It’s not always easy doing the right things…it’s not always easy following the word of the Lord…and it’s not always easy denying self and it’s fleshly ways…and picking up our crosses and following after the Lord…it’s not always easy turning the other cheek….it’s not always easy being obedient…and doing things Gods way other than our way…..but you know the bible says to whom much is given much is required..Luke 12:48..if your gonna be used of the Lord….then be ready for the obstacles…be ready for the test….be ready for them trials….be ready for the troubles….see we will go through and face a lot of different things in our walks with God….but to be used and used mightily…then know that you will go through the fire…..you will go through the flood…you will go through obstacles….you will be hated….you will be rejected…and you will be neglected and left out….you will be denied….and you will be persecuted for righteousness sake…but God says blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake…for yours is the Kingdom of Heaven…Matthew 5:10….so just know that if the Lord was hated, persecuted, denied, left out…talked about…mistreated…than know guys that we will be as well….for we have the Lord God almighty living on the inside of us…God says not to count it strange this trial which is to try you…but He says to rejoice for we know that we are partakers in Christ Jesus’ sufferings, and when His glory is revealed we will be glad with exceeding  joy…1 Peter 4:12-13…so let us remember that without the test there is no testimony….and without the mess there is no message….and without the trail there is no triumph….for God truly does give beauty for ashes..Isaiah 61:3…and a lot of times as I have read people hate on the beauty, all because they haven’t seen the ashes….see we never know what others are facing…and what others are going through…but let each of us always remember that we overcome evil with good..Romans 12:21…we don’t return evil for evil…and what reward have we if we only love them that love us…for the word says that even the publicans do the same..Matthew 5:46…so let us be more like Christ…and let us deny ourselves and pick up our crosses and follow the Lord..Luke 9:23..and follow Him daily….In Jesus’ name I do ask and pray…Amen and Amen!! Be blessed today my dear sweet friends and remember wherever you go and whatever you do, Be a light for our Father, Much love to you all, Mandi