Showing posts with label overcome. Show all posts
Showing posts with label overcome. Show all posts
Sunday, December 30, 2012
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Saturday, August 11, 2012
Inspirational Quote of the Day
John 16:33
Sunday, August 5, 2012
Monday, July 23, 2012
Inspirational Video Moment: He Has His Hands on You
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Monday, June 18, 2012
Inspirational Video Moment: Overcoming Loneliness, Alcohol and Drugsl!
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Thursday, June 7, 2012
By Your Side by Roger Horsch
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That can cause us to run and hide
But there is a strength that runs right through us
‘cause we know Jesus is by our side.
He’s always there when times are tough
And when the times are good
We should remember to pull our strength from Him
Because He says we always should.
He gives us the power to overcome
He opens our eyes to see
What it is our lives are now
And what our lives should be.
Our time is only temporary
As we walk upon this earth
He’s been guiding our lives to be the best we can
From the time of our own birth.
So, find some happiness within yourself
‘cause you know how hard you’ve tried
Then, take peace in knowing the Lord is here
And that He’s standing right by your side.
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Monday, June 4, 2012
Inspirational Video Moment: Do You Feel Hopeless?
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Thursday, April 19, 2012
Overcoming Molestation by Jimmy Truax
The molestation that I endured has been over for a long time, but the effects that it has emotionally and physically and mentally still lingers like a nightmare. I hope and pray to my LORD that this article is seen by men and women who have suffered this type of crime and may gain some healing through this story. My name is Jimmy and I grew up in my grandfather’s house where me and my so-called dad shared a bedroom and bed for my first eight years of my life. One night I woke up to my dad playing with my “private” parts. It was very confusing because I knew what he was doing was wrong, but fear of my father was great because he was mean as a demon from hell. Between the ages of five to seven did my father molest me and it got to the point where I jumped up and started screaming for help. Other family members would hear me and knock on the door only to have my father tell them I just had another bad dream. Meanwhile he is giving me a dirty look not to say anymore and the fear was so great of my father.
When I was about nine my father got remarried and just my luck my step-mother was very mentally and physically abusive. I would go to school with a purple ear where she would hit me upside the head. One time it was so severe I ran next door to my friend’s house screaming for help. Now my friend’s mom was a social service worker and guess what, she would not even do her job and call this abuse in, but gave in to my father’s request not to do it. Even though my father knew of this mental and physical abuse he did nothing. Over time I began to fight back using knives, forks or whatever I could pick up. Schools teachers wondered why I seemed to be “troubled”. Finally after much endurance I got to the age where I could decide to live with my mother (who was proven unfit as a mother one year after I was born) by this time she has won visitation right 10 years later. As I moved in I felt like a weight has been lifted off me only to find out that the mental and emotional damage is still there. I had a hard time being sociable in high school so I dropped out and went to JOB CORP.
By the time I was 16 I have earned my GED and was enrolled in Central Virginia Community College taking on Administration of Justice degree. I felt hope for the first time only to realize I just couldn’t cope with what happen to me. So I turned to drugs to help, smoking marijuana seemed to do the trick. One fat joint and all my pain went away and I loved it. I felt like I was damaged goods. I argued with GOD about why I was born in a hell hole family. If God loved me why would he allow this to happen to a defenseless kid? Where was HIS Almighty power at when you need it? Daniel survived the lion’s den, Moses crossed the red sea, and Jesus raised the dead. But somehow God seemed to be unavailable for me. I used to pray for GODS help only to hear silence. There was an inner rage going on inside and I didn’t know how to handle it. Drugs were only a temporary fix. The pressure to make something of myself was on my mind so I ended up joining the US ARMY for a short time of four years. When I got out I felt like it was time to confront my father because he wasn’t going to beat me no more now because of my size and strength. Needless to say it didn’t turn out to good and I and my father truly have no communication anymore. I hated my father with a hate passion. I would envision killing my father over and over and over. My mind even though it was strong had no defense when it came to those memories of molestation.
In 2004 my granddad died and I loved my granddad with my whole heart. After his burial I went straight into drugs hardcore. With his death and the molestation I went through, I felt like my spirit finally broke. Just something inside my heart said “f it all”. I smoked weed, crack, and meth and popped those oxicotin pills like there was no tomorrow, just totally defeated. I just had this rage inside and couldn’t get it out.
By July of 2005 on my 30th birthday I decide that I need help. I had some Christian friends who took me to Applebee’s for a steak and they like had no clue I was using hardcore drugs because I was a functional addict. I never let anyone know what I was dealing with. I called around seeking help when I found out the Westminster Rescue Mission. I didn’t have a clue what it was about until I called and talk to a pastor. I was like “wow” a real pastor wants me to come in the program right now. So I did and I quit my job, gave away all my stuff at my apartment. I did not care about no physical possession’s at all just wanted help. I could feel GOD always toughing on my heart, but now it was really strong to do this program. This program really is just a six month bible school; because for six months all you do is learn about GOD. Like every Christian I ran across a road block, it was called “Forgiveness”
The motto of the Rescue Mission was “Forgiven”, and you guessed it I have to forgive my father. Boy did I laugh at that on the inside. Thought God was joking, “me forgive that evil child molester after what he did to me”, come on this is bullcrap. The Holy Spirit started to talk to me in that chapel. I could hear inside my head as loud as two people talking, God telling me that he loves me. I cried in that chapel, I broke down like a Chevy truck in need of an overhaul. I was a trashcan waiting to be cleaned out of all the dirty rotten trash. It was revealed to me by the Holy Spirit that yes what happen to me was wrong and yes my dad should be punished, but I failed to “see” in the eternal sense from Gods prospective. Isaiah 55:8 for my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the LORD.
The trespass my father did to me does not even compare to eternity and where my father will spend it. My father salvation is a greater concern. To forgive and pray for him is need more than anything. Think and meditate on Jesus Christ words in Matt 5:46 for if you love those who love you, what reward do you have?
Grace and Mercy has been given to me and I am not worthy of such a FREE GIFT. My father also needs that same grace and mercy. So it has been credited to me because I choose to “Agape” Love my father and forgive and pray that the Lord draws him. As of 2012 I have been married for 2 years and have a beautiful wife and daughter named Gracie. At the age of 36 life is looking good and peaceful and I am thankful to my Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour.
jimmydtruax@gmail.com
When I was about nine my father got remarried and just my luck my step-mother was very mentally and physically abusive. I would go to school with a purple ear where she would hit me upside the head. One time it was so severe I ran next door to my friend’s house screaming for help. Now my friend’s mom was a social service worker and guess what, she would not even do her job and call this abuse in, but gave in to my father’s request not to do it. Even though my father knew of this mental and physical abuse he did nothing. Over time I began to fight back using knives, forks or whatever I could pick up. Schools teachers wondered why I seemed to be “troubled”. Finally after much endurance I got to the age where I could decide to live with my mother (who was proven unfit as a mother one year after I was born) by this time she has won visitation right 10 years later. As I moved in I felt like a weight has been lifted off me only to find out that the mental and emotional damage is still there. I had a hard time being sociable in high school so I dropped out and went to JOB CORP.
By the time I was 16 I have earned my GED and was enrolled in Central Virginia Community College taking on Administration of Justice degree. I felt hope for the first time only to realize I just couldn’t cope with what happen to me. So I turned to drugs to help, smoking marijuana seemed to do the trick. One fat joint and all my pain went away and I loved it. I felt like I was damaged goods. I argued with GOD about why I was born in a hell hole family. If God loved me why would he allow this to happen to a defenseless kid? Where was HIS Almighty power at when you need it? Daniel survived the lion’s den, Moses crossed the red sea, and Jesus raised the dead. But somehow God seemed to be unavailable for me. I used to pray for GODS help only to hear silence. There was an inner rage going on inside and I didn’t know how to handle it. Drugs were only a temporary fix. The pressure to make something of myself was on my mind so I ended up joining the US ARMY for a short time of four years. When I got out I felt like it was time to confront my father because he wasn’t going to beat me no more now because of my size and strength. Needless to say it didn’t turn out to good and I and my father truly have no communication anymore. I hated my father with a hate passion. I would envision killing my father over and over and over. My mind even though it was strong had no defense when it came to those memories of molestation.
In 2004 my granddad died and I loved my granddad with my whole heart. After his burial I went straight into drugs hardcore. With his death and the molestation I went through, I felt like my spirit finally broke. Just something inside my heart said “f it all”. I smoked weed, crack, and meth and popped those oxicotin pills like there was no tomorrow, just totally defeated. I just had this rage inside and couldn’t get it out.
By July of 2005 on my 30th birthday I decide that I need help. I had some Christian friends who took me to Applebee’s for a steak and they like had no clue I was using hardcore drugs because I was a functional addict. I never let anyone know what I was dealing with. I called around seeking help when I found out the Westminster Rescue Mission. I didn’t have a clue what it was about until I called and talk to a pastor. I was like “wow” a real pastor wants me to come in the program right now. So I did and I quit my job, gave away all my stuff at my apartment. I did not care about no physical possession’s at all just wanted help. I could feel GOD always toughing on my heart, but now it was really strong to do this program. This program really is just a six month bible school; because for six months all you do is learn about GOD. Like every Christian I ran across a road block, it was called “Forgiveness”
The motto of the Rescue Mission was “Forgiven”, and you guessed it I have to forgive my father. Boy did I laugh at that on the inside. Thought God was joking, “me forgive that evil child molester after what he did to me”, come on this is bullcrap. The Holy Spirit started to talk to me in that chapel. I could hear inside my head as loud as two people talking, God telling me that he loves me. I cried in that chapel, I broke down like a Chevy truck in need of an overhaul. I was a trashcan waiting to be cleaned out of all the dirty rotten trash. It was revealed to me by the Holy Spirit that yes what happen to me was wrong and yes my dad should be punished, but I failed to “see” in the eternal sense from Gods prospective. Isaiah 55:8 for my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the LORD.
The trespass my father did to me does not even compare to eternity and where my father will spend it. My father salvation is a greater concern. To forgive and pray for him is need more than anything. Think and meditate on Jesus Christ words in Matt 5:46 for if you love those who love you, what reward do you have?
Grace and Mercy has been given to me and I am not worthy of such a FREE GIFT. My father also needs that same grace and mercy. So it has been credited to me because I choose to “Agape” Love my father and forgive and pray that the Lord draws him. As of 2012 I have been married for 2 years and have a beautiful wife and daughter named Gracie. At the age of 36 life is looking good and peaceful and I am thankful to my Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour.
jimmydtruax@gmail.com
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
My Daily Prayers: Help Me to Believe...
Publisher's Note: Recently I had the pleasure of meeting Joyce E. Adejumo, author of My Daily Prayers: Spiritual Words of Wisdom, Volume I, owner of Mitchie's Gallery in Austin, Texas and Executive Director of the Mitchie Mitchell Foundation.
Please support Ms. Adejumo and all the work she has been doing over the years to help survivors of drunk driving accidents and prevent DWI. Buy her book, or purchase something from her store, or send a donation to her Foundation.
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Her story is a compelling one. Her son, "Mitchie" Mitchell, was paralyzed from the waist down at the age of 3 as a result of an automobile accident. His biological father was driving - drunk! "Mitchie" passed away at the age of 21 in January 2008.
Starting today, February 7, and for the first Tuesday of the month for the remainder of 2012, New Life Today Blog publishes a prayer for Ms. Adejumo's book.
I am certain that all who read
Ms. Adejumo's prayers will be blessed:
Father in Heaven,
thank You for being the positive force in my life that gives me strength and faith to keep moving forward.
Help me to believe and receive the blessings You have in store for me.
I trust Your plans for me and ask that You continue to give me the strength to overcome any obstacle that may obstruct my path.
In Jesus' Name.
Amen.
thank You for being the positive force in my life that gives me strength and faith to keep moving forward.
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In Jesus' Name.
Amen.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Life's Changes by Roger Horsch
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And they seem to be out of range
It’s the ability to know what we need
In our lives to make a change.
We must find out what’s important
Not what we want, but what we need
Our lives should be filled with love and joy
Not anger, lust or greed.
So fill your life with things that are new
And get rid of the bad and the old
‘cause it’s always hard to take criticism
Or to do what we are told.
But the change is deep within us
If we look we just might find
The key that unlocks the door to change
So we won’t be left behind.
So when you let God change your life
Your life will start to change you
And when it is all said and done
Your life’s changes will be new.
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Thursday, March 1, 2012
I Want A Do Over, or Do I? by Bob Valleau
Is your life like a roller coaster -- a never ending ride of
ups and downs with a few sharp turns now and then? When you left home to embark
on living your own life, were you prepared for such a tumultuous experience?
Yet, if you could go back in time and had the ability to change your destiny,
would you?
How many of us wish we had a life "do over"? Oh, some of you would say you are happy at this point in your life, and, as believers, you may quote how we are commanded to be content in whatsoever state we find ourselves.
Still, haven't you ever wondered where you would be if you had the ability to choose your own destiny? I have, and, I must admit, it's scary. I have often wondered, "What if?" And then there are the "could've, should've, would've" possibilities that run through my mind. I know. I live dangerously because entertaining such thoughts border on the edge of plain fiction or total lunacy.
Well, call me crazy for being human and nonsensical. But my wandering mind has never steered me wrong. It has always led me back to the most sensible and logical conclusion: my destiny is not a destination but a person, Jesus Christ. My rambling thoughts have helped me to see how God does not live in our "what ifs." Nor does He live in our "could'ves, would'ves, should'ves." He lives in our here and now, always drawing us closer so we can experience a more intimate relationship with Him.
You see, I'm glad God never gave us the power to chart our own course. I'm glad He wraps our life's journey in a mystery which forces us to place our trust in Him. I'm glad He knows the end from the beginning and only reveals what He has to at just the right moment.
So no, I don't want a life "do over." The only power God has given me is what I do with each day and whom I will serve. In reality, isn't that what our destiny is all about anyway?
How many of us wish we had a life "do over"? Oh, some of you would say you are happy at this point in your life, and, as believers, you may quote how we are commanded to be content in whatsoever state we find ourselves.
Still, haven't you ever wondered where you would be if you had the ability to choose your own destiny? I have, and, I must admit, it's scary. I have often wondered, "What if?" And then there are the "could've, should've, would've" possibilities that run through my mind. I know. I live dangerously because entertaining such thoughts border on the edge of plain fiction or total lunacy.
Well, call me crazy for being human and nonsensical. But my wandering mind has never steered me wrong. It has always led me back to the most sensible and logical conclusion: my destiny is not a destination but a person, Jesus Christ. My rambling thoughts have helped me to see how God does not live in our "what ifs." Nor does He live in our "could'ves, would'ves, should'ves." He lives in our here and now, always drawing us closer so we can experience a more intimate relationship with Him.
You see, I'm glad God never gave us the power to chart our own course. I'm glad He wraps our life's journey in a mystery which forces us to place our trust in Him. I'm glad He knows the end from the beginning and only reveals what He has to at just the right moment.
So no, I don't want a life "do over." The only power God has given me is what I do with each day and whom I will serve. In reality, isn't that what our destiny is all about anyway?
Copyright 2012 by Bob Valleau. Bob has over 25 years of writing experience for the Christian market. He was once named Christian Writer of the Year by the American Christian Writers Association. Currently, he freelances and lives in Texas.
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Monday, February 27, 2012
Gonna Make A Change by Edwin Tillis
Editor's Note: The following essay was recently written by a Christian who is graduating from a residential drug residential treatment program based on the 12-step process. It is hoped that this essay will inspire and motivate others looking to overcome an addiction to drugs and alcohol.
I write this for myself, as well as my loved ones, who have been subjected to my using, and have loved me enough to suffer along with me for years until GOD has relieved me of the obsession to use drugs, alcohol, and cigarettes.
For
more years than I care to remember, my drug use and the lifestyle that goes
along with it, has taken so many things away from me that are irreplaceable.
When I speak of these things it is not the tangible items, such as cars, money,
clothes, or household goods. No, I speak of wasted time, energy, relationships
gone bad, and repossessed Blessings that were from GOD!
Today,
with GOD’S Direction, Grace, Mercy, and Second chance’s, He has brought me from
destruction to reconstruction. Today He is revealing His purpose for my life. And
for this I praise you FATHER.
The
choices that we make in life determine our destiny. So today
I choose hope instead of dope. And life instead of death. I choose relationships
instead of isolation. And I choose to live life on life’s terms.
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Overcoming Addiction through God's Strength! by Michelle Goodwine
In 2009, Whitney Houston's comeback from a bad marriage and drug addiction was underway. With the release of her CD and the single "I Didn't Know My Own Strength", it was hoped that Whitney had once again returned to her thrown as the Queen of Pop. Unfortunately, in the meantime, her road to recovery, like many others with addiction problems, was paved with many potholes. And on Saturday, February 11, Whitney came to the end of her road.
What is truly sad about Whitney's fall from grace is that she was a believer who lost her way. While it is too late for Whitney to start a New Life Today, perhaps her life can serve as a lesson to us all.
Below are some Bible verses that will hopefully help other Christians who are trying to Start a New Life free from drugs and alcohol:
Lesson #1: Our Strength Comes from God
Isaiah 40:28-30 (NIV)
28 Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom.
29 He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.
29 He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.
30 Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall;
31 but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (NIV)
19 Do you not know that
your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have
received from God? You are not your own;
20 you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.
20 you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.
Lesson #3: Don't Get Drunk
Ephesians 5:18 (NIV)
18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit,
19 speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord,
20 always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
19 speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord,
20 always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Lesson #4: We are Not of this World
Romans 12:1-3 (NIV)
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Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to
offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this
is your true and proper worship. 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
For those Christians struggling to overcome a drug and/or alcohol addiction, remember Philippians 4:13 (KJV): "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." With the Lord's help, we accomplish anything. Unfortunately, it appears that Whitney forgot this. It appears that instead of looking up, should looked inward. And I am certain that she, like other addicts who have lost their way have found, overcoming addiction requires more than self-control. To overcome addiction, one must rely on God's strength.
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Whitney Houston emerges from the waters of the River Jordan during a Holy Land pilgrimage, May 29, 2003.
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Thursday, February 2, 2012
Live One Day at a Time by Susan Ferguson
"I am an old man and have known a great many troubles, but most of them never happened." ~Mark Twain
Regardless of age, marital status, or stage in life, we all have our own set of concerns. Parents have a long list of worries ranging from potty training to paying off college debt. Singles worry about traveling life's journey alone. Senior citizens worry about declining health issues. Financial concerns rank high on the worry list, and some families struggle to keep afloat. Teenagers worry about peer acceptance, grades, and choosing a career. The list is endless for every age group.
Worry is rooted in fear and is usually related to a deep concern of what will or will not happen in the future. Worry can keep us up at night and send anxiety levels soaring. Like a thief in the night, worry robs us of our peace and joy.
So much of what we worry about never happens. Worry does nothing to better the outcome of a situation or change the course of action. The distress that accompanies worry may do more harm than the actual thing which we worry.
Some of us are living way below par of what God desires for us. God understands our struggles with worry, and He does not condemn us. Jesus tells us not to worry about tomorrow and live one day at a time.
We are not promised tomorrow. It is important to make the most of every day God gives us. Worry is a waste of valuable time -- precious moments, sunny days, and productive hours -- that we will never get back.
Excessive worry may be a sign that we are moving away from our dependence on God. Prayer and Bible study help quiet our minds and diminish our fears. A daily walk with Jesus is essential in helping to minimize worry. Trust Jesus, for He is trustworthy.
"When I am afraid, I put my trust in You." (Psalm 56:3 NIV)
God makes provision for our future. He walks alongside us, hand in hand, as we make our journey ahead. We are in capable hands. He promises to be with us always, and to strengthen and sustain us during times of adversity.
"The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged." (Deuteronomy 31:8 NIV)
Prayer
Father, many of us are plagued by worry and fear. Replace worry with joy and peace. Replace fear with faith and love. Help meet the needs of families who have college debt and financial concerns. Stretch forth your healing hand to senior citizens and those with health concerns. Bring Godly relationships into the lives of singles. Provide guidance to teenagers and parents alike. In Jesus name. Amen.
Susan Ferguson
Jackson, Mississippi
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Tuesday, January 31, 2012
A Prayer in a Time of Difficulty by C.L. Glover
However, our minds are confused because we are struggling to solve our own problems. So Lord, we ask You to give us the peace that surpasses all understanding as we cast our burdens on You.
In Your Word You said You would never leave us nor forsake us. Your presence means everything to us. So help us to focus on You while we are going through our challenges.
Despite the consequences, we give You the praise, the glory, and the honor You so rightly deserve. We praise You because You know all things and nothing is hidden from Your sight. Since we are praying according to Your will, we know You hear us and You will grant us what we asked for.
So now we have all confidence in You and believe You will do just what You said. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
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Thursday, January 12, 2012
Living in Her Car - Finding a New Home with God (Source: CBN.com)
Living in Her Car - Finding a New Home with God
(Source: CBN.com)
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
The Dark Space by Pastor DeChard Freeman
The Dark Space
So
I often wonder if I will ever behold this deep valley of
disappointment, despair and desperation through the rear view mirror of
LIFE… My humanity often screams, “Give up, you will not survive (let alone thrive) so why try?”
My
spiritual self is anemic because I have starved him due to the hustle
of “working for the LORD”, yet I know the feeble amount of time I’ve
invested in my relationship with Him and reading His Word.
I slip into traps I’d normally avoid and shun the people I truly adore. I inflict harm on innocent hearts because my pain won’t allow anyone but me to be cared for.
I try to pray because I hear it’s the right thing to do… Down on my knees-- with empty, void words for I feel I’ve lost my connection with You.
It
seems all of my challenges are far greater than my will, over whelming
bills, sickness and desertion have me wondering if You are even real?
If you are so powerful and You love me best, how can you allow me to suffer and hurt with such unrest? Do you really care for me or is my LIFE for you just amusement? Do you revel in my struggle? Are you concerned about my pain? Or is this all, for You, mere entertainment?
Even if I have not reached the point of suicidal thoughts, I contemplate a new LIFE so frequently, my reality has been lost.
So when the season has lasted so long and cold that I have no expectation of change. When every night I lay down depressed and expect to awaken the same… Then
a beacon of hope or a ray of light appeals to me in the least likely
way, from the words of a friend or a song in worship that seems to
initiate a new day.
A
collision on the interstate that could’ve been me, a child being born
when it seemed unlikely, a phone call from an enemy seeking amends or
just the return of a relative soldier from foreign lands.
Being invited to dinner when the pantry is bare, a hug from a companion you thought no longer cared… All are just ways God makes us aware, we may pass through the dark space but He won’t leave us there.
It is true that the darkest hour comes just before day break and the darkness you’ve endured---a stronger soldier it will make. God’s
allowing you to travel through these tunnels of tearful trials, were
never to break you, only to make you so He remains right by your side.
Yes, at times it’s so dark as you as you try to proceed that you struggle to see Him and follow His lead… You pray the sun shines soon to help you to see, but the sun will not shine until you’ve mastered trusting completely.
And when you do, when you’ve trusted God to the point of no return… When you’ve turned from your grief and self-pity and sought the lessons to learn. When
you’ve determined God knows best even if it means enduring more tests
and that all you endure is still by God’s grace, for we all are
deserving of death.
When you have learned to be grateful in spite of great lack. When you’ve learned to forgive those who have stabbed you in the back. When you’ve lost the drive for revenge and pray for those who hate you… THEN and only THEN…
The SON has your full attention and you know He never stopped shining. Not a minute of your pain was because of His negligence. No, WE only chose to look away and leave behind His radiance. Hallelujah, there all the while He was waiting for our about face… So the glow of His glory would rescue us from the Dark Space.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
The Solution to Being Sick & Tired
by Michelle Lawson
In the past I was the type of person who believed that I was responsible for my life. I accepted Christ at the age of 7 and should have learned to lean on the Lord for all things. However, I went through life believing that as long as I tried my best to do the right thing and make the right decisions, I would have a good life. But looking back, I now know that no matter how much I tried to do the right thing, I am a sinner and will always fall short of His grace.
I thank God for giving me the revelation through life's trials and tribulations - losing my job, an abusive marriage, an emotionally troubled child - that the only way I could be victorious was through Him. God has taught me not to feel ashamed that I need His help, as well as the help of others, to survive. And I am blessed to say that today I live a victorious life. I have a job, I left my abusive husband, and my child is so much better now. This article is for those of you out there who feel like there is no way out of your depressed existence.
Have you ever woken up after tossing and turning in bed all night long and thought to yourself "I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired?" Don't feel depressed and defeated about your current situation. No matter what you are going through, God is the answer.
Have you been unemployed for more than 6 months and it seems like you are never going to get another job? Or are you in an abusive relationship and are afraid of leaving? Or maybe you are an alcoholic, drug or food addict who feels overpowered by your addiction? Whatever your current crisis, I am glad to tell you that I know the solution - God. It is just that simple. Only through God can we overcome our trials and tribulations. No matter how much we try on our own to make positive life changes, the only way to be truly victorious is with God's help. Don't feel ashamed or mad at yourself that you cannot overcome life's crisis without His help.God wants us to depend on Him. In fact, that is what God intended.
Tired of being sick and tired? Here are a few verses that may help you:
It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect. Psalm 18:32
Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always. Psalm 105:4
I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have oppression; but cheer up! I have overcome the world. John 16:33
In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and don't lean on your own understanding. In all things acknowledge him, and he shall direct your way. Proverbs 3:9
Looking for other inspirational verses. Click here for other Bible Verses for Encouragement.
New Life Today
How can you have a New Life Today when you are sick and tired of being sick and tired? It may not be easy, but through God we can begin to start a new life of victory, rather than defeat. What God has told me to tell you is that the change begins with Prayer. Praying is the one time when you speak directly to God, and He speaks to you.
Looking for change in your life? Stop reading this article right now, and Pray. Pray for God's grace and mercy. Pray that God gives you the strength you need to make a change. Pray that God will give you guidance about what you need to do to change your life.
Don't just stop with prayer, though. You must take action after prayer before anything will happen. In order for God to bless you, you have to give God something to work with. Unemployed? When was the last time you updated your resume or asked someone if they could help you find a job? Or maybe you're unemployed because God has a purpose for your life that you have been refused to fulfill? Are you being abused? Even if you decide not to leave right now, you can take action - call a domestic violence hotline or seek out domestic violence counseling. For those of you with an addiction to drugs or alcohol, consider calling a treatment center. Addicted to food? Why not take a 20 minute walk today or eat 1 -2 more servings of fruits or vegetables today.
The journey of change starts with the first step. In order to get a New Life Today, we must have faith in God and believe that God will bless us in our mess if we Pray, Receive His guidance and then take Positive Action. As Psalm 37:3-5 proclaims, "Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. Delight thyself also in the LORD: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass."
In the past I was the type of person who believed that I was responsible for my life. I accepted Christ at the age of 7 and should have learned to lean on the Lord for all things. However, I went through life believing that as long as I tried my best to do the right thing and make the right decisions, I would have a good life. But looking back, I now know that no matter how much I tried to do the right thing, I am a sinner and will always fall short of His grace.
I thank God for giving me the revelation through life's trials and tribulations - losing my job, an abusive marriage, an emotionally troubled child - that the only way I could be victorious was through Him. God has taught me not to feel ashamed that I need His help, as well as the help of others, to survive. And I am blessed to say that today I live a victorious life. I have a job, I left my abusive husband, and my child is so much better now. This article is for those of you out there who feel like there is no way out of your depressed existence.
Have you ever woken up after tossing and turning in bed all night long and thought to yourself "I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired?" Don't feel depressed and defeated about your current situation. No matter what you are going through, God is the answer.
Have you been unemployed for more than 6 months and it seems like you are never going to get another job? Or are you in an abusive relationship and are afraid of leaving? Or maybe you are an alcoholic, drug or food addict who feels overpowered by your addiction? Whatever your current crisis, I am glad to tell you that I know the solution - God. It is just that simple. Only through God can we overcome our trials and tribulations. No matter how much we try on our own to make positive life changes, the only way to be truly victorious is with God's help. Don't feel ashamed or mad at yourself that you cannot overcome life's crisis without His help.God wants us to depend on Him. In fact, that is what God intended.
Tired of being sick and tired? Here are a few verses that may help you:
It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect. Psalm 18:32
Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always. Psalm 105:4
I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have oppression; but cheer up! I have overcome the world. John 16:33
In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and don't lean on your own understanding. In all things acknowledge him, and he shall direct your way. Proverbs 3:9
Looking for other inspirational verses. Click here for other Bible Verses for Encouragement.
New Life Today
How can you have a New Life Today when you are sick and tired of being sick and tired? It may not be easy, but through God we can begin to start a new life of victory, rather than defeat. What God has told me to tell you is that the change begins with Prayer. Praying is the one time when you speak directly to God, and He speaks to you.
Looking for change in your life? Stop reading this article right now, and Pray. Pray for God's grace and mercy. Pray that God gives you the strength you need to make a change. Pray that God will give you guidance about what you need to do to change your life.
Don't just stop with prayer, though. You must take action after prayer before anything will happen. In order for God to bless you, you have to give God something to work with. Unemployed? When was the last time you updated your resume or asked someone if they could help you find a job? Or maybe you're unemployed because God has a purpose for your life that you have been refused to fulfill? Are you being abused? Even if you decide not to leave right now, you can take action - call a domestic violence hotline or seek out domestic violence counseling. For those of you with an addiction to drugs or alcohol, consider calling a treatment center. Addicted to food? Why not take a 20 minute walk today or eat 1 -2 more servings of fruits or vegetables today.
The journey of change starts with the first step. In order to get a New Life Today, we must have faith in God and believe that God will bless us in our mess if we Pray, Receive His guidance and then take Positive Action. As Psalm 37:3-5 proclaims, "Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. Delight thyself also in the LORD: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass."
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