Tag: do not give up
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Jesus and Grit
Crisis and grief change your brain. I’ve studied, taken classes, and read many books and articles about trauma and how it affects the brain. What I wasn’t expecting was how it would impact me in ways that hadn’t occurred before. Somehow I was blinded that it was occurring to me. When crisis came and grief…
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All The Praise
Today I must believe that all that has been intended to harm and destroy those I love, will be used for good. I must believe that it will all be turned around as justice prevails. Worthy is your name, Jesus! Be exalted high in the heavens. You deserve all of our praise. In times of…
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Never Surrender Your Hope
Intensity. Passion. Victory. Life is interesting. Are you contending for something great? Does it feel as if the darkness presses in close to you as you wait for your miracle? Never surrender your hope. When it feels as if lifes punches have taken your breath away. Choose joy. There is a God who loves you…
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Warrior
Dear heart, arise and lift your head up. Do you have the courage to face the day even amidst your darkest hour? When the battle is thick and a cloud of darkness is all you can see surrounding you, will you choose to be brave and press on? The Lord, like a fierce lion is…
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Facing Victory
When one waits for a miracle to come to pass in what direction does that individual stand? One stands facing towards victory no matter what opposition may come. It can be too easy to dwell on the current circumstances where it can seem like nothing is changing. At some point it may even feel as…
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Do It Again
2018 is on the horizon and I have many things on my mind. I have spent 2017 forgiving many, loving fiercely and surrendering my soul to my mighty God. There are many questions I have and many prayers I’m waiting for the Lord to answer. He has done great things for my heart, my soul…
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The Not So Evil Stepmom
Do you ever wonder if your love is breaking through to your stepkids? Are you in a situation where the other parent is not easy to work with? Is life often like a rollercoaster due to the parental alienation tactics that brainwash each child that you love? Do not give up. Do not stop loving…
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My Response
My prayers shake the atmosphere. Beauty rises from the ashes. Dry bones come to life. In life and death, in joy and sorrow, in acceptance and rejection I still need you God. Tears may fall but I know that you love me. You are good. You are love. You are joy. I will live for…
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Do not give up.
Do not give up. Be obedient. This is only a season. Cling to God. These are all phrases that I have been telling myself a lot lately. In a moment of raw honesty, there have been some days where the battle seemed to be so harsh that I literally wanted to give up. In those…
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