The Storm

 The following is taken from the book, FINDING GOD IN SUFFERING, Volume 1.

Stand up in the place where the dear Lord has put you, and there do your best.

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The tree 🌴 that grows where tempests toss it's boughs and bend it's trunk often almost to breaking, is often more firmly rooted than the 🌲 tree which grows in the sequestered valley where no storms ever bring stress or strain.

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The same is true of life.

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The grandest character is grown in hardship.

Blessed by God 

Mountains have been moved @ the Bright Side of the Barn.

Thanks for Stopping by 

Until Next Time Stay Safe and Happy Trails 

Your Influence

 Many of us, don't even realize the influence we have on those around us.

 Not everyone sees themselves as a leader. 

Many choose to step back rather than step up.

And even more do all possible to stay out of the lights.

Parents often have fear of failing their roles as leaders, to their children.

We don't always see the influence we're having on someone, whether we are trying to lead them in a better direction, or if they just happen to be observing our role in a situation.

We influence people with our actions without even being aware of it.

 We can help someone or hurt them without even knowing they were affected by our words, actions and behavior.

in·flu·ence

noun

1. the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something, or the effect itself.

   "the influence of television violence"

   Similar:

   effect

   impact

   control

   sway

   hold

   power

   authority

   ascendancy

   mastery

   domination

   supremacy

   leadership

   guidance

   direction

   pressure

verb

1. have an influence on.

   "sometimes simple changes in a business environment can influence behavior"

Blessed by God 

Life's good @ the Bright Side of the Barn 

Thanks for Stopping by 

Until Next Time Stay Safe and Happy Trails