In God's way of thinking , everything that comes our way has a purpose . The things we'd rather forget or do over again might be the very things He's using to make us stronger , wiser and more trusting .
Let me also add that our experiences can benefit others . I have shared many of my own stories with other women , both young and old . I have come to learn that we , as women , need other women so we can bolster each other during our trials in life . What does it mean to bolster one another ?
Bolster means " to support or prop up, to buoy or hearten " . When you need a good cry or someone to hear you out or make you laugh , who do you call ? You call another woman .
Yet , because we are women , it's so difficult for us to get along at times . We are so very different and these differences can stir up feelings of jealousy , resentment and dislike . I say all this because somewhere between page one and seventy-nine of my Joy study , these feelings have left me . I , no longer think negatively regarding my work situation . Instead , I feel compassion and have a strong desire to encourage rather than show disdain .
We as Christians are encouraged to share , minister and strive for harmony with others . I find , that we as women , need to rejoice with one another and let that be our strength rather than our enemy .
For that reason , let's take time this week to bolster someone's joy and faith . Have a Blessed day everyone .
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