We are our Triumphs!

Sometimes we allow cirsumstance to define us. But I've learned how to allow my triumphs to define me. Sometimes I hear the word of God and I let it in one ear and out the other. Being in church my whole life, I hear a lot of the same scriptures, phrases and encouragements over & over again."We are more than conquerors, I can do all things through Christ who stregnthens me, He will never leave you lonely." And it becomes all too familiar.
But every know and then something reminds me that those words are what I must live by. I can not allow them to just become catch phrases. These are my promises of God, these are Jesus's promises. When I realize this is my covenant with God. I step out of familiarity and allow God to show me himself in a brand new way. And when the storm comes, these words are direction for my soul. I realize that yes, I have heard his word for 25 years but everyday I see it manifested in a entire new way. Even today..God amazed me. His mercies are new everyday...
God allowed me to causually run into Micheal and homeless man who is Caucasian about 6 ft tall and probabaly in his early 50s. Micheal was a sweet man, mild mannered but heart broken. He was exhausted and was just trying to hold on. I could tell he barely wanted to ask for money. This is not the life he was use to. He is a man who is use to earning his keep. And right now he just needs a helping hand. I feel bonded to Micheal, Ive been there. Very close to homeless, in need. Without a financial solution and wondering if I would have food to eat the next day. And those who had the least helped me, they gave out of their lack. They poured into my broken spirit and reassured me that God was still covering me. I believe Micheal will be raised up out of his lack and brokeness and sit at a table with Kings. Micheal's name alone is the name of the Angel of War, he is named after a heavenly warrior. And as he told me his name thats all I could think of. He is called for greatness! After I left Micheal I went to pay a bill. As I was driving I prayed to God to deliver Micheal and bring him to a place of prosperity. When I walked to the teller to help me pay my bill, the agent helping me was very clean cut, well spoken, professional and kind. I was shocked by his customer service so I wanted to thank him, I looked at his name tag & his name was Micheal. I was speechless & realized God had given me a sign, and now I rest in peace. Micheal like I, Jesus and many of you will be and have been restored!

So today, I rethink my challenges and struggles and allow them to build me and motivate me. I am not struggle, I am triumph.