Last post we talked about our self-image. Our self-image is defined as the idea, conception, or mental image one has of oneself.
We learned that changing our self-image first means we need to find out what our Creator says about us. If you missed it, you can read it here.
Do you see someone that is beautiful and made in God’s image? Or, do you see someone that needs to lose some weight, a complexion that is blotchy and hair that never seems to cooperate?
Do you believe them and say, “thank you”? Or, do you deflect the complement and think to yourself, “it couldn’t possibly be true; they’re just saying that to be nice right”?
Do you feel loved and cherished? Or, does your heart feel defeated?
Are we worth something only if we accomplish great things? What if we live a simple life? Are we still worth something?
If you have lots of money, does the make you secure in your worth? What if your broke right now? Are you worth any less?
I've struggled with living a performance based life most all of my adult years...
Read MoreHave you ever prayed for something and didn't see the answer and you've wondered why?
I know I’ve waited a long time on some prayers. And, I’ve had others that didn’t seem like they were answered.
But, I am certain of this...
Read MoreOnce you’ve prayed, have you ever wondered, “what do I do now”? How long will it take to get my answer? Is there a right way to wait? Can I do it wrong?
Well, I believe there’s a proper way to wait and a poor way to wait. So, let’s delve into “how to wait for the answer to our prayer.”
Read MoreLast time we talked about going to God in prayer with everything, in every circumstance and every situation. We worked on making it a habit so that whenever something comes up, we go to our Heavenly Father first.
Some of you may be wondering, “What should I say when I go to God in prayer?” “Does He really hear me?” “Is He going to actually answer my prayer?”
Let’s address some of those questions shall we?
Before we begin, I’d like to share a key scripture with you that changed the way I thought about prayer.
Read MorePhilippians 4:6 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Read MoreLast post we talked about designing your morning for a successful day. But, did you know, a great morning starts the night before? So, we want to create a routine that sets us up for success the next day.
Your alarm didn’t go off, YIKES–you jump out of bed, heart beating through your chest. You rush into your kids rooms to get them up and frantically get them ready. You throw on some dry shampoo and a little mascara, looking in the mirror hoping that you don’t look like the walk dead. Sigh…time with God will have to wait again. You shove pop tarts in the kids hands as you all pile into the car just to realize that one of them is still in their pajamas…and that’s just for starters right?
Maybe your morning hasn’t gone exactly like that, but I’m confident, we’ve all had “one of those” mornings that got our day off to such a lousy start that our joy jumped out the window.
This is me. I find myself not wanting to hurt anyone’s feelings. “I know they put a lot of work into this event and it would mean so much to them if I came.” “What if no one else shows up? I don’t want them feeling abandoned?”
How do we keep ourselves from committing to way more than we should? How do we look at an opportunity and know if this is the best opportunity for us?
Read MoreOr, maybe you woke up one morning and your motivation went out the window? You might be thinking to yourself, “how am I ever going to get this goal accomplished.”
Or, maybe fear hits you. “What was I thinking? I can’t do this? I’m not good enough.”
How do you keep going when you don’t believe you can do it?
How are you goals going so far this year?
I know I’ve had goals I’ve been super excited about for about two weeks. Then I either gave up on them because I didn’t actually believe I could do it, got “too” busy, or put my goal list in a drawer and never thought about them again until next year.
Honestly, I had given up on even making goals in the first place until 2 years ago. I would make goals and NEVER accomplish them. I got tired of always feeling like a failure. So, I just stopped making goals come January.
Read MoreIn my last post, we talked about creating a life plan so we can determine our priorities in life. Remember it’s our priorities that give us our blueprint so we can navigate life in a meaningful way and accomplish what we were called to do. If you missed it, you can check it out here.
Now that we know our priorities and where we want to go, how do we actually get there? What’s the next step?
How do we possibly get it all done? There’s so much in life that demands our attention. It pulls us in all directions as once. So, how can we get it all done when you feel like your drowning?
No really. You get it all done by not getting it all done.
Let me explain – no let me sum up.
Read MoreSo, I’ve been rockin’ the Christmas music, loading my play list with some new songs.
I’ve been looking for oldies done in fun, new ways–you know remixes.
It made me stop and think. My life can sometimes feel a bit stale. Do you ever feel like that?
“Thanksgiving comes from yadah; properly, an extension of the hand, i.e. Adoration.” It’s worshiping your Creator, your Heavenly Father.
Remember prayer is talking to God. This communication can come in all kinds of forms.
God loves our thankfulness, but it also does some wonderful things for us too!
Read MoreSo, what’s another way we can spend time with Jesus–abiding in the Vine? I think, for most of us, our first thought is prayer.
For so long, I’ve struggled with this one. I’ve typically been good about reading my Bible, but prayer always seemed so much harder for me to grasp. I don’t know if it’s because it can “feel” intangible? I can’t touch God, but I can touch my Bible.
Read MoreWe’ve been talking about learning to study the Word of God going deeper than just reading it. We learned when we study God’s Word, we’re actually learning to feed ourselves. We go from a baby who has to be helped to eat to a toddler who now can begin to feed themselves. As we practice, we get better and better. Eventually, we get to start using knives and other special utensils to fully enjoy our meals.
So, today, we’re going to add some extra cutlery to your Scripture Study arsenal that will bring even more clarity and understanding to God’s Word.
Read MoreGoing back to abiding in the Vine, remember, remain (or abide) means to continue in Him or be held by Him.
For some of us, we just don’t know where or how to start. We know how to READ the word, but most of us have never been taught to STUDY the word.
Read MoreHave you ever said, “’It’s such a struggle to be a christian? I never seem to fix my issues.’? ‘I’m suppose bear fruit, but it feels like I go one step forward and two steps backward.’”
I’ve experienced that feeling most of my adult life.
How you say?
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