"But in al these things we overwhelmingly conquer through Him who loved us." - Romans 8:37
He loves us. He wants only good for us, for me.
It is not that God would put a stop to my pain if I had enough faith; it is that God would put a stop to anything in my life that did not have a glorious purpose. His plans for me are good.
And though I may fail along this path He has chosen for me, that does not make me a failure.
I only truly fail when I give up. . .give up on trying, give up on seeking, give up on praying . . . for through Him, I am more that a conqueror.
Through Him, I am no longer condemned. Through Him, I will not be defeated. And through Him, I can do all things.
You have the hope that you can conquer whatever ails you. You don't have to let it get the best of you. You can be victorious through the pain, through the sadness, through the struggle. He wants you to be all He made you to be. If it helps, keep a record of each small victory. It may be as simple as taking a shower today, or as big as confronting someone who has hurt you, maybe putting up boundaries or not making them a part of your daily life and keeping a safe distance from them for the sake of your well being. Sometimes we have to take the step of taking care of ourselves, and in that we will find strength to take another step.
Jesus said "I am the Vine." We are to abide in and wait on Him as our everything. As a sufferer of many illnesses, both physical and mental, I have learned much through seeking Him. Tune in every week for a word of encouragement with a Scripture from the perspective of one who has found significant strength and healing and wisdom from those Scriptures. Thanks for liking, commenting, and subscribing.
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Monday, November 20, 2017
Monday, November 13, 2017
My Help
"But I am poor and needy; yet the Lord thinks upon me. You are my help and my deliverer; do not delay, O my God." - Psalm 40:17
You are my help. And oh, how I need help! God's faithfulness is what has brought me through. He did not give up on me even when I gave up. I wanted my life to end, and He wanted to give me a fresh start.
Now I know, He is good. Now I know He is here, beside me.
Though I may not know why I suffer, I know Your grace abounds and sees me through.
I will proclaim Your work in my life, God. How Your goodness and faithfulness have changed me forever and saved my life.
If you are wanting or thinking about ending your life, do not hesitate to seek help. God wants more for your life than you can even imagine right now. You have purpose, you are loved, and you will see brighter days. You are not beyond hope, you are not beyond help, you are not beyond the point of no return.
Depression does not have to win. There is freedom and healing found in our Savior. You may not get better over night, but He is with you on the journey upward toward recovery and stability. He offers a better quality of life than what you have now.
You are my help. And oh, how I need help! God's faithfulness is what has brought me through. He did not give up on me even when I gave up. I wanted my life to end, and He wanted to give me a fresh start.
Now I know, He is good. Now I know He is here, beside me.
Though I may not know why I suffer, I know Your grace abounds and sees me through.
I will proclaim Your work in my life, God. How Your goodness and faithfulness have changed me forever and saved my life.
If you are wanting or thinking about ending your life, do not hesitate to seek help. God wants more for your life than you can even imagine right now. You have purpose, you are loved, and you will see brighter days. You are not beyond hope, you are not beyond help, you are not beyond the point of no return.
Depression does not have to win. There is freedom and healing found in our Savior. You may not get better over night, but He is with you on the journey upward toward recovery and stability. He offers a better quality of life than what you have now.
Monday, November 6, 2017
What is Good
"Yes, the Lord will give what is good" - Psalm 85:12
I must trust God has made me the way I am for a purpose, for His glory. I am called to be victorious, but victory means there will be battles and struggles. May I not be discouraged or dismayed by them, though, for the Lord is with me.
If God's glory is found through my suffering, then so be it. I still believe in healing, but moreover, I believe in His goodness no matter what the circumstance may be.
How could I have learned to trust Him without hard times? How could I grasp unconditional love and forgiveness without the hurt caused by others?
You, oh Lord, truly do give me what is good for me. May You be glorified.
In your trust journal, if you decided to make one, be sure to record the good things God gives and His blessings He shows to you each day, no matter how small. Remain thankful for the small things and God may just give you bigger and better things to be thankful for, giving Him the praise and glory for His work in your life. For why would God give us bigger and better things when we are not even grateful for the portion He is giving us today?
I must trust God has made me the way I am for a purpose, for His glory. I am called to be victorious, but victory means there will be battles and struggles. May I not be discouraged or dismayed by them, though, for the Lord is with me.
If God's glory is found through my suffering, then so be it. I still believe in healing, but moreover, I believe in His goodness no matter what the circumstance may be.
How could I have learned to trust Him without hard times? How could I grasp unconditional love and forgiveness without the hurt caused by others?
You, oh Lord, truly do give me what is good for me. May You be glorified.
In your trust journal, if you decided to make one, be sure to record the good things God gives and His blessings He shows to you each day, no matter how small. Remain thankful for the small things and God may just give you bigger and better things to be thankful for, giving Him the praise and glory for His work in your life. For why would God give us bigger and better things when we are not even grateful for the portion He is giving us today?
Monday, October 30, 2017
No Fear
"Fear not, for I have redeemed you . . . I have called you by your name; you are Mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned or scorched, nor will the flame kindle upon you." - Isaiah 43:1-2
I am His. He is with me, He is for me, and He is ever by my side.
He is at work in my life. In my heartache in and in my weakness, He is ever at work.
I will not fear, because He is for me. Whatever I go through, He will never leave me. Whatever I do, He will never give up on me.
I focus my eyes on Him and trust in Him.
You do not need to live in fear because God has you in His hands. He will not let us be destroyed. We can overcome our anxiety through Him by learning to trust Him. This is a process that takes time. Start trusting God with the small things and little by little we will learn to trust God more and more with bigger and bigger things. Then we can have His peace upon us that keeps anxiety at bay, keeping our eyes fixed on Him.
What is one thing you can trust God with today? Try to make it simple, but don't forget it by tomorrow. We learn to trust more by remembering God's faithfulness in the simple and small things from days past. Maybe you can start a journal of God's faithfulness in your life?
I am His. He is with me, He is for me, and He is ever by my side.
He is at work in my life. In my heartache in and in my weakness, He is ever at work.
I will not fear, because He is for me. Whatever I go through, He will never leave me. Whatever I do, He will never give up on me.
I focus my eyes on Him and trust in Him.
You do not need to live in fear because God has you in His hands. He will not let us be destroyed. We can overcome our anxiety through Him by learning to trust Him. This is a process that takes time. Start trusting God with the small things and little by little we will learn to trust God more and more with bigger and bigger things. Then we can have His peace upon us that keeps anxiety at bay, keeping our eyes fixed on Him.
What is one thing you can trust God with today? Try to make it simple, but don't forget it by tomorrow. We learn to trust more by remembering God's faithfulness in the simple and small things from days past. Maybe you can start a journal of God's faithfulness in your life?
Monday, October 23, 2017
What is in my heart?
"For out of the fullness of the heart, the mouth speaks."
- Matthew 12:34
How do I know what is in my heart? By what is coming out of my mouth.
Am I spitting out venomous words of anger or criticism? Or am I sharing words of wisdom and love?
Only looking to the Lord, seeking His truth and abiding in Him will change what is in my heart. Only He can renew my mind.
I can reflect on the pains and troubles of my past without dwelling on the negative thoughts and letting them consume me.
When I put my struggles through the sifter of God's truth, then I can see what happens in my life through His eyes. I may not understand, but I will know the truth about it.
And the truth is, God gives good things and God can use even the worst things in our lives for good, for His glory. The truth is that God will see us through and make our faith stronger on the other side of struggles and trials and pain. The truth is that God can make our heart and mind renewed every day, fresh without being entrapped in lies or guilt.
Let God renew you today by spending time with Him in His Word and in prayer.
- Matthew 12:34
How do I know what is in my heart? By what is coming out of my mouth.
Am I spitting out venomous words of anger or criticism? Or am I sharing words of wisdom and love?
Only looking to the Lord, seeking His truth and abiding in Him will change what is in my heart. Only He can renew my mind.
I can reflect on the pains and troubles of my past without dwelling on the negative thoughts and letting them consume me.
When I put my struggles through the sifter of God's truth, then I can see what happens in my life through His eyes. I may not understand, but I will know the truth about it.
And the truth is, God gives good things and God can use even the worst things in our lives for good, for His glory. The truth is that God will see us through and make our faith stronger on the other side of struggles and trials and pain. The truth is that God can make our heart and mind renewed every day, fresh without being entrapped in lies or guilt.
Let God renew you today by spending time with Him in His Word and in prayer.
Monday, October 16, 2017
Let Me Ask
"You do not have because you do not ask." - James 4:2 (NKJV)
If I but ask God to enlighten me to His vision, His plan for me, His will - He is ready to do just that. He is eager to fill my mind with truth. He is simply waiting for me to ask for help - to turn to Him saying "I cannot do this on my own."
Do I want to be full of His light, His vision, His truth? Then let me ask! Am I weary of trying to serve or fight in my own strength? Then let me ask! Am I struggling to keep in a constant fellowship with Him? Let. Me. Ask.
Lord, help me. I want to just overflow with abundance of little things that bring joy to Your heart. This is Your vision for me this day.
If I but ask God to enlighten me to His vision, His plan for me, His will - He is ready to do just that. He is eager to fill my mind with truth. He is simply waiting for me to ask for help - to turn to Him saying "I cannot do this on my own."
Do I want to be full of His light, His vision, His truth? Then let me ask! Am I weary of trying to serve or fight in my own strength? Then let me ask! Am I struggling to keep in a constant fellowship with Him? Let. Me. Ask.
Lord, help me. I want to just overflow with abundance of little things that bring joy to Your heart. This is Your vision for me this day.
Monday, October 9, 2017
His Plans
"For I know the plans I have for you" declares the Lord. "Plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you a hope and future." - Jeremiah 29:11
God's plans for me do not include my being stuck in a pit of negativity. Dwelling on the negative, not just acknowledging it, but dwelling solely on all that is negative in my life is not a plan God has for me. Scripture says to think on good things, to remain thankful, to fill our hearts with praise.
Even when there is something chemically wrong with the brain, I believe fighting back the lies with positive truth is vital to ever getting better. It may not be the medical cure, but it is vital to recovery.
God's plans for me means my doing something good with everything brought into my life. Hard times, hard people, hard places . . . what will I do with what He brings? This also goes for blessing and joys. Will I give Him praise in every circumstance?
God's plans for me do not include my being stuck in a pit of negativity. Dwelling on the negative, not just acknowledging it, but dwelling solely on all that is negative in my life is not a plan God has for me. Scripture says to think on good things, to remain thankful, to fill our hearts with praise.
Even when there is something chemically wrong with the brain, I believe fighting back the lies with positive truth is vital to ever getting better. It may not be the medical cure, but it is vital to recovery.
God's plans for me means my doing something good with everything brought into my life. Hard times, hard people, hard places . . . what will I do with what He brings? This also goes for blessing and joys. Will I give Him praise in every circumstance?
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