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April Reflections

April has been bittersweet. But I think what has really broken my heart is the realisation that, some individuals who come through your life only want to take instead of give. God has blessed me with wonderful relationships, and I'm not familiar with individuals who only communicate to receive. And unfortunately I can't cut ties. I would appreciate if they'd check upon me instead of always viewing my statuses in silence. I'd appreciate if they'd share a thought regarding something on my statuses instead of being silent spectators. My dear friends have been hurt by those who who claimed to be friends and I hurt on their behalf. When did humans become so evil? May I always choose to do right for the next person.


God has placed me around sincere, loving, kind and God-fearing individuals whom I've just met. I think, instead of focusing on the care I'm giving and not receiving in return, I'll pour into these relationships. I'm someone who is cautious with my heart, because I love deeply and so the easiest option has been to play it safe. But I've realised, how precious love is; and even when not reciprocated, it does the receiver well. 

This month, through the grace of God, I'd like to serve God faithfully - be faithful in the work I do and do it in love, joy, peace, kindness, humility and self-control.

I'd like to faithfully serve my husband and our home.


I'd like to extend love to those closest and far to me. I'd like to continually check on others and choose to love on them.

I'd like to consistently walk. I didn't walk much in April. We were moving into our lovely home and a lot went into that. I'm also navigating the area we're living in - a guy approached me on one of my walks and hubby resorted to be my walking partner. The only downside is that, I prefer morning walks and my dear husband sprained his ankle.

I'd also like to spend more time in God's Word. I would like to get back to memorizing Scripture and I want to teach the kids I work with Scripture because it's
 a life-changing tool. I really want to sit in the feet of Jesus.

Amidst the turmoil, I'm grateful that God remains faithful. I am living so many answered prayers and I really want to bask in God's goodness.



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