{"id":1332,"date":"2022-01-02T23:16:46","date_gmt":"2022-01-02T23:16:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mfatcounselling.com\/?page_id=1332"},"modified":"2026-04-27T00:39:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T05:39:26","slug":"blog","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/michellefthompson.com\/?page_id=1332","title":{"rendered":"BLOG"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1332\" class=\"elementor elementor-1332\" data-elementor-settings=\"{&quot;ha_cmc_init_switcher&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-28341ed1 elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-stretched elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no 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class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Life Blossoms from Hard Places<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f5f5814 elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-stretched elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"f5f5814\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container 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elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"d4d3dcd\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;,&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-baa6a99\" data-id=\"baa6a99\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2eb7240 elementor-widget elementor-widget-feed-them-social\" data-id=\"2eb7240\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"feed-them-social.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t        <style type=\"text\/css\">\n                .fts-facebook-add-more-posts-notice {\n            display: none !important;\n        }\n                .fts-mashup-media-top .fts-jal-single-fb-post {\n            background: #ffffff !important;\n        }\n        \n        <\/style><div class=\"fts-jal-fb-header\"><h1 ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/919438881422951\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Michelle F. Thompson<\/a><\/h1><div class=\"fts-jal-fb-group-header-desc\">This FB page is to promote myself as an Author. I have an upcoming novel \"A Way to Escape.\" It is a fictional account of a fifteen-year-old and her family in Jamaica in the 1950s. As well, the conditions that led to her family's breakdown and her mother's consequent migrating to Canada, later sponsoring her and her siblings. Watch this space for the launching of this novel.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"fts-jal-fb-group-display fts-simple-fb-wrapper feed_dynamic_classubghogzrjs_page\"><div class=\"fts-jal-single-fb-post\"><div  class=\"fts-jal-fb-right-wrap\"><div class=\"fts-jal-fb-top-wrap \"><div class=\"fts-jal-fb-user-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/919438881422951\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Michelle F. Thompson\" data-src=\"https:\/\/scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net\/v\/t39.30808-1\/278122247_306527054926026_871052127106718723_n.jpg?stp=cp0_dst-jpg_s50x50_tt6&amp;_nc_cat=104&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=f907e8&amp;_nc_ohc=IR9xwCRkWooQ7kNvwGzS3Jf&amp;_nc_oc=AdqTxZ27MFhqvLT93i0MRGd4qaeUptQ4Be-u28xOJL9BNY0ETo2CKVdJpfWo-G7--X4&amp;_nc_zt=24&amp;_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&amp;edm=AJdBtusEAAAA&amp;_nc_gid=XWLLvNQwtlLHrVvsXdUL6w&amp;_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQLEMHBx1VKgLcbuQ16Jlu5JXj2PUr7FMXgNXdwqqD00vc7AoRXvX0TO4Ki3PzX277v011UGVLjtxA&amp;oh=00_AQP3-M-w0zTQ3nnZ8n7ozSvBsSeMcyxXRr2X17Pi_Q9Xag&amp;oe=6AE0C287\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a><\/div><span class=\"fts-jal-fb-user-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/919438881422951\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Michelle F. Thompson<\/a><\/span><span class=\"fts-jal-fb-post-time\">1 month ago<\/span><div class=\"fts-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fts-jal-fb-message\">And Yet I Rise\u2026<br \/>\nCould you be blocking your own blessings? Could your mouth be forecasting doom and gloom over your life?<br \/>\nWe cast the dye on our own lives by the things we say about ourselves. <br \/>\nWe sign and seal our fate by callously speaking negativity into our lives; saying, \u201cI can\u2019t,\u201d more than, \u201cyes, I can\u201d or \u201cI\u2019ll try. \u201c \u201cI\u2019m sick,\u201d before even seeing a doctor. <br \/>\nHaving the feeling that someone\u2019s out to get you; and always getting the raw deal in every situation, comes from a negative mindset of fear. <br \/>\nAnd fear does not come from God. <br \/>\nSo check your thoughts, and the words you speak to yourself before declaring everything\u2019s a lost cause.  <br \/>\nBecause you\u2019re not only blocking your blessings, but shaping your destiny. <br \/>\nProverbs 18:21<br \/>\n\u201cThe tongue has the power of life and death. Those who love it will eat its fruit.\u201d <br \/>\n<br \/>\nmichellefthompson.com<div class=\"fts-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fts-clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fts-likes-shares-etc-wrap\"><div class=\"fts-fb-likes-shares-etc-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/919438881422951_919438881422951_1374990571412997\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" class=\"fts-view-on-facebook-url fts-jal-fb-see-more\"><span class=\"fts-count-wrap fts-likes-wrap\"><\/span><span class=\"fts-count-wrap fts-comments-wrap\"><\/span><span class=\"fts-count-wrap fts-shares-wrap\"><\/span><\/a><div class=\"fts-shares-view-on-fb-wrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/919438881422951_919438881422951_1374990571412997\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" class=\"fts-view-on-facebook-url fts-jal-fb-see-more\"><span class=\"fts-view-on-facebook\">View on Facebook<\/span><\/a><div class=\"fts-share-wrap\"><a href=\"javascript:;\" class=\"ft-gallery-link-popup\" title=\"Social Share Options\"><\/a><div class=\"ft-gallery-share-wrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/919438881422951_919438881422951_1374990571412997\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" class=\"ft-galleryfacebook-icon\" title=\"Share this post on Facebook\"><i class=\"fa fa-facebook-square\"><\/i><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/919438881422951_919438881422951_1374990571412997+1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" class=\"ft-gallerytwitter-icon\" title=\"Share this post on Twitter\"><i class=\"fa fa-twitter\"><\/i><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&amp;url=https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/919438881422951_919438881422951_1374990571412997\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" class=\"ft-gallerylinkedin-icon\" title=\"Share this post on Linkedin\"><i class=\"fa fa-linkedin\"><\/i><\/a><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Shared Link&amp;body=https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/919438881422951_919438881422951_1374990571412997 - 1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" class=\"ft-galleryemail-icon\" title=\"Share this post in your email\"><i class=\"fa fa-envelope\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fts-clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fts-jal-single-fb-post\"><div  class=\"fts-jal-fb-right-wrap\"><div class=\"fts-jal-fb-top-wrap \"><div class=\"fts-jal-fb-user-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/919438881422951\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Michelle F. Thompson\" data-src=\"https:\/\/scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net\/v\/t39.30808-1\/278122247_306527054926026_871052127106718723_n.jpg?stp=cp0_dst-jpg_s50x50_tt6&amp;_nc_cat=104&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=f907e8&amp;_nc_ohc=IR9xwCRkWooQ7kNvwGzS3Jf&amp;_nc_oc=AdqTxZ27MFhqvLT93i0MRGd4qaeUptQ4Be-u28xOJL9BNY0ETo2CKVdJpfWo-G7--X4&amp;_nc_zt=24&amp;_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&amp;edm=AJdBtusEAAAA&amp;_nc_gid=XWLLvNQwtlLHrVvsXdUL6w&amp;_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQLEMHBx1VKgLcbuQ16Jlu5JXj2PUr7FMXgNXdwqqD00vc7AoRXvX0TO4Ki3PzX277v011UGVLjtxA&amp;oh=00_AQP3-M-w0zTQ3nnZ8n7ozSvBsSeMcyxXRr2X17Pi_Q9Xag&amp;oe=6AE0C287\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a><\/div><span class=\"fts-jal-fb-user-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/919438881422951\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Michelle F. Thompson<\/a><\/span><span class=\"fts-jal-fb-post-time\">1 month ago<\/span><div class=\"fts-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fts-jal-fb-message\">And Yet I Rise\u2026<br \/>\nIn these times we really have to know ourselves and what we stand for. These are not times to be unaware of matters concerning our lives. Because, if we\u2019re unsure about where life\u2019s taking us, we\u2019ll remain stuck in yesteryear, wondering where did time go, while envying others for progressing with time. <br \/>\nWe\u2019ll fall prey to people who use us for their own agenda, because we  have none of our own. <br \/>\nSo don\u2019t be toppled by inertia, self doubt and hopelessness. <br \/>\nBecome introspective; get quiet before God to gain wisdom, and use that understanding to stand firmly in the knowledge of you. <br \/>\nIt\u2019s time to know ourselves and our worth. 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Thompson\" data-src=\"https:\/\/scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net\/v\/t39.30808-1\/278122247_306527054926026_871052127106718723_n.jpg?stp=cp0_dst-jpg_s50x50_tt6&amp;_nc_cat=104&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=f907e8&amp;_nc_ohc=IR9xwCRkWooQ7kNvwGzS3Jf&amp;_nc_oc=AdqTxZ27MFhqvLT93i0MRGd4qaeUptQ4Be-u28xOJL9BNY0ETo2CKVdJpfWo-G7--X4&amp;_nc_zt=24&amp;_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&amp;edm=AJdBtusEAAAA&amp;_nc_gid=XWLLvNQwtlLHrVvsXdUL6w&amp;_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQLEMHBx1VKgLcbuQ16Jlu5JXj2PUr7FMXgNXdwqqD00vc7AoRXvX0TO4Ki3PzX277v011UGVLjtxA&amp;oh=00_AQP3-M-w0zTQ3nnZ8n7ozSvBsSeMcyxXRr2X17Pi_Q9Xag&amp;oe=6AE0C287\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a><\/div><span class=\"fts-jal-fb-user-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/919438881422951\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Michelle F. Thompson<\/a><\/span><span class=\"fts-jal-fb-post-time\">1 month ago<\/span><div class=\"fts-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fts-jal-fb-message\">And Yet I Rise\u2026<br \/>\nThe good thing is, God is on your side. <br \/>\nNo matter how things may seem, you\u2019re alive today, because of God. <br \/>\nYou have a roof over your head, food to eat, clothes on your back and hope in your heart.<br \/>\nIf we say the Lord is our Saviour, our protector, our guide, then there\u2019s nothing to worry about. <br \/>\nYes, things don\u2019t always go as planned, things seem difficult at times, but as long as we trust Father God, He\u2019ll see us through the difficulty. <br \/>\nSo what looks bleak today, if we focus on the goodness of God, guaranteed, will look better tomorrow. <br \/>\nTrust, believe and stand in faith. <br \/>\nProv. 3:5-6<br \/>\n\u201cTrust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.\u201d<br \/>\nmichellefthompson.com<div class=\"fts-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fts-clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fts-likes-shares-etc-wrap\"><div class=\"fts-fb-likes-shares-etc-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/919438881422951_919438881422951_1374989021413152\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" class=\"fts-view-on-facebook-url fts-jal-fb-see-more\"><span class=\"fts-count-wrap fts-likes-wrap\"><\/span><span class=\"fts-count-wrap fts-comments-wrap\"><\/span><span class=\"fts-count-wrap fts-shares-wrap\"><\/span><\/a><div class=\"fts-shares-view-on-fb-wrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/919438881422951_919438881422951_1374989021413152\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" class=\"fts-view-on-facebook-url fts-jal-fb-see-more\"><span class=\"fts-view-on-facebook\">View on Facebook<\/span><\/a><div class=\"fts-share-wrap\"><a href=\"javascript:;\" class=\"ft-gallery-link-popup\" title=\"Social Share Options\"><\/a><div class=\"ft-gallery-share-wrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/919438881422951_919438881422951_1374989021413152\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" class=\"ft-galleryfacebook-icon\" title=\"Share this post on Facebook\"><i class=\"fa fa-facebook-square\"><\/i><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/919438881422951_919438881422951_1374989021413152+1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" class=\"ft-gallerytwitter-icon\" title=\"Share this post on Twitter\"><i class=\"fa fa-twitter\"><\/i><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&amp;url=https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/919438881422951_919438881422951_1374989021413152\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" class=\"ft-gallerylinkedin-icon\" title=\"Share this post on Linkedin\"><i class=\"fa fa-linkedin\"><\/i><\/a><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Shared Link&amp;body=https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/919438881422951_919438881422951_1374989021413152 - 1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" class=\"ft-galleryemail-icon\" title=\"Share this post in your email\"><i class=\"fa fa-envelope\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fts-clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fts-jal-single-fb-post\"><div  class=\"fts-jal-fb-right-wrap\"><div class=\"fts-jal-fb-top-wrap \"><div class=\"fts-jal-fb-user-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/919438881422951\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Michelle F. 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Thompson<\/a><\/span><span class=\"fts-jal-fb-post-time\">1 month ago<\/span><div class=\"fts-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fts-jal-fb-message\">And Yet I Rise\u2026<br \/>\nIt\u2019s not that we want to sin, or go out of our way to displease God, but we do; and most times it is done unconsciously.  Because no matter how hard we try, if we\u2019re not discerning enough we will fall prey to the devil. He is there waiting for us to slip, have a misstep, make a mistake to show us we are no good. <br \/>\nBut it\u2019s not that we are necessarily bad, it\u2019s that we become distracted and before we know it, we have fallen deeper into sin than we meant to. <br \/>\nSo how do we stay two steps ahead of the devil? <br \/>\nStay prayed up, be vigilant, discerning and in tune with the spirit of God, so He can lead us before we speak or act in  ways that displease God.  <br \/>\n1 Peter 5:8 <br \/>\n\u201cBe sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking those he may devour.\u201d<br \/>\nmichellefthompson.com<div class=\"fts-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fts-clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fts-likes-shares-etc-wrap\"><div class=\"fts-fb-likes-shares-etc-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/919438881422951_919438881422951_1374988598079861\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" class=\"fts-view-on-facebook-url fts-jal-fb-see-more\"><span class=\"fts-count-wrap fts-likes-wrap\"><\/span><span class=\"fts-count-wrap fts-comments-wrap\"><\/span><span class=\"fts-count-wrap fts-shares-wrap\"><\/span><\/a><div class=\"fts-shares-view-on-fb-wrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/919438881422951_919438881422951_1374988598079861\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" class=\"fts-view-on-facebook-url fts-jal-fb-see-more\"><span class=\"fts-view-on-facebook\">View on Facebook<\/span><\/a><div class=\"fts-share-wrap\"><a href=\"javascript:;\" class=\"ft-gallery-link-popup\" title=\"Social Share Options\"><\/a><div class=\"ft-gallery-share-wrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/919438881422951_919438881422951_1374988598079861\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" class=\"ft-galleryfacebook-icon\" title=\"Share this post on Facebook\"><i class=\"fa fa-facebook-square\"><\/i><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/919438881422951_919438881422951_1374988598079861+1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" class=\"ft-gallerytwitter-icon\" title=\"Share this post on Twitter\"><i class=\"fa fa-twitter\"><\/i><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&amp;url=https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/919438881422951_919438881422951_1374988598079861\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" class=\"ft-gallerylinkedin-icon\" title=\"Share this post on Linkedin\"><i class=\"fa fa-linkedin\"><\/i><\/a><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Shared Link&amp;body=https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/919438881422951_919438881422951_1374988598079861 - 1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" class=\"ft-galleryemail-icon\" title=\"Share this post in your email\"><i class=\"fa fa-envelope\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fts-clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fts-jal-single-fb-post\"><div  class=\"fts-jal-fb-right-wrap\"><div class=\"fts-jal-fb-top-wrap \"><div class=\"fts-jal-fb-user-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/919438881422951\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Michelle F. Thompson\" data-src=\"https:\/\/scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net\/v\/t39.30808-1\/278122247_306527054926026_871052127106718723_n.jpg?stp=cp0_dst-jpg_s50x50_tt6&amp;_nc_cat=104&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=f907e8&amp;_nc_ohc=IR9xwCRkWooQ7kNvwGzS3Jf&amp;_nc_oc=AdqTxZ27MFhqvLT93i0MRGd4qaeUptQ4Be-u28xOJL9BNY0ETo2CKVdJpfWo-G7--X4&amp;_nc_zt=24&amp;_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&amp;edm=AJdBtusEAAAA&amp;_nc_gid=XWLLvNQwtlLHrVvsXdUL6w&amp;_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQLEMHBx1VKgLcbuQ16Jlu5JXj2PUr7FMXgNXdwqqD00vc7AoRXvX0TO4Ki3PzX277v011UGVLjtxA&amp;oh=00_AQP3-M-w0zTQ3nnZ8n7ozSvBsSeMcyxXRr2X17Pi_Q9Xag&amp;oe=6AE0C287\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a><\/div><span class=\"fts-jal-fb-user-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/919438881422951\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Michelle F. Thompson<\/a><\/span><span class=\"fts-jal-fb-post-time\">1 month ago<\/span><div class=\"fts-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fts-jal-fb-message\">And Yet I Rise\u2026<br \/>\nThis soccer season has brought joy and excitement to the world. And thank God, the world needed some reprieve from the heaviness. <br \/>\nFor almost two months, lovers of the sport as well as \u201cbandwagoners\u201d were caught up in the moment: happy, friendly, engaging, and hopeful. <br \/>\nBut since all good things come to an end, people must be prepared for the let down. <br \/>\nNot because of a loss, but the realities of life will kick in. <br \/>\nAnd if we were unhappy before\u2026 sadness will creep in again. <br \/>\nSo in order not to sink into despair and disappointment, get anchored to the Lord. <br \/>\nOnly He must be our true devotion. <br \/>\nOur Lord and Saviour must be the reason for our joy, so we won\u2019t be up today and feel down tomorrow, but live in a constant state of contentment. <br \/>\nPhil 4:12 <br \/>\n\u201cI know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation.\u201d <br \/>\nmichellefthompson.com<div class=\"fts-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fts-clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fts-likes-shares-etc-wrap\"><div class=\"fts-fb-likes-shares-etc-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/919438881422951_919438881422951_1374988044746583\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" class=\"fts-view-on-facebook-url fts-jal-fb-see-more\"><span class=\"fts-count-wrap fts-likes-wrap\"><\/span><span class=\"fts-count-wrap fts-comments-wrap\"><\/span><span class=\"fts-count-wrap fts-shares-wrap\"><\/span><\/a><div class=\"fts-shares-view-on-fb-wrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/919438881422951_919438881422951_1374988044746583\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" class=\"fts-view-on-facebook-url fts-jal-fb-see-more\"><span class=\"fts-view-on-facebook\">View on Facebook<\/span><\/a><div class=\"fts-share-wrap\"><a href=\"javascript:;\" class=\"ft-gallery-link-popup\" title=\"Social Share Options\"><\/a><div class=\"ft-gallery-share-wrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/919438881422951_919438881422951_1374988044746583\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" class=\"ft-galleryfacebook-icon\" title=\"Share this post on Facebook\"><i class=\"fa fa-facebook-square\"><\/i><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/919438881422951_919438881422951_1374988044746583+1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" class=\"ft-gallerytwitter-icon\" title=\"Share this post on Twitter\"><i class=\"fa fa-twitter\"><\/i><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&amp;url=https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/919438881422951_919438881422951_1374988044746583\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" class=\"ft-gallerylinkedin-icon\" title=\"Share this post on Linkedin\"><i class=\"fa fa-linkedin\"><\/i><\/a><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Shared Link&amp;body=https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/919438881422951_919438881422951_1374988044746583 - 1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" class=\"ft-galleryemail-icon\" title=\"Share this post in your email\"><i class=\"fa fa-envelope\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fts-clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fts-jal-single-fb-post\"><div  class=\"fts-jal-fb-right-wrap\"><div class=\"fts-jal-fb-top-wrap \"><div class=\"fts-jal-fb-user-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/919438881422951\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Michelle F. Thompson\" data-src=\"https:\/\/scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net\/v\/t39.30808-1\/278122247_306527054926026_871052127106718723_n.jpg?stp=cp0_dst-jpg_s50x50_tt6&amp;_nc_cat=104&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=f907e8&amp;_nc_ohc=IR9xwCRkWooQ7kNvwGzS3Jf&amp;_nc_oc=AdqTxZ27MFhqvLT93i0MRGd4qaeUptQ4Be-u28xOJL9BNY0ETo2CKVdJpfWo-G7--X4&amp;_nc_zt=24&amp;_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&amp;edm=AJdBtusEAAAA&amp;_nc_gid=XWLLvNQwtlLHrVvsXdUL6w&amp;_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQLEMHBx1VKgLcbuQ16Jlu5JXj2PUr7FMXgNXdwqqD00vc7AoRXvX0TO4Ki3PzX277v011UGVLjtxA&amp;oh=00_AQP3-M-w0zTQ3nnZ8n7ozSvBsSeMcyxXRr2X17Pi_Q9Xag&amp;oe=6AE0C287\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a><\/div><span class=\"fts-jal-fb-user-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/919438881422951\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Michelle F. Thompson<\/a><\/span><span class=\"fts-jal-fb-post-time\">1 month ago<\/span><div class=\"fts-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fts-jal-fb-message\">And Yet I Rise\u2026<br \/>\nCheck on your \u201cstrong\u201d friends. <br \/>\nI was reminded of this recently. The people in our lives that seemed always cool and in control; always had a smart response like \u201cI\u2019m great\u201d, with a quick smile, when asked how they were doing. <br \/>\nBut deep down, behind the smile, their eyes were screaming for their souls to be seen. <br \/>\nBecause everyone expects \u201cstrong\u201d people not to cry, not to show fear and to always be there for everyone else. <br \/>\nBut most times they are secretly abusing substance, drinking alone, and dying inside. <br \/>\nSo before you assume that the strong person is doing well, ask God to guide you as you reach out and engage them, in a compassionate, loving conversation.  <br \/>\nGal 6:2 <br \/>\n\u201cBear each other\u2019s burdens, fulfilling the law of Christ.\u201d <br \/>\nmichellefthompson.com<div class=\"fts-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fts-clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fts-likes-shares-etc-wrap\"><div class=\"fts-fb-likes-shares-etc-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/919438881422951_919438881422951_1374987498079971\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" class=\"fts-view-on-facebook-url fts-jal-fb-see-more\"><span class=\"fts-count-wrap fts-likes-wrap\"><\/span><span class=\"fts-count-wrap fts-comments-wrap\"><\/span><span class=\"fts-count-wrap fts-shares-wrap\"><\/span><\/a><div class=\"fts-shares-view-on-fb-wrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/919438881422951_919438881422951_1374987498079971\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" class=\"fts-view-on-facebook-url fts-jal-fb-see-more\"><span class=\"fts-view-on-facebook\">View on Facebook<\/span><\/a><div class=\"fts-share-wrap\"><a href=\"javascript:;\" class=\"ft-gallery-link-popup\" title=\"Social Share Options\"><\/a><div class=\"ft-gallery-share-wrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/919438881422951_919438881422951_1374987498079971\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" class=\"ft-galleryfacebook-icon\" title=\"Share this post on Facebook\"><i class=\"fa fa-facebook-square\"><\/i><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/919438881422951_919438881422951_1374987498079971+1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" class=\"ft-gallerytwitter-icon\" title=\"Share this post on Twitter\"><i class=\"fa fa-twitter\"><\/i><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&amp;url=https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/919438881422951_919438881422951_1374987498079971\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" class=\"ft-gallerylinkedin-icon\" title=\"Share this post on Linkedin\"><i class=\"fa fa-linkedin\"><\/i><\/a><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Shared Link&amp;body=https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/919438881422951_919438881422951_1374987498079971 - 1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" class=\"ft-galleryemail-icon\" title=\"Share this post in your email\"><i class=\"fa fa-envelope\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fts-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fts-clear\"><\/div><div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-89e5c53 elementor-section-stretched elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"89e5c53\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;,&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-841d302\" data-id=\"841d302\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74b430a elementor-widget elementor-widget-feed-them-social\" data-id=\"74b430a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"feed-them-social.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t        <style type=\"text\/css\">\n                .fts-facebook-add-more-posts-notice {\n            display: none !important;\n        }\n                .fts-mashup-media-top .fts-jal-single-fb-post {\n            background: #ffffff !important;\n        }\n        \n        <\/style><div class=\"fts-jal-fb-header\"><h1 ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/919438881422951\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Michelle F. Thompson<\/a><\/h1><div class=\"fts-jal-fb-group-header-desc\">This FB page is to promote myself as an Author. I have an upcoming novel \"A Way to Escape.\" It is a fictional account of a fifteen-year-old and her family in Jamaica in the 1950s. As well, the conditions that led to her family's breakdown and her mother's consequent migrating to Canada, later sponsoring her and her siblings. Watch this space for the launching of this novel.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"fts-jal-fb-group-display fts-simple-fb-wrapper feed_dynamic_classulwtolobcz_page\"><div class=\"fts-jal-single-fb-post\"><div  class=\"fts-jal-fb-right-wrap\"><div class=\"fts-jal-fb-top-wrap \"><div class=\"fts-jal-fb-user-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/919438881422951\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Michelle F. Thompson\" data-src=\"https:\/\/scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net\/v\/t39.30808-1\/278122247_306527054926026_871052127106718723_n.jpg?stp=cp0_dst-jpg_s50x50_tt6&amp;_nc_cat=104&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=f907e8&amp;_nc_ohc=IR9xwCRkWooQ7kNvwGzS3Jf&amp;_nc_oc=AdqTxZ27MFhqvLT93i0MRGd4qaeUptQ4Be-u28xOJL9BNY0ETo2CKVdJpfWo-G7--X4&amp;_nc_zt=24&amp;_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&amp;edm=AJdBtusEAAAA&amp;_nc_gid=XWLLvNQwtlLHrVvsXdUL6w&amp;_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQLEMHBx1VKgLcbuQ16Jlu5JXj2PUr7FMXgNXdwqqD00vc7AoRXvX0TO4Ki3PzX277v011UGVLjtxA&amp;oh=00_AQP3-M-w0zTQ3nnZ8n7ozSvBsSeMcyxXRr2X17Pi_Q9Xag&amp;oe=6AE0C287\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a><\/div><span class=\"fts-jal-fb-user-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/919438881422951\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Michelle F. Thompson<\/a><\/span><span class=\"fts-jal-fb-post-time\">1 month ago<\/span><div class=\"fts-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fts-jal-fb-message\">And Yet I Rise\u2026<br \/>\nCould you be blocking your own blessings? Could your mouth be forecasting doom and gloom over your life?<br \/>\nWe cast the dye on our own lives by the things we say about ourselves. <br \/>\nWe sign and seal our fate by callously speaking negativity into our lives; saying, \u201cI can\u2019t,\u201d more than, \u201cyes, I can\u201d or \u201cI\u2019ll try. \u201c \u201cI\u2019m sick,\u201d before even seeing a doctor. <br \/>\nHaving the feeling that someone\u2019s out to get you; and always getting the raw deal in every situation, comes from a negative mindset of fear. <br \/>\nAnd fear does not come from God. <br \/>\nSo check your thoughts, and the words you speak to yourself before declaring everything\u2019s a lost cause.  <br \/>\nBecause you\u2019re not only blocking your blessings, but shaping your destiny. <br \/>\nProverbs 18:21<br \/>\n\u201cThe tongue has the power of life and death. 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Thompson\" data-src=\"https:\/\/scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net\/v\/t39.30808-1\/278122247_306527054926026_871052127106718723_n.jpg?stp=cp0_dst-jpg_s50x50_tt6&amp;_nc_cat=104&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=f907e8&amp;_nc_ohc=IR9xwCRkWooQ7kNvwGzS3Jf&amp;_nc_oc=AdqTxZ27MFhqvLT93i0MRGd4qaeUptQ4Be-u28xOJL9BNY0ETo2CKVdJpfWo-G7--X4&amp;_nc_zt=24&amp;_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&amp;edm=AJdBtusEAAAA&amp;_nc_gid=XWLLvNQwtlLHrVvsXdUL6w&amp;_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQLEMHBx1VKgLcbuQ16Jlu5JXj2PUr7FMXgNXdwqqD00vc7AoRXvX0TO4Ki3PzX277v011UGVLjtxA&amp;oh=00_AQP3-M-w0zTQ3nnZ8n7ozSvBsSeMcyxXRr2X17Pi_Q9Xag&amp;oe=6AE0C287\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a><\/div><span class=\"fts-jal-fb-user-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/919438881422951\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Michelle F. Thompson<\/a><\/span><span class=\"fts-jal-fb-post-time\">1 month ago<\/span><div class=\"fts-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fts-jal-fb-message\">And Yet I Rise\u2026<br \/>\nIn these times we really have to know ourselves and what we stand for. These are not times to be unaware of matters concerning our lives. Because, if we\u2019re unsure about where life\u2019s taking us, we\u2019ll remain stuck in yesteryear, wondering where did time go, while envying others for progressing with time. <br \/>\nWe\u2019ll fall prey to people who use us for their own agenda, because we  have none of our own. <br \/>\nSo don\u2019t be toppled by inertia, self doubt and hopelessness. <br \/>\nBecome introspective; get quiet before God to gain wisdom, and use that understanding to stand firmly in the knowledge of you. <br \/>\nIt\u2019s time to know ourselves and our worth. Hosea 4:6 <br \/>\n\u201cMy people perish for the lack of knowledge.\u201d <br \/>\n<br \/>\nmichellefthompson.com<div class=\"fts-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fts-clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fts-likes-shares-etc-wrap\"><div class=\"fts-fb-likes-shares-etc-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/919438881422951_919438881422951_1374989611413093\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" class=\"fts-view-on-facebook-url fts-jal-fb-see-more\"><span class=\"fts-count-wrap fts-likes-wrap\"><\/span><span class=\"fts-count-wrap fts-comments-wrap\"><\/span><span class=\"fts-count-wrap fts-shares-wrap\"><\/span><\/a><div class=\"fts-shares-view-on-fb-wrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/919438881422951_919438881422951_1374989611413093\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" class=\"fts-view-on-facebook-url fts-jal-fb-see-more\"><span class=\"fts-view-on-facebook\">View on Facebook<\/span><\/a><div class=\"fts-share-wrap\"><a href=\"javascript:;\" class=\"ft-gallery-link-popup\" title=\"Social Share Options\"><\/a><div class=\"ft-gallery-share-wrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/919438881422951_919438881422951_1374989611413093\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" class=\"ft-galleryfacebook-icon\" title=\"Share this post on Facebook\"><i class=\"fa fa-facebook-square\"><\/i><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/919438881422951_919438881422951_1374989611413093+1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" class=\"ft-gallerytwitter-icon\" title=\"Share this post on Twitter\"><i class=\"fa fa-twitter\"><\/i><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&amp;url=https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/919438881422951_919438881422951_1374989611413093\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" class=\"ft-gallerylinkedin-icon\" title=\"Share this post on Linkedin\"><i class=\"fa fa-linkedin\"><\/i><\/a><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Shared Link&amp;body=https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/919438881422951_919438881422951_1374989611413093 - 1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" class=\"ft-galleryemail-icon\" title=\"Share this post in your email\"><i class=\"fa fa-envelope\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fts-clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fts-jal-single-fb-post\"><div  class=\"fts-jal-fb-right-wrap\"><div class=\"fts-jal-fb-top-wrap \"><div class=\"fts-jal-fb-user-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/919438881422951\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Michelle F. Thompson\" data-src=\"https:\/\/scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net\/v\/t39.30808-1\/278122247_306527054926026_871052127106718723_n.jpg?stp=cp0_dst-jpg_s50x50_tt6&amp;_nc_cat=104&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=f907e8&amp;_nc_ohc=IR9xwCRkWooQ7kNvwGzS3Jf&amp;_nc_oc=AdqTxZ27MFhqvLT93i0MRGd4qaeUptQ4Be-u28xOJL9BNY0ETo2CKVdJpfWo-G7--X4&amp;_nc_zt=24&amp;_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&amp;edm=AJdBtusEAAAA&amp;_nc_gid=XWLLvNQwtlLHrVvsXdUL6w&amp;_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQLEMHBx1VKgLcbuQ16Jlu5JXj2PUr7FMXgNXdwqqD00vc7AoRXvX0TO4Ki3PzX277v011UGVLjtxA&amp;oh=00_AQP3-M-w0zTQ3nnZ8n7ozSvBsSeMcyxXRr2X17Pi_Q9Xag&amp;oe=6AE0C287\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a><\/div><span class=\"fts-jal-fb-user-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/919438881422951\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Michelle F. Thompson<\/a><\/span><span class=\"fts-jal-fb-post-time\">1 month ago<\/span><div class=\"fts-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fts-jal-fb-message\">And Yet I Rise\u2026<br \/>\nThe good thing is, God is on your side. <br \/>\nNo matter how things may seem, you\u2019re alive today, because of God. <br \/>\nYou have a roof over your head, food to eat, clothes on your back and hope in your heart.<br \/>\nIf we say the Lord is our Saviour, our protector, our guide, then there\u2019s nothing to worry about. <br \/>\nYes, things don\u2019t always go as planned, things seem difficult at times, but as long as we trust Father God, He\u2019ll see us through the difficulty. <br \/>\nSo what looks bleak today, if we focus on the goodness of God, guaranteed, will look better tomorrow. <br \/>\nTrust, believe and stand in faith. <br \/>\nProv. 3:5-6<br \/>\n\u201cTrust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.\u201d<br \/>\nmichellefthompson.com<div class=\"fts-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fts-clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fts-likes-shares-etc-wrap\"><div class=\"fts-fb-likes-shares-etc-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/919438881422951_919438881422951_1374989021413152\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" class=\"fts-view-on-facebook-url fts-jal-fb-see-more\"><span class=\"fts-count-wrap fts-likes-wrap\"><\/span><span class=\"fts-count-wrap fts-comments-wrap\"><\/span><span class=\"fts-count-wrap fts-shares-wrap\"><\/span><\/a><div class=\"fts-shares-view-on-fb-wrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/919438881422951_919438881422951_1374989021413152\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" class=\"fts-view-on-facebook-url fts-jal-fb-see-more\"><span class=\"fts-view-on-facebook\">View on Facebook<\/span><\/a><div class=\"fts-share-wrap\"><a href=\"javascript:;\" class=\"ft-gallery-link-popup\" title=\"Social Share Options\"><\/a><div class=\"ft-gallery-share-wrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/919438881422951_919438881422951_1374989021413152\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" class=\"ft-galleryfacebook-icon\" title=\"Share this post on Facebook\"><i class=\"fa fa-facebook-square\"><\/i><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/919438881422951_919438881422951_1374989021413152+1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" class=\"ft-gallerytwitter-icon\" title=\"Share this post on Twitter\"><i class=\"fa fa-twitter\"><\/i><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&amp;url=https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/919438881422951_919438881422951_1374989021413152\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" class=\"ft-gallerylinkedin-icon\" title=\"Share this post on Linkedin\"><i class=\"fa fa-linkedin\"><\/i><\/a><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Shared Link&amp;body=https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/919438881422951_919438881422951_1374989021413152 - 1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" class=\"ft-galleryemail-icon\" title=\"Share this post in your email\"><i class=\"fa fa-envelope\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fts-clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fts-jal-single-fb-post\"><div  class=\"fts-jal-fb-right-wrap\"><div class=\"fts-jal-fb-top-wrap \"><div class=\"fts-jal-fb-user-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/919438881422951\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Michelle F. Thompson\" data-src=\"https:\/\/scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net\/v\/t39.30808-1\/278122247_306527054926026_871052127106718723_n.jpg?stp=cp0_dst-jpg_s50x50_tt6&amp;_nc_cat=104&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=f907e8&amp;_nc_ohc=IR9xwCRkWooQ7kNvwGzS3Jf&amp;_nc_oc=AdqTxZ27MFhqvLT93i0MRGd4qaeUptQ4Be-u28xOJL9BNY0ETo2CKVdJpfWo-G7--X4&amp;_nc_zt=24&amp;_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&amp;edm=AJdBtusEAAAA&amp;_nc_gid=XWLLvNQwtlLHrVvsXdUL6w&amp;_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQLEMHBx1VKgLcbuQ16Jlu5JXj2PUr7FMXgNXdwqqD00vc7AoRXvX0TO4Ki3PzX277v011UGVLjtxA&amp;oh=00_AQP3-M-w0zTQ3nnZ8n7ozSvBsSeMcyxXRr2X17Pi_Q9Xag&amp;oe=6AE0C287\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a><\/div><span class=\"fts-jal-fb-user-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/919438881422951\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Michelle F. Thompson<\/a><\/span><span class=\"fts-jal-fb-post-time\">1 month ago<\/span><div class=\"fts-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fts-jal-fb-message\">And Yet I Rise\u2026<br \/>\nIt\u2019s not that we want to sin, or go out of our way to displease God, but we do; and most times it is done unconsciously.  Because no matter how hard we try, if we\u2019re not discerning enough we will fall prey to the devil. He is there waiting for us to slip, have a misstep, make a mistake to show us we are no good. <br \/>\nBut it\u2019s not that we are necessarily bad, it\u2019s that we become distracted and before we know it, we have fallen deeper into sin than we meant to. <br \/>\nSo how do we stay two steps ahead of the devil? <br \/>\nStay prayed up, be vigilant, discerning and in tune with the spirit of God, so He can lead us before we speak or act in  ways that displease God.  <br \/>\n1 Peter 5:8 <br \/>\n\u201cBe sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking those he may devour.\u201d<br \/>\nmichellefthompson.com<div class=\"fts-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fts-clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fts-likes-shares-etc-wrap\"><div class=\"fts-fb-likes-shares-etc-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/919438881422951_919438881422951_1374988598079861\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" class=\"fts-view-on-facebook-url fts-jal-fb-see-more\"><span class=\"fts-count-wrap fts-likes-wrap\"><\/span><span class=\"fts-count-wrap fts-comments-wrap\"><\/span><span class=\"fts-count-wrap fts-shares-wrap\"><\/span><\/a><div class=\"fts-shares-view-on-fb-wrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/919438881422951_919438881422951_1374988598079861\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" class=\"fts-view-on-facebook-url fts-jal-fb-see-more\"><span class=\"fts-view-on-facebook\">View on Facebook<\/span><\/a><div class=\"fts-share-wrap\"><a href=\"javascript:;\" class=\"ft-gallery-link-popup\" title=\"Social Share Options\"><\/a><div class=\"ft-gallery-share-wrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/919438881422951_919438881422951_1374988598079861\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" class=\"ft-galleryfacebook-icon\" title=\"Share this post on Facebook\"><i class=\"fa fa-facebook-square\"><\/i><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/919438881422951_919438881422951_1374988598079861+1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" class=\"ft-gallerytwitter-icon\" title=\"Share this post on Twitter\"><i class=\"fa fa-twitter\"><\/i><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&amp;url=https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/919438881422951_919438881422951_1374988598079861\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" class=\"ft-gallerylinkedin-icon\" title=\"Share this post on Linkedin\"><i class=\"fa fa-linkedin\"><\/i><\/a><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Shared Link&amp;body=https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/919438881422951_919438881422951_1374988598079861 - 1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" class=\"ft-galleryemail-icon\" title=\"Share this post in your email\"><i class=\"fa fa-envelope\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fts-clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fts-jal-single-fb-post\"><div  class=\"fts-jal-fb-right-wrap\"><div class=\"fts-jal-fb-top-wrap \"><div class=\"fts-jal-fb-user-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/919438881422951\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Michelle F. Thompson\" data-src=\"https:\/\/scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net\/v\/t39.30808-1\/278122247_306527054926026_871052127106718723_n.jpg?stp=cp0_dst-jpg_s50x50_tt6&amp;_nc_cat=104&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=f907e8&amp;_nc_ohc=IR9xwCRkWooQ7kNvwGzS3Jf&amp;_nc_oc=AdqTxZ27MFhqvLT93i0MRGd4qaeUptQ4Be-u28xOJL9BNY0ETo2CKVdJpfWo-G7--X4&amp;_nc_zt=24&amp;_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&amp;edm=AJdBtusEAAAA&amp;_nc_gid=XWLLvNQwtlLHrVvsXdUL6w&amp;_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQLEMHBx1VKgLcbuQ16Jlu5JXj2PUr7FMXgNXdwqqD00vc7AoRXvX0TO4Ki3PzX277v011UGVLjtxA&amp;oh=00_AQP3-M-w0zTQ3nnZ8n7ozSvBsSeMcyxXRr2X17Pi_Q9Xag&amp;oe=6AE0C287\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a><\/div><span class=\"fts-jal-fb-user-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/919438881422951\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Michelle F. Thompson<\/a><\/span><span class=\"fts-jal-fb-post-time\">1 month ago<\/span><div class=\"fts-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fts-jal-fb-message\">And Yet I Rise\u2026<br \/>\nThis soccer season has brought joy and excitement to the world. And thank God, the world needed some reprieve from the heaviness. <br \/>\nFor almost two months, lovers of the sport as well as \u201cbandwagoners\u201d were caught up in the moment: happy, friendly, engaging, and hopeful. <br \/>\nBut since all good things come to an end, people must be prepared for the let down. <br \/>\nNot because of a loss, but the realities of life will kick in. <br \/>\nAnd if we were unhappy before\u2026 sadness will creep in again. <br \/>\nSo in order not to sink into despair and disappointment, get anchored to the Lord. <br \/>\nOnly He must be our true devotion. <br \/>\nOur Lord and Saviour must be the reason for our joy, so we won\u2019t be up today and feel down tomorrow, but live in a constant state of contentment. <br \/>\nPhil 4:12 <br \/>\n\u201cI know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation.\u201d <br \/>\nmichellefthompson.com<div class=\"fts-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fts-clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fts-likes-shares-etc-wrap\"><div class=\"fts-fb-likes-shares-etc-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/919438881422951_919438881422951_1374988044746583\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" class=\"fts-view-on-facebook-url fts-jal-fb-see-more\"><span class=\"fts-count-wrap fts-likes-wrap\"><\/span><span class=\"fts-count-wrap fts-comments-wrap\"><\/span><span class=\"fts-count-wrap fts-shares-wrap\"><\/span><\/a><div class=\"fts-shares-view-on-fb-wrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/919438881422951_919438881422951_1374988044746583\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" class=\"fts-view-on-facebook-url fts-jal-fb-see-more\"><span class=\"fts-view-on-facebook\">View on Facebook<\/span><\/a><div class=\"fts-share-wrap\"><a href=\"javascript:;\" class=\"ft-gallery-link-popup\" title=\"Social Share Options\"><\/a><div class=\"ft-gallery-share-wrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/919438881422951_919438881422951_1374988044746583\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" class=\"ft-galleryfacebook-icon\" title=\"Share this post on Facebook\"><i class=\"fa fa-facebook-square\"><\/i><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/919438881422951_919438881422951_1374988044746583+1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" class=\"ft-gallerytwitter-icon\" title=\"Share this post on Twitter\"><i class=\"fa fa-twitter\"><\/i><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&amp;url=https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/919438881422951_919438881422951_1374988044746583\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" class=\"ft-gallerylinkedin-icon\" title=\"Share this post on Linkedin\"><i class=\"fa fa-linkedin\"><\/i><\/a><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Shared Link&amp;body=https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/919438881422951_919438881422951_1374988044746583 - 1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" class=\"ft-galleryemail-icon\" title=\"Share this post in your email\"><i class=\"fa fa-envelope\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fts-clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fts-jal-single-fb-post\"><div  class=\"fts-jal-fb-right-wrap\"><div class=\"fts-jal-fb-top-wrap \"><div class=\"fts-jal-fb-user-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/919438881422951\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Michelle F. 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Thompson<\/a><\/span><span class=\"fts-jal-fb-post-time\">1 month ago<\/span><div class=\"fts-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fts-jal-fb-message\">And Yet I Rise\u2026<br \/>\nCheck on your \u201cstrong\u201d friends. <br \/>\nI was reminded of this recently. The people in our lives that seemed always cool and in control; always had a smart response like \u201cI\u2019m great\u201d, with a quick smile, when asked how they were doing. <br \/>\nBut deep down, behind the smile, their eyes were screaming for their souls to be seen. <br \/>\nBecause everyone expects \u201cstrong\u201d people not to cry, not to show fear and to always be there for everyone else. <br \/>\nBut most times they are secretly abusing substance, drinking alone, and dying inside. <br \/>\nSo before you assume that the strong person is doing well, ask God to guide you as you reach out and engage them, in a compassionate, loving conversation.  <br \/>\nGal 6:2 <br \/>\n\u201cBear each other\u2019s burdens, fulfilling the law of Christ.\u201d <br \/>\nmichellefthompson.com<div class=\"fts-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fts-clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fts-likes-shares-etc-wrap\"><div class=\"fts-fb-likes-shares-etc-content\"><a 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elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f3d9a3e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Let\u2019s TALK<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab59235 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ab59235\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Diving Deeper<br \/>Some of the topics we\u2019ll discuss <br \/>Part 1<br \/>\u2043 moving to Jamaica (leaving the familiar- family, friends, home, work &#8211; to start all over again in Jamaica) <br \/>Part 2 <br \/>\u2043 Living in Jamaica (from buying or renting a home, trusting individuals to help you with getting settled)<\/p><p>Part 3<br \/>\u2043 finding your purpose; finding you<\/p><p>Part 4<br \/>\u2043 What\u2019s on your mind<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Life Blossoms from Hard Places Life Blossoms from Hard Places Michelle F. Thompson This FB page is to promote myself as an Author. I have an upcoming novel &#8220;A Way to Escape.&#8221; It is a fictional account of a fifteen-year-old and her family in Jamaica in the 1950s. As well, the conditions that led to her family&#8217;s breakdown and her mother&#8217;s consequent migrating to Canada, later sponsoring her and her siblings. Watch this space for the launching of this novel.Michelle F. Thompson10 hours agoAnd Yet I Rise\u2026 A great advice I once got was \u201cDon\u2019t postpone joy,\u201d and I\u2019m passing it on today. How many times have we said, I\u2019ll do this later, I\u2019ll go there tomorrow, I\u2019m gonna take that holiday next year and that time never comes. Start making things happen in your life today- make experiencing joy a daily thing; enjoy the small victories. This doesn\u2019t mean living recklessly, but seeing the good in every situation and let nothing rob you of a joyful encounter. If you have to walk away from certain people, or certain places &#8211; do it, for your sanity and joy. Laugh more. Let your joy be infectious. Live outside your usual perimeters &#8217;cause that&#8217;s where joy awaits, Amen. Ps. 118:24 \u201cThis is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it.\u201dView on FacebookMichelle F. Thompson1 week agoAnd Yet I Rise\u2026 Focus on what\u2019s ahead the past is just that &#8211; past, gone, waiting to be forgotten. The only time to reflect on the past is to remember what\u2019s good, things that make our hearts glad. To keep torturing ourselves about what could\u2019ve been is to cause sickness in our bodies and pain in our heart. Nothing will bring back yesterday, tomorrow is not promised; so why waste that energy when we could be living with peace of mind. Worrying comes from either looking behind, or looking beyond today. So wake up each morning knowing it\u2019s a new chance to right the wrongs of the past; And enjoy today, it\u2019s a present from God, Amen. Matt 6:34 \u201cTherefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Today has enough trouble of its own.\u201dView on FacebookMichelle F. Thompson2 weeks agoAnd Yet I Rise\u2026 No man is an island and no man stands alone. God made us as individuals &#8211; who need other individuals to succeed. Our lives are intertwined from birth, and for the rest of our lives it will take a village, a community, a country for our survival. The food we eat comes from others planting the seeds, picking the produce, preparing it for consumption and getting it into the markets; the houses we live in are constructed by the hands of others; the job we have, someone hired us so we can provide for ourselves and family. I could go on and on to demonstrate our need and dependence for one another. So when pride rides up about self sufficiency, remember it took two people to create you; a whole healthcare system to sustain you; And God\u2019s grace and mercy to see you through. Only God is complete by Himself that\u2019s why we need Him, Amen. Ephesians 4:2 \u201cBe humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.\u201dView on FacebookMichelle F. Thompson3 weeks agoAnd Yet I Rise\u2026 It\u2019s the season of Jesus\u2019 death and resurrection celebration. Those of us who believe that Jesus is our Lord and Saviour will reflect on the sacrifice He made for us dying on the cross at Calgary; and the goodness and mercy that His sacrifice has provided us. So every day we thank God for Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, because without Him life is not worth living. Give Him thanks and praise. 1 Cor. 15:57 \u201cThank God for He gives us victory over sin and death through our Lord Jesus Christ.\u201d1View on FacebookMichelle F. Thompson3 weeks agoAnd Yet I Rise\u2026 Today belongs to me. Tomorrow belongs to the Lord. The Lord requires that we follow as He leads and let His guidance be our compass. He tells us not to worry about tomorrow but to leave what troubles us with him and rest. So if we walk with Him one step at a time, one day at a time, and appreciate His blessings that come with each day, there is no need to wonder what tomorrow brings because He has already gone ahead and laid tomorrow\u2019s path. The Lord promises to see us through every trial as it comes, so we need not rush into tomorrow, from today. Praise God who\u2019s got us covered, Amen. Matt 6:34 \u201cTherefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.\u201d2View on FacebookMichelle F. Thompson1 month agoAnd Yet I Rise\u2026 Trust God\u2019s timing. Trust His ways. Trust His words. Trust God\u2019s plans for your life, because only He knows the beginning from the end for each of us. God won\u2019t lead you half way and suddenly abandon you. He knows the journey He\u2019s taking you on, so with all confidence, follow as He leads. Know that your patience will be tested, your faith will be stretched and your love might wane, but continue to trust and believe, and in time you will be fulfilled, Amen. Isaiah 55:9 \u201cFor as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.\u201dView on Facebook Michelle F. Thompson This FB page is to promote myself as an Author. I have an upcoming novel &#8220;A Way to Escape.&#8221; It is a fictional account of a fifteen-year-old and her family in Jamaica in the 1950s. As well, the conditions that led to her family&#8217;s breakdown and her mother&#8217;s consequent migrating to Canada, later sponsoring her and her siblings. Watch this space for the launching of this novel.Michelle F. 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