Deborah Malone
I must chuckle. My preparation for ministry is from the School of Hard Knocks. If there is an easy route to learn a lesson, I'll walk right by and find the circuitous path. The good thing about all those uncomfortable lessons is that I experience and learn. So, when I speak or write, I can pretty much cover a lot of ways to not walk that faith journey. Even more importantly, to demonstrate the loving kindness of our Heavenly Father.
At times, you may feel overwhelmed, scared, or even exhausted, just remember to rest. It's okay to take a break every now and then and let someone step in to help. Take some time to rest so you can rejuvenate your body, spirit and mind.
The last thing I ever expected was to be an author. All of these ugly circumstances have been central to my ministry. Early on, I knew as much as it's possible to know, Esther's life, illness, and death would launch me into writing and sharing how God's love is real even unto death. It has become central to my ministry.
Rita Prochazka has some sound advice for when Worry Has A Grip on You, in her Devotion by the same name. Stop by our blog, Bloom in Your Winter Season, and check it out!
Join us at Bloom In Your Winter Season blog for an inciteful interview with Adria Wilkins as she discusses her ministry during her "seasoned" years.
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Where Hope Blooms 