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Two months ago, I was completely clueless and unsure of what was in my future. My faith told me everything would be okay, but my human emotions told me I might never find success. Every time I have set a goal for myself, God has led me to the finish line. The thing about this race is that it only ends when we have come to the end of our life. So, I keep making goals for myself and simply start a new race as soon as the previous one ends.

The first goal I remember setting for myself outside of high school activities was a college education. It took me 9 years, a lot of ups and downs, many sleepless nights, and naturally a lot of perseverance. God was definitely by my side guiding me.

Ever since Justin and I were married in 2003, we have accomplished the things we have set out to do, mainly due to our faith and patience. We’ve worked hard to get each other through school, keep our heads above water when times got tough, and stay out of debt. Every year of our 7 years of marriage has brought some sort of challenge.

This last year has been very trying for us both, not knowing what the future would hold and being stuck in an unchanging limbo. Within a few weeks, our lives have been turned upside-down in a great way! We’re finally reaping the benefits of all of our hard work over the past 10 years or so.

In just the last month, I have finally gotten a job that will help us move on down the road in regards to a career, home, and family. We have joined a new church where we can serve the Lord and grow as Christians. We have been fortunate enough to be able to purchase a wonderful new vehicle.

I hope that if nothing else, I am able to inspire people to keep going in life and to never give up. There is no doubt in my mind that God rewards those that strive to live their lives according to His will. Our life has definitely turned 180 degrees in the last two months, and we’re loving every minute of it.

An excerpt from my favorite hymn, “Sing and Be Happy”

“Sing and you’ll be happy today
Press along to the goal
Trust in Him who leadeth the way
He is keeping your soul.”

Never stop looking ahead to the finish line…