Donna McDaniel talks about how the Father exchanges weeping for rejoicing and helps us to face our daily challenges with the strength and assurance only He can provide. 

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A few months ago, I started thinking about changing my hairstyle. I started looking at pictures and decided to cut my hair short. WOW, what a difference. I felt like a new person!

It reminded me of 2 Corinthians 5:17

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

That’s what we are when we become the Father’s child. We’re his heirs, his sons and daughters. We’ve been adopted into his family and given a new name. It gives me goose bumps to think about that.

For some people they seem to change instantly into a new creature. For others it’s a process. The voice of the adversary whispers in their ears telling them their shame and sin is too great for change. He tries to keep them locked up with chains of guilt. They drag those heavy chains until they realize they can be broken and set free. 

I know speaking from experience, I’ve been to the bottom and to the edge. I’ve been down that road that led me to failure and regret. BUT.…I’ve experienced the love of Christ who  went to the cross for me. 

He’s broken down every barrier that separates us from him.

He changed my weeping to rejoicing and my guilt into grace. The long list of ALL my wrongs is in the past and have been forgotten. All of my wounds have been healed over time. He took my brokenness and turned it into praise. 

The enemy still tries to whisper in my ear sometimes talking to the old me. I tell him real quick, that I don’t answer to that name anymore. I’m a different person and I’ve changed.

I admit that it’s a daily challenge sometimes. But all I have to do is whisper the Father’s name. I feel a calmness and peace that overcomes me, and I know that he’s right there, ready to do battle for me. 

It’s only by his mercy and a plan that he had for my life that I’m standing here today…..CHANGED. 

Until next time keep your feet on the narrow path. I love y’all. 

Donna McDaniel
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