This lady and her twin sister hold a special place in my heart! The Lord used them to be a tangible manifestation of the Holy Spirit in my life as a middle schooler. They were strong in the church from a young age and weren't ashamed to share their faith! I remember the Caldwell twins telling me, on several occasions, "Now, Poopie (my nickname then), you know Aunt Elva wouldn't want you doing that!" I would immediately be convicted and mad all at the same time 🥰! But I thank God for loving me enough to want me to do what was right and sending the Caldwell sisters, until I got my own relationship with Him! So, help me welcome @Irene Caldwell!! My lifetime friend!!!

Just my thoughts and my experiences, on yesterday I experienced something that I've never had to face. After the Thanksgiving holiday in a festive mood, I walk into work and at 8:05am I'm pulled into a meeting where I was told I'm being demoted from my supervisor position back to a team lead, (without any cause, write- ups, disciplinary actions what so ever, and still today no explanation as to why I was demoted)by 8:15 was in another meeting where the plant manager told my team that I was being demoted and the person he promoted was his very own son. Then by 930 had a plant meeting to tell everyone the we are "restructuring some things in the back" but to have no structure once it took place. So I know this must be a God situation but how do you walk in grace in such disrespect!! I tell you it not easy, its only. By the Holy spirit that I do what is difficult for me to do. Walking around the plant, everyone seems to have turned on me, you see the side conversations and the jeers. But God is doing a new thing in my life is what I have to keep telling myself. I did not give them the response they were looking for, I stayed quiet because disrespect will bring up old emotions, I am angry and frustrated, but to God be the glory, I didn't lash out!! Now they avoiding me like I have the plague. But I still smile, help out when asked until my change comes!! Trusting God, because I know this must be a part of his plan!! Pray for me!!

Today in active shooter training, they taught us the difference between concealment and cover. Concealment hides you, but it can’t stop a bullet. Cover hides you and protects you. And it hit me… A lot of people are spiritually concealed but not spiritually covered. Hiding behind routines, titles, crowds, and images but still exposed to the enemy’s attack. But when God COVERs you? What was designed to destroy you can’t reach you. The weapon may form, but it cannot prosper. The hit may come, but it won’t penetrate. Concealment is man-made. Covering is God-given. In this season, I’m not settling for being hidden… I’m staying where I’m COVERED. Under His presence. Under His protection. Under His shadow. Psalm 91 says it best: “He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” I’m not just out of sight I’m shielded, guarded, and protected. There’s a difference between being unseen and being untouchable.

Help me welcome our newest members!! @Deborah Rankin @Brian Tolbert Welcome!!!

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