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Jamie's avatar

YES!!! I pray for you and for your wife regularly. Your presence is missed, but I know God is working in you both,pruning, shaping and molding you into who you were always intended to be and I am here for it, in eager expectation of what He will do next. Jesus didn’t say follow me and it will be easy. Sometimes it feels like a slow death but my goodness it is far more than worth it.

Brandon Ward 😎's avatar

Thank you, Jamie. You were one of the gems God gifted me by being on Substack and I hope we can stay in touch. I'm grateful for our friendship and your prayers. He really is... It's quite the ride! It's a blessing to be go through it together. The old me is dying, just as Christ intends for us!

Deb Hillyer's avatar

It takes courage to do what you've done, and what you're saying here. It's ok to take a pause to reflect and regroup. If I've learned anything it's there's no right or wrong way to do life. Each of us has a relationship with God that is unique and between you two, and private. I hope you realize that you're already successful because your trust is in God, and I have no doubt you will continue serving him and serving others, as that's what it's all about.

Brandon Ward 😎's avatar

Thank you for this, Deb. That is my desire, to serve the Lord with all my life. He’s remaking me into something and I’m welcoming it. Your encouragement is a blessing. Christ is the purpose and meaning I’ve been searching for my whole life :)

Kelly Jackson's avatar

Thank you for sharing this Brandon. Praying for God’s steady hand over you and your family as you navigate a deeper obedience. And you are right, it is NOT painless. Looking forward to see who and what emerges on the other side.

Brandon Ward 😎's avatar

Thank you for this blessing, Kelly! My wife and I both are being remade in Christ. It's glorious and crazy, lol. I hope you and your husband and enjoying being back together as a family! May Christ abide!

Deborah Hewitt's avatar

Picking up the cross and following him,

I understand completely.

Thank you for your encouragement 🙏 God bless you and your family ✝️

Brandon Ward 😎's avatar

Amen, Deborah. It's a privilege to serve the Lord. Thank you for your kindness and encouragement. May God's glory shine brightly in your life!

Deborah Hewitt's avatar

Thank you Brandon 😊 🙏✝️

Dr. Bob's avatar

Hey Brandon,

Sorry to hear you’re going through a tough time, but the Lord uses those to refine us and build trust and character: Rom 5:3-5. If there’s anything I can do to help (including finances) please let me know. And if you need to talk, call me anytime. Love you bro!

Brandon Ward 😎's avatar

Thank you for this, Dr. Bob. I will be in touch so we can stay connected. I've appreciated our fellowship here together. I look forward to seeing what the Lord has planned for us!

Love you brother!

James Webb's avatar

Sending love 🌱✝️🌱

Brandon Ward 😎's avatar

Blessings, brother 🙏

Break Free With Me (Mac)'s avatar

Love you buddy! Godspeed!

Brandon Ward 😎's avatar

Love you brother! Very thankful for our friendship!

Break Free With Me (Mac)'s avatar

Amen to that man!

Alan's avatar

Its a narrow gate and a difficult way. Philippians 2:12-13. work out your salvation with fear and treambling, for He is working in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.

Brandon Ward 😎's avatar

Amen, Alan. Thank you for your kindness and encouragement in my walk with Christ. Blessings to you sir!

Michael Blissenbach's avatar

I am very proud of you for doing this and I support you 100%, brother, and I will definitely keep in touch. I love you, bro! 👊🏻🙏✝️

Brandon Ward 😎's avatar

Thank you, Mike! We will for sure stay in touch. You were one of the gifts God gave me from Substack! Love you, brother!

Jeanie Hosken's avatar

God bless you, Brandon. You are in the best possible place. 🙏🦅

Brandon Ward 😎's avatar

Thank you for your encouragement, Jeanie!

Julie West Worth Remembering's avatar

Would it be wierd if I call sometime to say hi? I feel like we are friends even if you are not on substack.

Brandon Ward 😎's avatar

Absolutely not! I would love that ☺️

Adrena Anderson-Ward's avatar

Thank you for this honest update. I truly am inspired by your obedience and commitment to your family. God is Good and He has it all figured out. Keep trusting. I can’t wait to see how He moves through you.

Brandon Ward 😎's avatar

Thank you for your kindness and support, Adrena!

EmbracedByGod with Ruth Sermon's avatar

Thank you for sharing. It's what I call 'living in Abba's Embrace'; when you feel that peace underneath all the turmoil and uncertainty. When peace 'shouldn't' be there... but it is. 🙏