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Monday, February 7, 2011
In response to Moms Together for 2/7/2011
The way that I turn my struggles over to God is Pray about everything…I talk to God about every little detail! (1 peter 5:7) Because nothing is impossible with him…( Luke 1:37) I constantly think of the miracles he did in the bible like part the red sea, multiply the fish and the loaves, etc.. And know he is the same yesterday, today and forever (Hebrews13:8). So I know that the God I serve can help me! And our help comes from the Lord. ( Psalm 121:2) Also, I know that Gods thoughts are always on me, it says in ( PSALM 139:17-18) that he thinks about us more times a day then there is sand…And has captured all of my tears (PSALM 56:8) . I also know that although I may go through times of suffering god would never give me more than I can handle (1corinthians 10:13), nor will he abandon me (Hebrews 13:5) even during times of trouble. Not only that but I know to rejoice in times of suffering because joy comes in the morning (psalm 30:5) and I believe God is working up a miracle because it says in (Romans 8:28) that he causes everything to work together for our good, so with that I believe that all evil Satan has set out for my destruction God will use it for my good. AND HE IS A GOD of promises(Hebrews 6:12,18).
so in (Jeremiah 29:11) It references the plans he has for me and they are to prosper me and not harm me, and plans to give me hope and a future. These are scriptures I HANG on to in times of suffering and I journal, I praise him during the storms because it is like boot camp for my faith, it strengthens me and keeps me aware of his mighty works when things get better. I also stay in my word every day, meditating on his word and praying daily are essential to my well being just as our bodies need food and feel horrible when we don’t eat, I believe the word of god is spiritual food that we need daily and when we don’t read we feel empty and depleted, I can speak for myself and say that if I don’t start my day with spiritual food I feel horrible. Lastly I always pray for God’s will to be done in all areas of my life, and for him to take the lead in my life that as I go through hard times I hang on to him as he makes a way through them, as a stay at home mom of 3 soon to be 4, with little to any adult interaction besides from my husband it has gotten extremely lonely at times but by staying home and moving away from my family God has been able to teach me many things including most important which is for me to call on Jesus for everything! And because he is my counselor (Isaiah 9:6), and he is my friend (James 2:23) I know he can lead me threw all of my struggles and into the abundant life he has in store for me! I do keep a journal of what God is doing in my life because it is always neat to look back and see everything God has done and continues to do in my life!
*I do want to include that I have a close relationship with my mother also, so I am blessed that I can go to her and ask her to be in agreeance in prayer for something that I might be going threw so If you have someone like this in your life consider it to be a blessing...
*I do want to include that I have a close relationship with my mother also, so I am blessed that I can go to her and ask her to be in agreeance in prayer for something that I might be going threw so If you have someone like this in your life consider it to be a blessing...
Thursday, February 3, 2011
New Blog
So after reading different women's blogs I have decided to start my own....first blog ! woo hoo.
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"There is No One Like You!"
At that point, I think a lot of us secretly compared ourselves to those around us, observed who was liked most, and tried to be like the popular people.
In my Proverbs 31 devotion, "Becoming the Real Me," I talk about having that same unhealthy habit in my adult life, too. And I know I'm not alone. For many women, it wasn't just a phase when we were teenagers; it's still a struggle now.
Sometimes it's because we don't have the confidence to find out who we really are. Many of us are just more more comfortable buried in busyness and hiding behind our self-doubts.
And lots of times it's because we're convinced we don't really have anything special to offer anyway, so we just keep being who others want, need or expect us to be.
Well my friend, it's time to stop. How,? Well, first we have to top comparing ourselves to other women. Why would we compare how we feel inadequate on the inside with how someone else looks like they had it all together on the outside? We always end up feeling less than.
Not only is comparison toxic for us personally, it's also destructive relationally. Comparison causes us measure ours worth against other women, and it makes us compete with each other.
But God created us to complete one another, not compete with each other.
[Image]In my book, A Confident Heart, I share how we can do that by encouraging each others' strengths, overlooking each others' weaknesses and celebrating each other' uniqueness.
The truth is, life is hard and we need each other! “But now God has placed the parts, each one of them in the body just as He wanted. And if they were all the same part, where would the body be? Now there are many parts, yet one body.” 1 Corinthians 12:18-20
God gives all of us unique personalities, abilities, passions and experiences because we each play a leading role in the story He’s writing with our lives.
So, today when you are tempted to compare yourself to another woman and doubt starts whispering that you’re not as smart as she is, or gifted or pretty or godly…remember you are "God’s masterpiece...created anew in Christ so that [you] can do the good things He planned for [you] long ago.” Ephesians 2:10, (NLT)
In my upcoming book, A Confident Heart: How to Stop Doubting Yourself and Live in the Security of God’s Promises, I have a whole chapter on this topic and other self-doubts that keep us from becoming the women God created us to be!