Ashlee Raekes

Joy isn’t the absence of sorrow. It’s the presence of hope in Christ, even in the midst of suffering, disappointment, uncertainty, and hardship.

Learning this has changed the way I experience life.

Finding contentment in motherhood, even on the exhausting, “overstimulating” days.

Recognizing God’s goodness in my marriage, even when it requires patience, humility, and forgiveness.

Choosing to praise God, even when prayers aren’t answered the way I expected.

And remembering that my identity and security aren’t found in how well my life is going, but in Christ alone.

The more I learn to fix my eyes on Jesus instead of my circumstances, the more I realize I don’t have to wait for life to look a certain way to experience His goodness.

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