Nicole Tatlock Leet - Author, Personal Development

Another Friday Night.

Another night of being the dog bed.

I love capturing Gods work. This sunset in the Midwest was beautiful and this picture doesn’t do it justice.

I have found some of my favorite sunsets come from the Midwest.

Ive waited all my life for pastries in Italy.

Hello Rome.

Day 11: Lamentations 3:21-23 But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.

I want to provide some context - the reason I didn’t include it in the beginning part is because I wanted to focus on the hope, love and mercies that are Gods faithfulness and how great it is at the center. BUT it is important to know the context to appreciate the hope….

Affliction and homelessness, the wormwood and the poison. Remembering these things we become depressed but then we override those memories with the goodness that is Gods mercy, love and faith and we are fulfilled with a new hope. We are focused on the faithfulness that God brings to us, regardless of where we stand in that moment.

And it is important to remember it is just a moment, and God will bring you out of it, we talked about Jeremiah 29:11 promised us that, even after the exile, even after the sinfulness and the ignored request for obedience, God still granted them that hope, peace and a plan.

And that statement right there may have us thinking, well why do I have to be obedient if God is going to just give me hope and peace anyways? Well for 3 reasons …

First: not everyone gets that hope and peace. You could continue to walk down the wrong path, even after being exiled and you just repeat the cycle, never getting to that hope and peace.

Second: why would you want to continue to push Gods anger, his discipline for disobedience? It’s like you enjoy it or something? And surely to goodness, you can’t want to experience Gods wrath and anger.

Three: Why wouldn’t you at least TRY to be the best version of yourself that God created in his image? Why wouldn’t you want to do good and follow the ways and obedience of the God who will bless you in abundance, lead you to the promised land, and guide you to the riches in heaven? Why wouldn’t you do everything he wants you to do, and why wouldn’t you give yourself every opportunity to live a life that leads with love, mercy and grace instead of anger, wrath and discipline?

Today I challenge you to walk in one obedience for the day, do everything you can to not sin, to not disobey, and see if Gods grace, love and mercy is filled in you. Pray for his guidance today and for him to show you that grace, love and mercy.

As we close out the year, we have decided to launch "100 Days of Hope: Ending 2024 Rooted in God's Word"

Each day right here on FB and IG, we will be sharing not just scripture but application, explanation and prayers from that scripture. Join us as we dive into building our relationships stronger at a pivotal moment in our lives.

We hope you will join us in daily discussion, and weekly lives.

When I tell you never give up, never give up.

It may not be in your time, but God always provides.

I have not owned a vehicle in my name, since 2016. For most of my adult live I struggled.

✔️ Suicidal Depression
✔️Anxiety
✔️Mental Abuse
✔️Toxic Relationships
✔️Alcoholic
✔️Poor Decisions
✔️Evictions
✔️Bad credit

Jeremiah 29…70 years of exile. Thank you Lord it was only 23.

Jeremiah 29:11 … “the plans I have for you, declares the Lord. “Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

3 years ago I left Florida, all I knew and travelled the country. Finding myself and fixing the hurt, from myself and others.

Refocusing on my relationship with God.

I have never felt better about my life and I give all of it to God. He gets the glory. I work hard, but on days when it’s too much, God picks up the pieces and keeps me going.

Today, I am happily married to a God-fearing man with our relationship God focused. I have amazing relationships with my kids, family and friends. We own 2 very successful businesses, generating 6 figures a month. And for the first time in 8 years, I own a brand new car, in my name. I rent a house I’m not worried about being evicted from. I have a house full of food. I live a life fueled by God and free of worry and anxiety.

I get to travel the world and make amazing memories with my husband, kids and our family and friends. I’ve seen places I’ve only ever dreamed about.

No matter what you are going through or where you have been…there is a way out.

GOD.

Find him. Trust him. Pray to him.

When In Paris.

Living my best life, with my best friend, filled with adventure and memories.

Life is too short and Gods work is too amazing to not see it all!

Your morning conversation with God hits different when you feel his presence, hear his voice and the tears come.

Seek him and he will come. I’m still unfinished but the work he has done, has changed every aspect of my life.

We get mad at God when he doesn’t “give us” what we wanted, but when was the last time you gave him what he wanted?

Your relationship with God is just like any other relationship, he cannot give, give, and give, if he isn’t receiving as well.

And you can’t expect him to give constantly (or consistently) if you aren’t doing the same.