Rose Alane

Keep Trusting. It’s my word for 2023. Why in the world would I need to learn more about trust? Truth is that we all need to learn more about trusting the Lord in this life. But what does this look like? Honestly, I’m still not completely sure what this looks like in real life. I’m still learning so much about trusting Him. I like to go on a walk at a local park. I don’t always pay attention to the details as I’m walking through the park. This day was a unique one. It was my sabbath and I was being intentional with spending time with God. I longed to hear his voice and to see what he wanted to show me. The Lord started speaking so clearly to me…  As we go through life, we make choices on a regular basis.  Choosing to wake up and get out of bed.  Choosing to take a shower or not.  We decide what to have for breakfast. Spending time with God is a choice too. Our days are full on constant decisions or choices.  Every choice we make affects the next one.  We of...

How do we grow spiritual roots that are strong enough so that we can stand when the troubles of life hit us and want to knock us down?    The one who received the seed that fell on rocky places is the man  who hears the word and at once receives it with joy. But since he has  no root, he lasts only a short time. When trouble or persecution  comes because of the word, he quickly falls away.  Matthew 13:20-21   God says that we will face trouble in this life. It’s not the same for everyone. I’ve experienced enough trouble in my life to satisfy me for a lifetime. Life is hard. For some it’s harder than others.    In 2004 when my family and I were in a head-on collision while going 65mph my life changed forever. My husband died next to me which means that I instantly became a single mom to three small children. Life got full of trouble in a split second. I had no warning. I was blindsided by tragedy and tra...