Courage during a shutdown, my shutdown ended. There is no dilemma that God has not already supplied, I knew that God was with me He said that He will never leave me nor forsake me. How do you know you have faith if you never went through a storm? "Redeemed from the hands of the Enemy" Psalms 107 (KJV) "Promise of Restoration" Nevertheless, I will bring health and healing Jeremiah 33:6 (NIV) "Led by the Spirit of God" Romans 8: 14 (ESV) "Kept in Safety Wherever I Go" Psalms 91: 11(CEB) "Blessed coming in and Blessed Going out" Duet, 28:6 (NASB) During my trails of negativity thoughts sadness the presence of God was with me I didn't realize it until later when I made up my mind to take care of my children and myself. The Power of God is my strength and my shield, my heart trust in Him. But my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:19) I believe God always provides for us yes, I was afraid to be on my own didn't have any income but because of my faith in Christ I begin to believe in His provision. God provided for thousands of Israelites in a desert I believe if you ask Him, He will provide, and He did for me. I had a purpose, God have a purpose for my life I knew that He had something good for me, I am passionate for people, my relationship with others the purpose of making people happy through my drawing. I'm not fully walking in my purpose, but I am ready and optimistic about doing so much more. Psalm 57: 2 "I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills his purpose for me.