My sister moved away years ago with her husband; however, my mom and 2 brothers still lived here. Then, a year ago, my mom moved away.

I just realized I am free. 2024 is a new season for me. Normally, when the clock strikes midnight on New Year, I don’t feel a change. It’s just one year into the next, same problems same worries, same, same, same. But, when the clock struck midnight and ended 2023 and glided into 2024 I felt a shift. It was a light shift but I felt a change. I am now learning what the shift was.

This is the season the Lord is showing me his love. I know the Lord loves me, and he takes care of me and he fights for me however, now I am feeling the love of Christ. He is wooing me in a way a father loves a child. He is giving me what I missed as a child. 

I am learning the peace of God. I am learning to rest in his love and in his peace. I am beginning to walk with him in the cool of the day. I get up and get into his presence. Sometimes I worship, and sometimes he quiets me and speaks to me. 

My husband is gone for a couple of weeks, my daughter is at school and then at work. This is giving me a lot of time with the Lord. Ideas are flowing to me easily. He is directing my finances. Every penny has a purpose.

For years, the atmosphere was loud and noisy. I didn’t know it was loud when I was in the fight. Constantly praying and warring. Some days were difficult and some were very difficult. It was very difficult for me to accomplish things. My days were very challenging. Not that they were chanting against me; but the negative words they have spoken about me for years, are what was in the atmosphere. 

But, now that my mother and sister are far away, I feel God’s peace and love. Yes, all the problems are still there. My issues are still there; however, he is soothing my issues away with his love and peace which surpasses all understanding. He is making my crooked path straight. I am currently coasting in his love and learning to rest in his peace. 

Where would I be, if not for his grace?