Blessings Through Muddy Terrain

I was reading a blog post this morning written by my Mama. It was very thought provoking! She wrote about Our Garden of Life and how Jesus needs to shine in every aspect of that Garden, no matter how “muddy” we become. While reading her blog, God revealed to me the muddy aspects of my life. Opening my eyes to see what this mud has given birth to in my life and all the lessons I have learned through the muddy terrain.

It is a great blessing when I can recognize and rejoice, knowing that the mud that has covered my face has helped mold me into the person I am today...for the Glory of God. If we do not fall once in a while, are we really learning? The way I see it, is that I have been given many opportunities where mud has hit or been smeared in my face; I have been given these opportunities for growth; when my garden is pruned there are lessons learned so that God is able to bear much fruit out of the muddy Garden I’ve once again, gotten myself stuck in... (I am not saying that mud on the face, per say, is fun, by any means! But worthwhile.) I know we all have many believers and non-believers in our lives that will someday need to hear the "mud on your face" testimony. Ultimately revealing God's Glory, from the day to day mundane to miracles He has worked through our lives.

Thank You God for giving Mama such a beautiful talent that inspires me so.
Thank you Mama for the morning inspiration.

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