She gave this name to the Lord who spoke to her: “You are the God who sees me,” for she said, “I have now seen the One who sees me.” Genesis 16:13 NIV You are not a second thought or an unknown. You are not less important or unseen. Your worries and concerns are not …
Today my spirit is vacillating between anticipation and anxiety, as I wait on some of my writing being critiqued and an online writers’ retreat today. My mind racing to the what ifs while excited for the what’s nexts. So what’s the difference? Anticipation is founded on hopeful expectations, whereas anxiety stems from fear (often expressed …
You may recognize this photo. I had this made into a canvas print a few months back and have shared it twice on my blog. It hangs on my living room wall reminding me to give thanks to God each day. It has worked for me! Each night before I go to sleep I ask …
“I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.”John 14:27 (NLT) This is a well known verse, but let’s take a deeper look. I often find myself not-at-peace. My worries and fears come to create …
If you hear My voice and abide in My word, you are truly My disciples; you will know the truth, and that truth will give you freedom.John 8:31-32 (VOICE) There is a quote I’ve recently been introduced to by Esther Hicks: “Worrying is using your imagination to create something you don’t want.” When I am …
Know this: my God will also fill every need you have according to His glorious riches in Jesus the Anointed, our Liberating King.Philippians 4:19 (VOICE) Worrying about not having enough money is a trap that can trigger my anxiety. Yet, on the other hand, retail therapy will lift my mood. Left up to me, I …
Peace I leave with you; My [perfect] peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be afraid. [Let My perfect peace calm you in every circumstance and give you courage and strength for every challenge.]John 14:27 (AMP) I …
God uses illustrations often times when trying to explain things to me. I hope you won’t find fault with this imagery or method. Here goes… Friday I wrote about my rising worry, then Sunday came. During a prayer and word about the Lord piercing the darkness, given to our church through a friend, God showed …
Here I am. Stuck in worry. Again. I want to share my journey with you. My struggles and my victories. Right now, I am struggling. I had thyroid surgery 26 years ago when a goiter appeared overnight. They first attempted to drain it. That was traumatic for me, as I tried not to swallow as …
Photo by Polina Kovaleva from Pexels Do you ever feel stalled? I guess that’s quite a ridiculous question in 2020. COVID has put a hold on so many of our normal activities. But what about this feeling seeping into activities that should still be happening or are still happening? For me that’s writing. Next week …
The Far Reaches of Grace 