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The Lord moves people in and out of our lives at specific times. He orchestrates everything so perfectly that we each move on to our next purposes at the perfect time. As a military family we see these people move in our lives fairly often. Recently a dear friend of mine, Tracy, moved from Fort Lewis to her new home. This was one of the hardest good byes I've had to say. I can't put into words the impact she had on my life while she was here. God truly used her to speak to and encourage me. Through a time of struggle she was the voice of the Lord in my life.


Before she left she gave me a plant. Now those of you who know me know that I am HORRIBLE with plants. I've never been able to keep them alive whether it's because of over watering, under watering, not enough sun or whatever. I've never been able to find that perfect balance of caring for a plant. When Tracy gave me the flower I was just hoping I could enjoy it while it lasted.


I am excited to report that not only is the plant still alive but the flowers on it have doubled. It got me thinking about all the people in our lives. There are weeds that we must pluck and there are flowers that we must nurture and care for and if we find the balance our relationships can flourish.


"But the Godly will flourish like palm trees and grow strong like the cedars of Lebanon. For they are transplanted into the Lord's own house. They flourish in the courts of our God." Psalm 92:12-13 NLT


"The house of the wicked will perish, but the tent of the Godly will flourish." Proverbs 14:11 NLT

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