Philippians 4:4-7 Says, Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again Rejoice! Let your graciousness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Don’t worry about anything, but In everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Jesus Christ. I’m dwelling on this verse today and days to come. I find it weird that every month there are times in my cycle where I feel closer and more in tune with my creator. This is the phase where I feel distant. I decided I needed to take extra time today to dwell on his word and hear from him. Every morning I do a devotional, this year I’m doing Jesus Listens by Author Sarah Young. Romans 8:39 was one of the verses to study today look it up, but it’s basically stating that NOTHING can separate us from the love of God NOTHING! So right there he was speaking to me. Even when I feel like he’s not close he is. It’s something inside me that puts up a wall or distance, that feels grumpy and disconnected. Jesus gives us peace he gives us an undeniable joy. A quote I once read that makes a lot of sense here is “Thankfulness is how you think; joy is the abundance it produces” God is always with me and for that I am thankful. I have food I have clothes I can be thankful. I may not have the cute little family of my dreams but I have a lot to be thankful for. I challenged myself to look around my living room where I sat to read my Bible and list off the things I had to be grateful for just in that room. I was amazed at how many there were. Things that reminded me of special people in my life, my sleeping dogs and so much more. Immediately I felt refreshed and a sense of peace that even though I may lack something I want badly I have so much to be thankful for in this life and the more I express it the more peace and joy I have. The more I feel the presence of God. I am confident in the lord that in his time he will bless me with children and I will Rejoice soo much! God is so soooo good! All the time even when you don’t feel him he’s there and he is for you. Your desires mean something to him. Pray and take heart the Lord has got you