Looking back to see God's faithfulness

This confession comes from the reflection of the verse - In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. —1 Thessalonians 5:18

As I read the reflection I wrote based on 1 Thessalonians 5:18, I am once again encouraged to see the challenges in my life differently. It's not easy to walk through hard times, but I realize that for myself, God wants me to look back and remember how He's been faithful to me in the past and because of His faithfulness then, I can trust that He will bring me through my current struggle.

As I approach Mother's Day, which is one of the hardest days of the year for me, I can say that I am grateful for all that God has done in my life over the past 14 years since my daughter and I have been separated. While it has been a painful 14 years, there have also been some precious moments, both with God and with my daughter, that cause me to be very grateful. I know that God has been taking special care of my daughter and I know He's been taking special care of me.

God has been a constant source of love and care for me, and knowing that has helped me to endure and to find my way to thankfulness. I don't know if Mother's Day is hard for you, but I want you to know that there is a God who sees you and cares about your heartache. And, if you'll let Him, He will comfort you and do amazing things in your life that you never thought you could experience. And, He'll dull the pain while you walk through life, so that you can function and find some happiness. God has been faithful to meet me in my longing, especially on the days when I'm missing my daughter and it feels hard to even breathe. God has been there through all of it and I know He will walk with me now and in the future. My hope is that this weekend, you will find God there and let Him in to comfort, to heal and to bless your heart!

Much love and hugs,

Loretta Fralin-Rapp