At our most recent widows brunch, we were blessed to gather for another morning of fellowship with our sweet widows. This time, we enjoyed a fall themed brunch and made beautiful flower bouquets together. Our very own Maria Anderson shared her testimony and about the new season of life the Lord has her in. Here's what she shared with us:
Embracing a New Season
Seasons come and go, and the Lord is in all of it. If you’re in a bad season, be encouraged that it will end. Being a widow is a badge of honor. We should be proud of the fact that we’ve endured what we’ve endured. And now we can encourage women in those things. It’s okay to feel pain because we know what comes after - joy. “Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him.” Job 13:15
Be busy about your Father’s business and begin to ask God how he can use you where you are. You were born and created for a purpose, a calling. This story is exciting and the best part is we get to walk through it with the Lord. Walk boldly and confidently knowing God loves you. The enemy tried to steal everything away, but he did not succeed. Now you have a new identity. This is a new season, enjoy it, embrace it, and let the Lord work on your heart. “And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope.” Romans 5:3-4
