Dear Readers,

Today, February 16th is the eight year anniversary of One Small Rose.

It’s hard to believe I’ve been writing this blog for eight years.

In this post I want to share important lessons I’ve learned these past eight years.

Note: I dedicate this post to Paul J. Kim and his family. Micah Joseph Kim, pray for us +

2018

Love requires sacrifice and suffering.

2019

God knows us better than we know ourselves.

2020

It’s wise and necessary to plan and prepare, but God is ultimately in control of everything.

2022

It’s good and healthy to hope for things that seem impossible.

2023

Things aren’t always what they seem, so we shouldn’t make assumptions. 

Relationships and circumstances can change instantly, for better or worse. God is the only constant and the only one who doesn’t change.

2024

Forgiveness is an act of the will, not a feeling. We must choose to forgive, and hopefully we’ll also feel it in time. The same is true for gratitude.

2025

Trust is built gradually in relationships. If that trust is broken, the relationship can’t continue.

God asks us to take steps that require courage. Even if we don’t see the purpose or fruit of the steps, we’re expected to trust that they’re for our good and to keep walking by faith.

Thank You

Thank you for your support over the last eight years!

I appreciate every person who reads and follows my blog.

Sometimes I receive comments that motivate me to continue doing this.

I pray that my blog is encouraging you to live your faith and become a saint.

I also pray it’s helping you grow closer to Jesus through Mary and Joseph.

Thank you for your prayers. May God reward you.

May the Lord always be glorified through One Small Rose