One thing I have learned is that when God brings us through a process of rebuilding or restoration, we can be confident that the end result will be better than what we started with. We can also guarantee that our “new” selves have been created for a purpose that, although it may not be revealed to us immediately, God has ordained for such a time as this.
Read MoreIn a time of immediate self-gratification and "manifesting your best self,” it makes no sense to not go after what you want. But if my life has shown me anything it's the importance and benefits of obedience: it is the easiest way, despite it being the way of most resistance.
Read MoreWhere I had health, I lacked joy, peace, self-confidence, and identity in God. Now, I have all of that plus so much more despite my health, and I wouldn’t trade it for anything.
Read Morethere’s nothing in this world that outweighs what God can offer us.
Read MoreDuring our Earthly lives, we have chance after chance to get the sleep our bodies need. Our spirits, however, receive only one opportunity to receive eternal rest. Let’s be diligent in becoming holy and upright, and careful of our hearts’ conditions. He loves us enough to make His rest available to us, let’s love Him enough to make the efforts to obtain it.
Read MoreWhat we do with our bodies during our lives, determines where our souls will rest for eternity. We - our thoughts and actions - are not given leniency because of our illnesses.
Read MoreSurrender is only one aspect of our faith, but it’s monumental. It’s not easy; if anyone has told you otherwise, well, he or she was lying. Surrender is not only a product of transformation, but a result thereof.
Read MoreI'm biting the bullet, and submitting to the process. Whatever breakthrough or purpose comes through this season is most likely beyond my understanding right now anyway.
Read MorePerfection is not a requirement for Him to use us. God can still be glorified through a flawed and even malfunctioning temple.
Read MoreOne thing I've learned through bouts of receiving excess amounts of lemons is that the lemonade is rarely about or for me. Whatever trials we face, we have a responsibility to put in the work in order to turn those lemons into lemonade for both ourselves and others. The process isn’t enjoyable, and it certainly isn’t easy, but it is necessary for both own growth and for encouraging others.
Read MoreOur purpose and calling is found in the “why me,” even if it takes some time for God to pull us out of our own despondency. But while we are focused on receiving a divine answer, we miss the non-answer…It holds the ultimate explanation.
Read MoreWe were not designed to live disconnected from God. We are to seek Him first and foremost as the source of encouragement. Our friends, family, spouses, even pastors and leaders, are all amazing people who can provide us with some of the support we need, but they aren’t always available when we need it, nor should we expect them to be.
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