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Andy Lee

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Obeying God When It’s hard

January 5, 2020December 26, 2021 / Andy/ 4 Comments

Sometimes it’s easy to follow God. But other times His leading may be unclear or hard to obey because it doesn’t seem to make sense to us. Obeying God can be difficult. I was always an obedient child. It wasn’t because I was GOOD. My obedience grew from another source, a desire to please. Yep, I’m a people- pleaser. My …

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Waiting for hope. Are you in that place? This is a Waiting for hope. Are you in that place? This is a wonderful devotion on those dark times. I hope it blesses somebody today and is the catalyst for a fresh spark of hope that grows into a wildfire that cannot be quenched. #waiting #hope #waitingforhope #streamsinthedesert #darkdays #heaven #encouragement #christian
So many of us are making hard decisions now. maybe So many of us are making hard decisions now. maybe you are one of them. If you are, you aren't alone. The Lord is with you. 

As I walk through this difficult season, I find myself second guessing myself. Life is a roller-coaster, and just as I start to feel like we're making headway, I experience a plunge deep into doubt. My husband keeps telling me I can't listen to my heart in this situation--I must listen to my brain. That's hard for me. I'm a heart girl. Anybody else a heart girl?

But the truth is, I don't want to follow my head or my heart. I want to follow Him--His Word. God's Word is the only thing that I know I can trust today. Scriptures He's whispered to me in moments of crisis are what I hold onto every day to remember which path to take. 

He is faithful. If you're making tough decisions, sit down with a glass of tea, a journal, and your Bible. Fill the pages of that journal with your soul's cries and then open the Word to hear the Lord's response. Write down the scripture that speaks to you. It will jump off the page. 

I'm praying for you. Take your time. Respond to problems only after prayer-- don't quickly react. (I'm working on this!) I'm in it with you. And so is Jesus. 

Leave your name in the comments if you need prayer about making a tough decision. 

#prayer #prayerwall #harddecisions #toughdecisions #makingdecisions #journal #biblereading #bibleanswers #godspeaks #christianfaith
Ya'll, I'm way behind, but better late than never, Ya'll, I'm way behind, but better late than never, right? It's been a few weeks since this exciting news has been announced, but this little book is working her way through a couple of contests. Radiant Influence has made it to the semi-finals of the Serious Writer 2022, and she is a finalist in the AWSA Golden Scrolls contest. 

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The team at CrossRiver Media is small, but they are mighty and very good at what they do. Thank you @crossrivermedia for helping make Radiant Influence the Bible study she is. I think Esther would be proud. :)

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Found these 2 cute t’s at a Buc-ees truck stop n Found these 2 cute t’s at a Buc-ees truck stop near Florence, SC. So cool @ellyandgrace . You go girl! #christiantees #bucees #wearyourfaith #dreamscometrue #dontgiveup #makeadifference
In another lifetime, this was our life. The milita In another lifetime, this was our life. The military will always hold a very special place in our hearts— a proud place, a place where family lives. It’s always an honor to attend military ceremonies and celebrate the service of our friends still serving. I always get a little choked up and blink away tears. I’m proud of our men and women and their families who serve our country everyday. I wouldn’t give anything for the experience. Proud of you Col. Paul and Lisa Howard. We knew you when…. 

#military #armylife #armywife #armystrong #proudtobeanamerican
In this crazy world it’s good to remember that a In this crazy world it’s good to remember that all God made was good. Goodness is still here. Just look around. Look for goodness today. Be goodness today. Yes, bad seems to be taking over at times, but the darkness cannot overtake the light. Look for the light. Be the light. Can I just tell you, you are the light, the good in this hurting, broken world. 

I can’t be on today for Faith Friday, so this is my Nugget to share. Remember, God is good. Hold onto this truth and the truth of Genesis 1:31. #faithfriday #godisgood
If life is hard, go out and look up. Look to the h If life is hard, go out and look up. Look to the heavens. Look to God’s masterpieces in the sky. Go watch a sunset. Get up to see it rise. Take a road trip! Truly the heavens do proclaim His glory and His goodness. What are you thankful for today? Life is hard, my friends, but our God is good. This is a beautiful Oklahoma sunset. My problems pale in comparison to God’s faithfulness. This sky gave me joy and assurance. He’s got it under control. He’s got your problems under control to. Trust His goodness. #oklahoma #oklahomasunset #roadtrip #worries #lifeishard #godisgood #godisfaithful #blessed
So he sat behind the laptop with his head against So he sat behind the laptop with his head against it. The he got up and walked on it. That’s when I moved it to my lap, and he took a nap. You’re welcome. #kittypictureoftheday #hankthecat  #ilovemycat
The writing/publishing journey continues! So excit The writing/publishing journey continues! So excited to share the latest news. I’ve been invited to be represented by Michelle S. Lazurek and the WordWise Media team. The story behind this partnership only God could orchestrate. It involves a gift to attend a writers conference(completely paid for), two authors published by the same publisher whose books sat beside each other on the shelves in bookstores. ❤️ And a serendipitous meeting washing our hands in the restroom. 😂😂 So thankful He goes before us. We simply need to follow His lead and say yes. Here I am, Lord, send me. Hank is excited too. He wanted to sit on the W9. 😹#authorsofinstagram #literaryagency #wordwisemedia #newbeginnings #contractsigning #serendipity #thankful #blessings #catsofinstagram #hankthecat
It was a beautiful wedding. Thankful the rain stop It was a beautiful wedding. Thankful the rain stopped just long enough. So many blessings. Love you Andrew Lee, @half_lee . I pray you and Bethany have many years of joy and love. Stay humble and kind as you climb those mountains. -love, Mom ❤️❤️😊🤗😘 💒
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