FLOURISHING THROUGH THE MARGINS: Spiritual Growth When Life Isn't Going Well

Author:
Raven Carey-James
Date:
September 25, 2025
Type:

Raven Carey-James, a marketing and communications specialist, reflectively discusses human flourishing in this helpful article, which affirms God's presence with us as he seeks to grow us spiritually.

"I would be lying if I said I was 100% satisfied with the way my life was going. I’m a broke, anxious grad student in a post-pandemic world who is struggling to stay hydrated and keep my friendships alive. I’m a Black American millennial woman who’s fearful for my country’s security and future. I’m a concerned daughter who is watching her parents’ health deteriorate as my own mental health declines. Not all aspects of my life are good. Not by a long shot. I’m tired, lonely, and sometimes, deeply sad; yet, somehow, I still feel like I’m flourishing because I’m exactly where God wants me to be."

https://depree.org/de-pree-journal/flourishing-through-the-margins-spiritual-growth-when-life-isnt-going-well

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