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10/23/2024

This one is for the fixers.

The women who automatically want to rush in make everything and everyone better.

The women who take responsibility for others’ actions and feelings.

The women who, without thinking, have this urge to clean up everyone else’s messes.

I know you’re running on fumes at this point. I know you replay scenarios over and over again and I know how hard you are on yourself when you can’t wave a magic wand and make everything better.

I know you feel like a failure because you couldn’t save them.

I know you’re exhausted and you’re hurt because even though you are giving your all, it doesn’t feel like enough.

I know you have been conditioned to believe that being a good person means you have to be a helper, a constant giver and a life-saver to all, but can I be brutally honest for a moment?

You aren’t water.

You aren’t oxygen.

You aren’t Jesus.

It’s impossible for any single person to be what everyone needs in every situation all the time. You are going to let people down. You are going to disappoint. You are going to lack from time to time. You’re going to lack energy. You’re going to lack time. And sometimes you’re going to lack the wisdom.

You are going to have to understand that life happens. Sometimes things just suck and the best you can do is hold an umbrella over their head when a storm rushes in overhead from out of nowhere. There no such thing as saying the perfect thing, or doing the perfect thing. Clouds linger sometimes and the rain falls and all we can do is be there for each other and hold each other tight. Their storm is not your fault.

And you’re also going to have to understand that sometimes people create their own storms and chaos and you can’t always stop them. You can love them unconditionally, but dear one, if they’re going to change, it’s going to be because they decide they want it. If they’re going to heal, it’s going to be because they decide they want it. You can lead them to love, but you can’t make them drink. Again, their storm is not your fault.

There is nothing more beautiful in life than walking together, helping each other through the rough patches and sticking close when bad weather rises. There are few things as life-giving as serving each other. But you do have to rest too. You do have to take breaks and you do have to step away sometimes, and just…let them, especially if their tornado is tearing you up.

It doesn’t mean you’re a bad person. It doesn’t mean you’re lacking as a human. It means you are simply human—an imperfect being with needs, wants and a life of their own to live. A soul of their own to keep pure and a heart of their own to protect.

Do what you can.

Always.

Love with everything within you.

But set down some of the bags you’re carrying and give yourself a break before you break.

You’re not responsible for everything and everyone. Some stuff has to be on them.

Love,
Amy

10/18/2024

Find these and more at 2400 REO Rd. today first come first serve. There's always something new at the store! The Okemos store is open Monday and Thursday one to five. New hours as of November 1 will be noon to four Monday and Thursday

10/15/2024

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10/11/2024

I will bless the Lord at all times. His praise shall continually be in my mouth. I saw the Lord, and He heard me, and delivered me from all my fears. They looked onto Him, and were lightened, and their faces were not ashamed… Psalms 34: 1,4,5.
The first step of praying is praise… Thank Him for everything, yes, even when thing seems so overwhelming. Search until you find something to be thankful for❣️
That is His divine order of approach!  Establish a line of communication between Him and yourself. Then cry about what is troubling you.
Then you will find Him doing his part and deliverance will be sure. Keep looking to Him to lessen your burden and you will be glad you did.
He will lift any shame and distress! First get right with Him, and then you will be righted. 🙏😊❤️🙌🏻

10/09/2024

This is very important for the NATION to come together on this very important matter. Message for more information.

10/09/2024

Blessed to be a blessing at the Woman's Shelter! The kiddos loved their new kitchen with food and cooking items and doll house with dolls.
I love spending time there a couple days a month teaching chapel and occasional children chapel❣️

10/09/2024

Knowing God is for you will change your whole perspective on life. You’ll stop thinking of God as someone who’s looking down from heaven, ready to yell “Gotcha!” anytime you mess up. But we don’t … Continue reading If God Is for You, Who Can Be against You?