Finding the Final Chapter in the Midst of the Storm

This week hasn’t been easy. In fact, it’s been one of those weeks where the waves felt a little too high and the wind a little too loud. Between legal battles, false accusations, and a heavy tragedy, there were moments when I felt completely exhausted—body, mind, and soul.

But here is what I’ve learned in the trenches: The storm may be loud, but it doesn't get the final say.

I had to take a stand this week. I had to look at the chaos and the lies and say, "Satan, Get behind me. I’ve read the final chapter, and I know who wins." Sometimes, finding Grace isn't about everything being perfect; it’s about the small, intentional choices we make to survive and thrive anyway:
* It’s in the Truth: Standing firm in who you are, even when others try to paint a different picture.
*It’s in the Circle: Recognizing the real friends—the ones who truly pray, who check in, and who show up when the fair-weather friends fade away.
* It’s in the Laughter: Like the simple joy of retail therapy and laughing with my sisters in Christ today. It reminded me that joy is a form of defiance.

To anyone else walking through a dark valley right now: Keep going. Work your hours, love your family, and hold onto your faith. The middle of the book might be messy, but the Author of our lives has already written a victory for the final chapter.
See you at church tomorrow. ✨