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Diamonds,
Starting over can be a very humbling experience but one you should not resist. Its all apart of the process for God to make all things new in our lives.

Being afforded the opportunity to have a fresh new start, or afforded the opportunity to blossom in a new pot of dirt speaks to both the grace and the goodness of God.

Regardless of whatever your yesterday dictatated to you, the moment God allowed you to start over should keep your focus foward. You can't drive and arrive at your destination looking backwards. Besides, that chapter is over. Finished!
Where God is leading you is full of promise and the production of fruit that will last.

Get ready for your later days to be greater because you are no longer your past!

Walk in the confidence of God knowing He will never lead you where He is not and  He has your best interest in mind! Be Blessed & know since you have a reason to shine (because God resides on the inside of you) let your light shine so that others may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven!

Love you,
Rev. Dana Christmas-McCain

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