For now, life for you may be the season when the leaves of sorrow are falling, but the season will slowly change again in time. And the new growth of depth, purpose and the sense of your sacred loss becomes a priceless treasure. There are 16 new leafs to focus on in mourning. See how many you can spot now in your life. 
1. Was I faithful to the end with each loved one I have lost?
2. Did I develop my own walk with God as a result of all of these tribulations I have faced?
3. Am I still standing in spite of it all?
4. I have to embrace the truth to heal, I have to accept their deaths and the end of their dreams. Have I accepted this yet?
5. God truly is the only one who can give the profound sense of safety & wellbeing. Have I turned to Him each time I am afraid?
6. Can I let go of the past with no regrets now?
7. Each crisis has challenged my own identity but also channeled me into Christ’s destiny and dignity for my life. Am I ready to go with God’s direction for my life?
8. Loss has refined my values & defined a new future for me to focus on. Can I see this?
9. It is time to take stock of what is left and gather my assets to use deliberately to build a new future. It’s not what I have lost… it’s what I have left that will be fuel for the future. What do I have left?
10. There is a chance to build a second life. After helping to build so many others, it’s now time to focus personally. Ready?
11. My launchpad of experience is the foundation of unshakeable faith. I have been created in the fires of adversity and I’m a deadly weapon in the hands of God. Do I know this yet?
12. The Angel of His Presence abides with me and there is access to His strength at any time. Do I actively use His anointing and abilities, staying conscious of Who stands beside me?
13. There are two sides to all things. Focus can remain on the positive side and the good that has come out of it all. Do I have a list of all the good?
14. There is freedom in Christ to choose what to think about… I don’t have to think about the painful past things ever again. Rule my thoughts with the Holy Spirit each day. Practice makes perfect… how do I plan to rule my thoughts today?
15. Expansion requires limitation. Do I understand this?
16. Turning over a new leaf in a new season happens when gratitude is chosen carefully. What am I thankful for today?
Yes the leaves are falling… but there will be new leaves formed in the future.
Dr Gayla
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