“The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him.” Psalm 28:7
I find few things more uncomfortable than not being able to control outcomes. Letting go of what I can’t control is a daily act of surrender for me. When deeply invested in something or someone, trusting God with the details, timing, and result can be desperately difficult.
Maybe for you, trusting Him with the health journey you’re on challenges...
“So, if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.” Philippians 2:1-4
You are so much more than a body. You are a masterfully...
Some urged me to kill you, but I spared you; I said, `I will not lift my hand against my master because he is the LORD's anointed.' See, my father, look at this piece of your robe in my hand! I cut off the corner of your robe but did not kill you. Now understand and recognize that I am not guilty of wrongdoing or rebellion. I have not wronged you, but you are hunting me down to take my life. May the LORD judge between you and me. And may the LORD avenge the wrongs you have done to me, but my...
An old English proverb says, “When we’re in a hurry, the Devil is happy.”
Hurry as we may, that thought should certainly be enough to stop us in our tracks and cause a bit of healthy reflection. For most of us, being busy is a way of life. From sunrise to sunset, an undercurrent of hurry drives our culture. So much so that “Hurry Sickness” is now considered a diagnosable condition. Without the careful pursuit of deceleration, our body, mind, and spirit suffer the effects of hurried living.
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Are you a slave to diets? Women in general are the primary target for diets, because of the world's pressure on us to conform our bodies to a certain size and image. Diets can start off with an innocent approach to lose a few pounds, but can quickly wreck havoc on our bodies and minds. So, how do we gain freedom from the ever-compelling pull to join the next trend that promises to give us our "dream body"? What if I told you it was as simple, yet powerful as the word of God!?
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Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will give rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light. Matthew 11:28-30
Have you ever said something out loud, and the moment you spoke, know that your words were the voice of the Lord and not your own? That happened to me earlier this week. I felt so...
“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 hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you.” Jeremiah 29:11-12
I sat down to write this week’s devotional. I paused and prayed, “Lord, what is your heart for your daughters this week? What would you say? What do they need to hear from you this week?” I heard Him speak to my heart, “Tell them to trust my timing.” The...
I'll never forget the first time I mustered up the courage to tell someone that the Lord had delivered me from eating disorders. Saying it aloud felt "risky" somehow, but the moment I spoke of His power, there was a strengthening that left me forever changed. My hesitation grew into a hunger. I began to understand in a new way the promise that we overcome our struggles and sin by the powerful sacrifice of Jesus and the word of our testimony. The more we tell of how Christ frees us, the more...
“For God did not give us a spirit of timidity or cowardice or fear, but [He has given us a spirit] of power and love and of sound judgment and personal discipline [abilities that result in a calm, well-balanced mind, and self-control].” 2 Timothy 1:7
Who needs to be reminded of who they are today? When we believe that we are powerless to change areas of our lives that we desire to improve – health, hope, happiness, or holiness – we buy into a lie from the Enemy. We’ve lost sight of, maybe...
“And let us not grow weary of doing good, for, in due season, we will reap if we do not give up.” Galatians 6:9
I’ve noticed a bit of an epidemic lately. Maybe you have too? I’m part of an online group of local moms. There is an overwhelming theme among them. Loneliness, overwhelm, anxiety, stress, and a desperate search for balance. More than ever, women seem to feel as though they are drowning. I suspect several reasons for this, but the rescue seems completely allusive for many.
My heart...
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