God's thoughts toward us do not inclued failure.

Popa is always telling me that we never fail with God, we just get to take the test again. The consequences are costlier each time we journey through old familiar territory. Who of us would be so committed to the process of success in another? Jeremiah 29:11 reminds us that HE, the faithful one of Israel, has a hope and future for us. I trust that the grace of God will abound in each of us allowing us to make the grade of being formed into HIS image. Families are usually the training ground for life, often the burial ground for relationship, and sadly the area in which we refuse to enter into Christ-likeness. I have learned, the key word here is learned, we are incapable of making others do right. Free-will was given by God who is the author of all truth. A very wise woman once told me that there are always three sides to any story....my side, the other person's side and God's side which is the only side that is honestly accurate. May I encourage each of you to pursue God's vantage point when you find yourself in a strained relationship.
I am missing the sunshine, as I live in Oregon and am encountering rain again today. God is God and HE is good even on rainy summer days in Oregon so I will look for my destiny in HIM today, maybe I will encounter some of you along the way. Wouldn't that be fun? I have heard that my lovely little granddaughter, Violet, has discovered the word of the day on her other grandmother's internet browser and is busy using her new vocabulary....yesterday's word was huggermugger....it means secret! I am never too old to learn and thus I will find a huggermugger to share with Violet today! Violet is her blogger name as her mother wants to protect her identity...Violet is her name because she loves the Incredibles....Violet is her name because I can follow suit. Have a blessed day!!!!!!