Good Friday 2023 πŸ–€

But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed. We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all.

-Isaiah 53:5‭-‬6 NIV

Dear Father God,

Today, we remember the pain and suffering at Calvary and all that our savior Jesus Christ was willing to endure so we could be set free from our sins. He paid the price, such a great sacrifice, to offer us the gift of eternal life. Thank you for your son, our Lord, and savior.

In honor of Jesus’s crucifixion and sacrifice, may this world and social media go dark to honor his death.

May every knee bow.

Amen.

Conversations with Carter πŸ« 

Carter: Mom, am I ever going to get a stepfather? No rush or anything. I was just wondering…

Me: My dear son, unfortunately, guys aren’t as loyal as you are. They obviously don’t respect, appreciate, and value a loving, supportive, kind, devoted, God-fearing, and faithful woman. Someone who would truly appreciate a top-tier woman who would spoil, cook, submit, serve, and honor him. It is what it is.

So no, my sweet boy, you won’t be getting a step-father. Here son, enjoy your food.

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Thank you, Father God. πŸ™πŸΌ

In April 2020, I was 99 lbs, a borderline alcoholic and endlessly asking God to take back the life He had given me.

Plot Twist…

In April 2023, I am naturally 175 lbs, occasionally getting my drink on (haha) and endlessly thanking God, yet again, for saving the life He’s given me.

God’s Plan.

Stay strong.

Fight on.

🫢🏼 2016 x 2017 x 2023

Healing requires assessing all the damage done. I can’t ultimately blame anyone for my suffering but myself.

You see, during our walk of righteousness, we have what’s called FREE WILL. I freely and willingly allowed and settled for less than I deserved. I can’t blame God. I can’t even ultimately blame the other person. I can only ultimately blame ME.

With God’s grace and mercy, my healing is my responsibility. My burden to bear. My cross to carry.

Taking accountability. Standing on that. Onward.

Sue Ryder Grief Coach πŸ«‚

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