Queen Jen's Gems

 Have you ever packed a suitcase or container so full that when you opened it the contents inside spilled out? You might have forgotten you put something inside it or you realize you forgot to pack something very important to you. A lot can fit in a box or container when we pack it a certain way! This season brings packing shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child, which I absolutely love volunteering with💗. One of my good friends leads the local organization of Operation Christmas Child in which we pack shoeboxes to send to kids around the world filled with hygiene items, school supplies, shoes, clothes and toys. My friends is always encouraging us to pack the shoebox as full as we can😊. Now, there are shoeboxes of all different sizes. However, you would be surprised at how many items can fit in a shoebox!! When I'm packing shoeboxes, I'm mindful of what age I'm packing for and certain items to place in the shoebox. I'm always mindful to at least put something fun, som...

 Have you ever felt like you were working towards something (a goal, good habit, progress on a goal, etc.) and you weren't seeing any visible results? You were doing the work, but it seemed like nothing was changing. You're taking steps forward in the right direction, but it still seems like nothing's happening. Things are moving, but it seems to be going too slow for you. You're trying to maintain a positive mindset, but you're between faith and doubt constantly. If you can relate to any of these, you are not alone! Today, I want to encourage you to keep doing what's right no matter how big or small it may seem 😊. Sometimes, we feel like we're not seen or what we're doing is not working. Others see it too, but they may not always express that verbally. Know that God always sees us and that's what matters! Being consistent is so important and effective. We have to be consistent in taking care of ourselves 💗. We need to be consistent in doing the be...