Queen Jen's Gems

 What gets you excited? What makes you smile just thinking about it? Who motivates you? Who uplifts you by just being in their presence? These are the questions I want us to think about today. You see, life has a way of getting us down and making us feel like we're not doing enough. It has a way that can make us feel like we're not enough. Life circumstances can be disappointing and discouraging. I'm here to tell you that even in the hard times, we can find something to get excited about. Every day of our life may not be exciting, but we have to find something that will make us smile. We have to find something or someone that will remind us of our purpose. All of us here today, young and old alike, have a purpose 😊. For those who may not know, I am a 6th grade English teacher at a middle school. In addition to teaching, I am also an advisor of the Bible Club that meets after school twice a month. I love teaching and advising Bible Club 💜! This month of March has been good...

 Many tasks and routines can fill up our 24 hour days. Some of those days are definitely busier than others! We are presented with opportunities and moments to be present at an event or attend a function. We are presented with moments to support others, but also take care of ourselves. In this season, I have been learning the importance of showing up 💖. I am learning that it's important to show up in our present lives, but also for ourselves and others 💖. There is power in showing up! Do we always feel like showing up for others? No! Do we always feel like showing up for ourselves? No! Do we always feel like showing up for life? No! Let me tell you, life can be hard. There are certain life circumstances that will rock and shake us to the very core 🙏. Yet, it's in those moments that we have to rely on God and those who has sent in our lives even the more to press through and show up. We can be encouraged to be present even when we don't feel like it and it seems like ther...