King David spoke an answer to the question beautifully: "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." (Psalm 34:18 NIV) God doesn't promise to fix our broken hearts immediately, but He promised to be close to them. He specializes in proximity to pain, in drawing near when life falls apart. David knew this truth from experience. In Psalm 23, he writes, "Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." (Psalm 23:4 NIV) Notice, David doesn't say we won't experience dark valleys. A relationship with God doesn't immunize us from suffering. David says that even when he walks through suffering, God is with him. The valleys are real, the darkness is tangible, but the presence of the Shepherd transforms the experience of walking through them. If you're facing grief today, you don't have to walk that path alone. God is near you! Remember, grief isn't something to be fixed or cured – it's something to be walked through with God as our companion. We don't "get over" losses quickly, despite the unkind words of people who wonder why we’re still struggling. The process of healing does not submit to a clock nor a calendar. God's presence doesn't eliminate pain, but it indeed transforms our experience of walking through it. I encourage you today to remove any expectation that you should be "over this” by now. We serve a God who is patient and kind, who never leaves nor forsakes us. He's more patient with you than you are with yourself.

Good morning Queens, I thank God for allowing me to live into another chapter of life. Last Friday, Good Friday, was my birthday and I have been celebrating Jesus, our relationship, and how Holy week happened because of how much He loves me. I realized that my worst failure is not stronger than God's forgiveness! Psalms 34:4-5 says; 'I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame.' Shame is different from guilt. Guilt says, "I did something bad." Shame says, "I am bad." Guilt focuses on behavior that can be changed; shame attacks identity itself. Guilt motivates us toward confession and repentance; shame drives us toward hiding and isolation. "Radiant faces, never covered with shame." This is God's desire for His children. Not because we're perfect, but because His love is perfect. Not because we have no reason for shame, but because His grace is greater than any reason shame might offer. WHAT ARE YOU THANKFUL FOR TODAY?

Good morning Queens, during my prayer time this morning I heard something profound... "Future Joy Transcends Present Suffering" Lord thank you for the tidbits of wisdom you allow us to catch and hold on to that explain your Word in ways that turn on the light switch for us. You are an amazing Father, Savior, Friend, Confidant, Teacher, Listener, Protector and Provider. You are truly our IAM, and we're grateful for the individual relationships You have with each of us. We love you Lord, move with You Holy Spirit, and trust you Jesus. We honor you for enduring the cross so that we can have the benefit of salvation. Thank you Jesus for being the example that allows us to run this race of life in our individual lanes focused on You. In your name Jesus we pray with thanksgiving, Amen.

Pearls of the Kingdom...🦪

Good morning Queens, We all know that wisdom comes from God and the scripture says we have not because we ask not. So Wisdom Wednesday's will begin with prayer. Now im not the only one in this group that knows the power of prayer and how to pray, therefore, I would love for all of us to post prayers on Wednesday, all day long. It doesn't matter what time it is, when you read this, post a prayer. Whenever, however long, and wherever (in the comments or a new post). We all need to hear your heart and y'all know the scriptures... ●The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much" (James 5:16) ●For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them. (Matthew 18:20) ●One can chase a thousand, and two can put ten thousand to flight. (Deuteronomy 32:30) ●Two are better than one....a cord of three strands is not easily broken. (Ecclesiastes 4:9-12)