Praises and Blessings

In the midst of the storm there is darkness.  Out of the darkness comes the light and even a beautiful rainbow. 

When we are in our darkest moment if we step back and look for the light we can feel and see God's vision for us.   What a great opportunity!  I was talking with a friend last night and we discussed that when you see God opening a door we better run through it.   When he shuts the door we better look for the glimmer of light through the window.  

2012 started with some darkness.  In the midst of the darkness came the light.  Our lights are shining so bright that we are in the rainbow watching for the pot of gold.  Where is your pot of gold?   Is your light shining bright?   What opportunities are being offered to you and the your darkness is so heavy there is no light?

I challenge everyone to look for their light to shine,  because as we go through storms we never walk alone.  God is always by our side.   We will go through storms, hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, death, destruction, trauma, unmet needs, unfulfilled dreams, life is not promised us a bed of roses.  

God is there in the midst and we must look to our faith and follow the path he has laid before us.

ASPIRE is pleased to know that we have made a difference in over 800 peoples lives this year.  Even for a moment when a senior reaches out to pet Cody or Pixie.  Even when a person comes out to tour for a couple of hours and watching the look of excitement on their face.   One person, one day, one moment at a time we help them to see their lights shine.  

2012 has brought us darkness but the light is shining bright and even if darkness comes our lights are shining bright enough that the praises and blessings, our faith and grace will prevail over the darkness.

It has been an praises and blessings year and we are blessed and thankful and appreciative for all the wonderful people, animals and friends and community that have come forth to support us in our endeavors.  Thankful is just not the right word.   It is so much more than being thankful.  

Blessing for a beautiful day.