Raven Carey-James' article brings encouragement to those who find themselves struggling through the vicissitudes of life, reminding us that God is ever present and knows exactly where we are. As she explains,
For the last five years, God has taken me on a roller coaster of grief and fresh starts. I left everything I knew in New York City during the pandemic to help my aging parents retire and buy a house in Georgia. Now, I’m starting a new life in Atlanta, exploring my faith, and trying to flourish under the pressure of it all—which is a tall order in this economy and sociopolitical climate. Still, despite not experiencing overwhelming feelings of happiness, a specific sense of purpose, or immediate health benefits from life in the South, I have received peace beyond understanding to discern that I’m on my right path according to God’s plan, and that though it may not feel like all aspects of my life are good right now, that God is working all things out for my good anyway (Romans 8:28).
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