Relentless Hope

Hello, my faithful readers! Its has been a whirlwind of events these past few weeks in my life. I have had several amazing experiences as well as some challenges that has not been easy to face. In this blog, I will be as transparent as crystalline water concerning both. You see, just as a coin has two sides, we can have two sets of circumstances at the same time.

In this moment in time, I have my father with Parkinson’s Disease and my oldest son diagnosed with Schizophrenia that has been placed in a mental institution a few days ago. Coping with these two spectrums of diseases is not easy to do. Then, how do you do it?

First, where are you in reference to your state of being? If the answer is you are well, make sure you have a support system to maintain it. If the answer is you need help, stop everything. I mean now! Seek counsel for you for you to help your loved ones. You cannot do it alone!

It truly takes a village to provide support with all the dynamics that each situation entails. When you become vulnerable and transparent in your life in what you are confronted with, there is hope that will be provided for you. This will allow you to see things in a different perspective with renewed strength. Seek counsel, ask for assistance, and express your true emotions with someone you trust. Never forget that God is always there for you! Trust in His promises. This will produce in You a relentless hope!!!

“We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Thessalonian 1:3

Peace, Love, and Joy!

Sandra Ivette Miranda

Power of Forgiveness

Hello, loyal readers! Today, I want to speak about the power to forgive. Why talk about it? It will only bring up hurtful memories that you are trying to forget. If you don’t bring it up, it will be out of sight out of mind. Right? I can tell you without a shadow of a doubt, it will NOT!

It will eat you alive from the inside out. Please, don’t let it do that! It is that important to uncover your true feelings, be candid with yourself, and express your inner emotions. The toxicity of unforgiveness affects physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. “Forgiveness doesn’t excuse their behavior. Forgiveness prevents their behavior from destroying your heart.”

I am saying this not only to forgive others but to ask for forgiveness to those who you have hurt. You see, we have both good and bad in us. If we are sincere with ourselves, there has been times we have hurt other people with our words, actions, and attitudes. Are we willing to admit and be brave to ask for forgiveness? When you do, it will be liberating!

Letting go and permitting to be vulnerable is a sign of great strength. With it, you will receive an internal healing that will impact your whole being. You will have peace along with compassion for yourself and others. We are all human beings with many flaws and imperfections, it is a choice to give the gift of compassion. Let us start today!

“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” Ephesians 4:32

Peace, Love, Joy!

Sandra Ivette Miranda

God Said No…

I asked God to take away my habit. God said, No. 

It is not for me to take away, but for you to give it up.

I asked God to make my handicapped child whole. God said, No.

His spirit is whole, his body is only temporary.

I asked God to grant me patience. God said, No.

Patience is a byproduct of tribulations; it isn't granted, it is learned.

I asked God to give me happiness. God said, No.

I give you blessings; Happiness is up to you.

I asked God to spare me pain. God said, No.

Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares

and brings you closer to me.

I asked God to make my spirit grow. God said, No.

You must grow on your own, but I will prune you to make you fruitful.

I asked God for all things that I might enjoy life. God said, No.

I will give you life, so that you may enjoy all things.

I asked God to help me LOVE others, as much as He loves me.

God said... Ahhhh, finally you have the idea........