perseverance. What you\u2019ve worked so hard for will someday soon arrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be obedient in keeping your eyes fixed on what\u2019s above. The light at the end of the tunnel has gotten much brighter this year for a reason. There\u2019s so much more to the story than what you can see right now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

God has brought you this far, sustained you in His strength and gifted you a beautiful, purposeful and joyful hope for the future. Keep on believing that better days are ahead. You\u2019re almost there. And you have a widespread village, both near and far, silently rooting for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This commitment has become such a big part of your life for a reason. There\u2019s purpose in that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, stay focused, and committed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And grateful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t lose who you\u2019ve worked so hard to become in this process. Persevere, with resiliency and grace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Focus on what\u2019s promised to come and be appreciative of what\u2019s here right now. The long-awaited dream you hope for will be greater than you can imagine, holding quadruple the blessing for your stewardship in this journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll make it out, someday. That day just isn\u2019t today. But rest assured, it will come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Press on, in faith, knowing that although your journey hasn\u2019t been what you thought it would be, and it\u2019s hard right now, you can always rest peacefully in your Father\u2019s arms. The promises you\u2019re hoping for are far greater than what you could ever ask, think or imagine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He is with you. Keep going. \u2661<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAnd whatever you do, in word or deed,<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus,<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

giving thanks to God the Father through Him.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colossians 3:17<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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~Sunday Service 2025~<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emergence: <\/strong>(noun)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

the process of coming into view or becoming exposed after being concealed<\/em>; the process of coming into being, or of becoming important or prominent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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