Isaiah 26:3 says “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whosemind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee”. I’ve heard this text a million times before but it wasn’t until recent that I truly understood what it meant. Over the past few weeks people have been coming up to me, especially at church and saying how I’m glowing and wondering why am I so happy. Some have even suggested that maybe it’s because of a man or some exciting, new love in my life. Someone even asked a friend of mine if I had my body done because I’ve gained weight and in all the right places(wink wink) lol. But let me just testify for a minute. God is so good and has been so good to me. Just the other day I was looking through some pictures and I found a picture of myself on my 28th Birthday. I was 7 months postpartum and was severely depressed. I didn’t realize how skinny I was until I saw that picture. It gave me chills looking at it. But it also brought tears to me eyes, tears of joy. I looked at that picture and see how far I’ve come not only physically but spiritually, mentally and emotionally. Once I made the decision to truly put my faith and trust in God, to obey him and let him lead the way, he started transforming me in ways I couldn’t even imagine. Doors began opening that I thought were closed forever, mountains were starting to move, atmospheric shifts began happening. When I think about Jesus and all that he’s done for me, my soul cries hallelujah! And listen, it doesn’t mean that things don’t go wrong. Just the other day I had a huge let down and I was so hurt and disappointed. I cried, like really sobbed and I was just saying to God, I’m so tired of this situation. When will it be over? When will it end? And after I cried and threw a mini tantrum, I felt better. Not because the situation got better but because I placed it in God’s hand. I was able to smile and rejoice even in the midst of that hard time because I know who holds tomorrow and I know who holds my hand. Many of us go to spas or gyms or wherever we think we will find peace, but when you keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, he will give you perfect peace. The kind of peace that only he can give you. You will have peace even in the midst of the storm. The storm will be raging and you will be able to sleep peacefully through it. So to those that’s wondering why I’m so happy is because God is the center of my universe. This glow and joy didn’t come easy. It took me a long time to get here but I made it nonetheless. And this happiness is from within. It’s because God is within me so I cannot and will not fail. He is the keeper of my soul. No man didn’t give it to me, I didn’t win the lottery, not even my son who gives me unspeakable joy daily, is the reason for this glow that you may see emanating and radiating from me. Life isn’t easy by any means, but I’m telling you once you put God First and seek after his kingdom, you will be able to deal with and withstand anything. If he cares about the sparrows much less you and I. Trust him and ask him to order your steps. The winds and the waves obey his will, so why not let him give you peace! Storms will come, but with Jesus in the vessel of your life, you will be able to smile at the storm! Happy Monday and Be Blessed ❤️