Blessings others

I love reading the story of Joseph in Gensises...He is facing his brothers, who abused him, betrayed him, left him to die...and his brothers are waiting to see what Joseph will do to them, as he is now in a position of power. In todays culture, Joseph would have every right to be a victim of abuse, punish his abusers, stay in a safe box....



But no - Joseph goes beyond his box...

In stead, Joseph looks directly at his abusers and states: "What you meant for evil, God will use for good." Gen 50:20

I love that.

Joseph was using the gift of grace and blessing it unto people who deserved it the least.

This doesn't take away from what Joseph went through or the scares he endured..but by extending grace, this released of power of pain to create bitterness and resentment in life.

Yes - pain happened, but pain didn't need to be in the director in Joseph's life.

As I continue on my journey, I see my heart is no different...from going from pain to freedom...


I have sat in pain.

I have held unto anger.

I have befriended bitterness at times.

I have questioned where is God in pain.

I have escaped into self


And beyond that -


I have faced my abuser.

I have looked at fear in the eyes.

I have seen the power of God through my pain

I have lived from fear to fearless faith

I have released pain.

I have learned to trust...God...others

And I have extended grace.


Blessing others is perhaps the greatest gift I have encountered. To say it is freedom, is an understatement.

By extending grace unto others, lets me see first hand really the abundance of grace I receieve from my Redeemer, my Creator, my Healer - my God - every day. Is there any other way to live each day, breathe through each hour I am given?

Pain may be part of my path, but more than that Gods umbrella of grace, strength and joy rains over pain.

Be Blessed & Bless others!

xox