Pausing With God

Though I have watched the movie, "One Night With The King" many times, it never gets old.  This movie portrays the life of the young Jewish girl, Hadassah.  Due to circumstances beyond her control she was selected to become Esther, the Queen of Persia. The full account can be read in the Book of Esther in the Bible.  This story reminds me of us, yes; you and me.  There are situations in our lives that we did not sign up for.  The passage through menopause is a perfect example.  This is one expedition we would have skipped if given the chance. Menopause is the permanent end of menstruation and fertility.  Menopause can happen in your 40s or 50s, but the average age is 51 in the United States.  It is a natural biological process. Although it ends fertility, you can stay healthy, vital and sexual. Some women feel relieved because they no longer need to worry about pregnancy. But for many menopause has thrown them into a tail spin.  Countless women are suffering in sil