Reflections

Two years ago today I made a big decision to end my marriage. It was a huge decision, but one grounded in faith, an awful lot of prayer, and support from those closest to me.

“And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus”

Philippians 4:19

I remember holding on to this verse so tightly. I knew God had different plans to the ones I’d made for my life. And wow, hasn’t He met my needs and so much more? I now have an incredible partner, a new family, with children and good relationship with their Mum, lovely in-laws that I try and visit regularly (with or without my partner!), a new network of friends in the area, and a loving community in our street. Plus, I still have the most amazing friends who stuck with me through those hard months of deciding what to do before I left, and after I left. ?

I may still have a flat in Plymouth, but I have a much fuller heart in my new home.

The plans God has for our lives definitely aren’t always easy, and they’re not always the obvious ones, but I am so glad I listened to Him, recognised the signs of abuse and started afresh.

Each and every day I am thankful for what I have. Life is far from perfect, with challenges in work, not having a clue what I’m doing with the children, my amazing partner working away a lot, BUT I no longer think the grass is greener, or try to plan too far ahead. That’s up to my Father. He’s got enough head space for that kind of thinking. ?