I lost sleep last night, but that is nothing new, it has happened a lot lately. The good thing about being awake when all is quiet is that my prayer life is forceful. There are so many different challenges going on in my life, in the lives of those around me, and in the lives of those that I love and care about, that have taken away my peace and rest. In the first month of 2023 my family has been sick 2-3 times and my grandson is still struggling a little. We are in transition to get the help we need for the children in my home to thrive. We have suffered loss of income, and as of yesterday it looks like we may have a battle coming with the city. I have been attacked for my actions, even though what I did was the right thing to do. I have some health issues that are concerning. There have been many more events recently that have happened that have taken away my serenity, comfort, and joy. I shared all of this with a friend and his comment was, “You must be doing something right.” To which I respond, “I am trying.” As I fight and struggle through all that I do, I often pray about what is written in *1 Thessalonians 5:16 Be happy [in your faith] and rejoice and be glad-hearted continually (always); 17 Be unceasing in prayer [praying perseveringly];18 Thank [God] in everything [no matter what the circumstances may be, be thankful and give thanks], for this is the will of God for you [who are] in Christ Jesus [the Revealer and Mediator of that will].* The journey that I have been on throughout my life has never been easy, there are many challenges that I have faced, physically, emotionally, financially, and spiritually, and there are many days that I just want to quit. One thing that I have come to understand that helps me endure is that, God is Sovereign, and this is the will of God for me and my family for this season. My prayer is simple, “Dear God, I may not understand why everything is happening the way it is in my life right now, but I want You to know that I love You and I trust You to do Your perfect will in my life for your glory. I realize that my brokenness is for a season, but it also may be something to encourage someone else to survive.” For those who have prayed for me, provided for my needs, helped my family, loved us when we needed it, you all have my sincere love, gratitude, and utmost respect. May the grace and peace of the Lord Jesus be with you all. Rejoice with me, I have found the will of God for my life, to endure.