Lately I have been asking God to help me deal with pain and heartache. I felt myself being taken over by it and not being able to breathe almost. I felt like I was being robbed for my joy and didn't know how I was going to get it back. I didn't want my heart to become hardened and my emotions become none. I just wanted to be the happy, loving and kind hearted person that I am. I just wanted to be HAPPY. I also just wanted everyone around me to be happy, which in return, my happiness had to come last. But just when you thought you succeeded in making those happy around you and finally you would get your happiness, you get slapped in the face....everything that you are doing just isn't good enough. So what do you do when you don't feel like you are good enough? Seek God! YOU ARE good enough!!! After the tears and the pouring of my heart out to God, I was reminded that I am a child of God. Created in his image and given the power to overcome any situation by his word. Satan comes to kill, steal and destroy. He wants us to be unhappy and depressed. I am not going to give him what he wants and give him a chance to rejoice on my behalf. Instead, I'm going to stomp on his head with my fervent prayers and worship to God for giving me another testimony!!! God's love is unconditional and will last forever. I know that I can always count on him to step in and comfort me when times are rough and guide me through whatever it is that may be going on. He won't judge me and look at me for all the things that I am not but instead he will see all that I AM. Ohhhh but not man. Man will judge you and tell you what you are doing wrong, what you are not and will focus on the negative. Thank God he is not like us, rather we are like him.
Psalm 118:8
"It is better to take refuge in the LORD
than to trust in humans."
Psalm 147:3
"He heals the brokenhearted
and binds up their wounds."
Joshua 1:9
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go."
Proverbs 4:23
"Above all else, guard your heart,
for everything you do flows from it."
Matthew 19:26
"Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”
Prayer is essential. Talk to God and he will heal whatever it is that may be broken. I'm in the process of healing myself....
Monday, April 23, 2012
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Thursday, April 12, 2012
Read...
"We live in a world gone wrong, one that was created perfect but now suffers the ravages of sin: death, violated relationships, children born with disabilities and deformities, disease, man's inhumanity to man,moral failures, tragedies of major proportions, chaos. It is, indeed, a broken world. But it is one thing to shake our heads at the mess the world is in; it is quite another to confront the reality of it in our own lives. One layer away, it is sad, but when it hits us it is ominous...
When we stand in the middle of a life storm, it seems as if the storm has become our way of life. We cannot see a way out. We are unable to chart a course back to smoother waters. We feel defeated and broken. Will that brokenness produce a cynicism that will keep us forever in the mire of "if only" thinking? Or will we yield up that brokenness to the resources of One who calms the winds and waves, heals the brokenhearted and forgives the most grievous of sins?"
-Verdell Davis
When we stand in the middle of a life storm, it seems as if the storm has become our way of life. We cannot see a way out. We are unable to chart a course back to smoother waters. We feel defeated and broken. Will that brokenness produce a cynicism that will keep us forever in the mire of "if only" thinking? Or will we yield up that brokenness to the resources of One who calms the winds and waves, heals the brokenhearted and forgives the most grievous of sins?"
-Verdell Davis
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Today
Today did not start off so great but I refuse to let it continue that way or let someone else who may not be having a good day step in and TRY to ruin mine. I understand that it may not be them necessarily, but whatever they may be going through and I was just there to have to take the brunt of it. Not saying that is cool to do but some may not know any other way. With that said, I am just going to share a part of my reading that helps me get over that bump...
Isaiah 43:2
" When you pass through the waters,
I will be with you;
and when you pass through the rivers,
they will not sweep over you.
When you walk through the fire,
you will not be burned;
the flames will not set you ablaze."
James 1:2-4
"Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds,
because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.
Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything."
God is always with us. Protecting us from harm and evil doings of those who do not have our best interest at heart. I am on a journey to become more like Christ and in doing so, I must remember that trials don't have to be huge situations but its the daily events that challenge our personal beliefs and values. If I am going to be a representative of Christ I need to have more of him (spirit) and less of me (flesh). I want my perseverance through these trials to be complete so that I will not be lacking anything. It's not always easy but it is always worth it.
Isaiah 43:2
" When you pass through the waters,
I will be with you;
and when you pass through the rivers,
they will not sweep over you.
When you walk through the fire,
you will not be burned;
the flames will not set you ablaze."
James 1:2-4
"Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds,
because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.
Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything."
God is always with us. Protecting us from harm and evil doings of those who do not have our best interest at heart. I am on a journey to become more like Christ and in doing so, I must remember that trials don't have to be huge situations but its the daily events that challenge our personal beliefs and values. If I am going to be a representative of Christ I need to have more of him (spirit) and less of me (flesh). I want my perseverance through these trials to be complete so that I will not be lacking anything. It's not always easy but it is always worth it.
Monday, April 9, 2012
The Golden Rule
Quick post......
"do unto others as you would have them do unto you"...This saying is what we call the "Golden Rule".
Treat others how you would like to be treated. I know its hard to do that at times but try to be mindful of this when you react to a situation. If you wouldn't like it, I suggest you not do it to others. Sooner or later it will catch up with you....
Just a thought....possibly a feeling
"do unto others as you would have them do unto you"...This saying is what we call the "Golden Rule".
Treat others how you would like to be treated. I know its hard to do that at times but try to be mindful of this when you react to a situation. If you wouldn't like it, I suggest you not do it to others. Sooner or later it will catch up with you....
Just a thought....possibly a feeling
Friday, April 6, 2012
Good Friday
Well it's Friday! Good Friday at that! It's such a beautiful day outside with the wind blowing and the sun shining...too bad I have to work =(.
Today is the day that we remember the Resurrection of Jesus. I'm taking this day to commemorate the suffering of Jesus and to thank him for giving his life for mine. In prayer and supplication, I plan to get even closer to the most important man in my life....
What I'm looking forward to is the food that comes along with Easter...don't judge me. You can call me a fat girl a small girl's body.
In case i don't get a chance to say it before the day comes, Happy Easter!
Today is the day that we remember the Resurrection of Jesus. I'm taking this day to commemorate the suffering of Jesus and to thank him for giving his life for mine. In prayer and supplication, I plan to get even closer to the most important man in my life....
What I'm looking forward to is the food that comes along with Easter...don't judge me. You can call me a fat girl a small girl's body.
In case i don't get a chance to say it before the day comes, Happy Easter!
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