I decided on a number of projects at the start of this year that ended up costing me more than I expected. The ensuing stress took away what I thought, at the time, would me happy. One idea was reasonable, two was stretching it and three put me into a hole. I found a note to myself under some papers today, which said, “Esther don’t do that again.” And I won’t!

You would think that wisdom would have kicked in somewhere along the line but it didn’t. Freedom to do all that my little heart desired pushed me on and now, for a time, my freedom has flown out the window.  But, there is hope. I think I have learned my lesson. My peace is returning slowly and as I read God’s word I sense His love and comfort covering me. I am not alone! He promises never to leave us nor forsake us and His promises are good!