Welcome back Ladies: New website, and coming out of my silent season.

It's been almost 5 months since I've posted a blog post and 6 month's since I posted a monthly study. I apologize for my break and silence, however It was exactly what I needed. I took sometime of silence to evaluate myself and wait on God. It was my silent season. Although I posted a few prayers on Facebook and Instagram, If I can be honest, it hasn't been easy for me to remain consistent. As I sit here writing this, I really don't know the direction of where God is taking me or the direction this new site will bring. But I remain in a state of surrender to whatever our Heavenly Father has in store for me. Have you ever been in state of confusion but also assurance as well? That's exactly how I've felt these past few months.

After hubby and I moved back from California, we moved in with my in-laws in hopes of building a house. It's been a year since we've been living here and can I say that things hasn't been quite easy. Our house building project seems to be taking longer than expected and I question if the Lord wants us here or not. We also started a farming business and by the grace of God that has been successful and continues to grow. We are very excited about the farm, certainly the workload keeps us busy but it is rewarding as well especially being able to grow our own food.

These things I've spoken about above are all trials of life, I am reminded of the verses in James 1:2-4, "Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything".

And as someone that has been called to encourage young women like myself, I know the Lord wants me mature and complete in Him. And in order to help others understand this, I too must go through trials.

As a minister of the Word, a minister must be broken and torn apart then rebuilt. And this goes for everyone, we are all called ministers in someway or another. We all have to go through a rebirth season, a breaking season then a building season. I constantly have to remind myself that this is a journey and I have so much to learn. I had a dream last night about our monthly Bible study and woke up this morning thinking it's time to get out of my silent season. So I will begin working on a new study for November, I am not sure what book we'll have the honor to study next but I believe the Lord will guide me on this. So be on the look out for what the Lord has in stores for Ladies lets pray. Until next time, be blessed and remember you are loved.

With love

Osato Stone