So, I left off last year, leaving 08' exactly where it was (in the past)!
I am so thankful for my alone with the Lord during the month of December. It gave me an opportunity hear from him more clearly than I've ever had before. I mean talk about being in a desolate place...I was in the middle of the winter without my family (everyone went to Michigan to visit my grandmother who was having hip surgery and to spend Christmas with her), without cable, no heat (heater went out), no leave to go out of town, and no money (I had some fraudulent activity on my account, so it my account was frozen and I had to wait on a new check card). **Geez the time I thought I would have the best vacation, I had nothing to be excited about! LOL** But, God knew I needed this time. If I would have had all of those things I wouldn't have been focused at all! I was able to really look at things for what they were and realize that my dead season was over and it was time to walk into a new one. It was time for me, Tamar, to come out of desolation and come back to my palace! (I know you may not understand this, but please read 2 Samuel 13 and you get my point!)
After making some of the best decisions of my life, here I am today! Still standing, breathing, and experiencing God's love. Thank you Lord!
So far this year, I have found a new church home in February! Yes, I am an official Temple of Praise Praiser! I love my church, Bishop and ToP family. My daughter and I joined the dance ministry and danced for Easter in March. You don't understand how important it is to be rooted in the right house of God. That was one of my struggles last year and I really felt the Lord was sending me somewhere else soon, so I was prepared. And I am thankful that I have been planted where I am!
I have a new man in my life. (Oh, please don't think I'm desperate for one, but the Lord has blessed me with a Man of God who loves me and loves him MORE! Praise him!) I've learned so much from him and thankful for our relationship. He's my friend & spiritual partner. (Believe me or not, but in January after I made some serious decisions after hearing the voice of God, the Lord directed me to write a letter to my husband-to-be and I obeyed. I still have it and will only be able to give it to my husband-to-be the night before the wedding, so check back later to hear part II of this testimony. ;) ) And I know the Lord would have NEVER sent him until I was seriously serious about leaving what I was holding on for SO long behind. And I've been given a second chance and now I'm back in school FULL FORCE! I'm doing great and right now...I'm maintaining my 3.33 grade point average! I pray for strength...EVERYDAY...believe me lol!
So, so far this year has been going well. Of course, there are still trials and tribulations that have occurred between and even during these things, but I'm learning how to praise him in advance! Life isn't going to be perfect, but it will be better when you receive Jesus Christ as the leader of your life.-It deeply saddens me that I almost lost that mindset and faith in God last year due to my storm.- Most times,we want to be in the driver's seat at all times, but I'm urging everyone to pull over, get over and let him take the wheel! It's less stress when you let his blessings manifest!
I'll try not to post 6 - 7 months later, but it's just been busy trying to maintain! Remember..God is Good, All the Time!
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