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October 7, 2024

October 7, 2024

Just as trust is an essential ingredient in every healthy relationship, it is better described as critically true in our relationship with the Lord. That trust includes a belief in what God says in His Word and a belief in His great power.

 

Actually, we need to trust the Lord with everything in our lives, which includes putting our trust in His love for us. As we consciously choose each day to trust Him, we’ll become aware that we are growing closer in our relationship to Him.

 

Doubt is our enemy! Doubt hinders healthy relationships and obstructs our spiritual growth. Doubt often takes root when we tend to rely on our feelings and experiences, instead of what we know, or should know, to be true. Feelings come and go. If we base our relationships on our feelings then the relationship will likely be doomed.

 

Can you consider what steps you may be able to take today to build trust?

August 5, 2024

August 5, 2024

This got my attention today and I just had to share it with you. 

One of the best tips that I can offer to a client having difficulty with a relationship is to let go and let God! 

 

Whether the relationship is old or new or involves a person we love, letting go and trusting God often presents a perplexing challenge. A test of our faith is required, especially when the difficulty involves a person that we love, to surrender the difficulty into His care, to trust Him with the problem and to let go.

 

I have faced this challenge numerous times. Over the years, the Lord has either allowed, or caused, the removal of a relationship with someone who I thought would become my partner in life. The reason has not always been clear, but the lesson has been unmistakably clear!

 

Trust and Let Go!

 

Do you have any relationship difficulties that God is calling you to surrender into His hands?

June 3, 2024

June 3, 2024

Do your sources for satisfaction often fall short?

 

Only God can provide real and fulfilling satisfaction.

 

Only He can be trusted to support us when we’re going through trials, and only He can guide you along a trustworthy path.

 

God is also able to bear your burdens and sustain you in your every need. (Psalm 55:22)

 

He asks only that you call upon Him in truth (Psalm 145:18) and trust in Him to supply all of your needs through Christ Jesus. (Proverbs 3:5 and Philippians 4:19)

 

Lasting satisfaction is the reward for those who know the love of Christ. (Ephesians 3:19)

 

Have you put your trust, faith, and acceptance in God’s offer of His ultimate gift that puts you in a relationship with Him and assurance of receiving all of the above benefits? (Romans 10:9-10)

March 25, 2024

March 25, 2024

Happy Monday!

 

Have you been knocked down by the flu or Covid? My son and I both had a bad flu this winter.

 

It’s easy to get discouraged when you’re not able to be productive, read, write, or even keep up on normal, everyday tasks like the dishes and laundry. Everything seems overwhelming!

 

Feeling down and discouraged highlights recognizing my need to trust the Lord in His assurance that He will see me through. It emphasizes the fact that depending on the Lord to keep my mind set on His strength is crucial. In His strength I can choose JOY! It’s a great way to fight the enemy and win.

 

When we’re in the trenches, we need to refuse to give in to discouragement and despair and instead, focus on the Lord and all of the reasons He provides for us to be joyful! We can always trust God’s provisions and love for us even in our toughest moments.

 

Do you need to be lifted up out of the trenches?

October 23, 2023

October 23, 2023

Joshua’s courage reflected his belief and trust in God. 

 

We all need that same courage, especially at this time in history. 

 

But, as with Joshua, our courage must be based on our assurance that our belief reflects truth disclosed to us by God. He assured Joshua that knowing and acting on His word would make Joshua “strong and of good courage”.

 

Even if you are feeling weak and vulnerable, you can act with strength because your belief and knowledge acquired from God’s word puts Him squarely on your side.

 

Are you resting in the confidence that He is with you and for you?

June 19, 2023

June 19, 2023

The word “let” tells us that something is required of us to experience His peace. Scripture tells us that what is required is belief. In Greek, the language of early Bible manuscripts, “belief” is defined as placing absolute confidence and trust in. Without that confidence and trust, Christ, and His peace, elude us.

 

Belief, (trust and faith), in Christ opens the door for union with Him and the gift of His peace. You can experience calm and the comfort of remaining untroubled despite the storms and trials which frequent all of our lives. 

 

The peace of Christ is a gift as well as a promise of God to all who trust in Him.

 

Will you take hold of it?

May 1, 2023

May 1, 2023

Trust is a major key to a healthy relationship. 

 

Dancing partners can only portray a pleasing harmony if one partner leads and the other follows. If both partners are leading, the dance becomes awkward and confusing. The follower needs to be receptive and responsive.

 

God is our leading partner. He is always leading the dance and always leading in our life.

 

Are you following and trusting God enough to keep Him in the lead?

April 10, 2023

April 10, 2023

This picture is from an Easter service that I attended with my son. It was special, not only because it was Easter, but because it was in the church that I attended growing up. I enjoy going to services there when we are in Maryland visiting my parents and family. 

 

I was touched by this trio of young men playing their instruments, singing, and praising the Lord. One reason it was so inspiring is that my son plays the trumpet, and I was glad for him to see these talented young men providing such a wonderful example to him. He whispered to me during one of the songs that the trumpet player was “really good”! 

 

It’s difficult to watch my son struggling with his faith and even turning away from the Lord at times. There is nothing I want more for him than to know how much God loves him and how wonderful and freeing it is to accept that love and follow Him. 

 

As I watched these boys play their instruments and listened to their music, I felt hope and peace. The words rang true. My help comes from Him. He gives me peace in the storm.

 

Is the Lord calling you to encourage a person, or to place a particular situation, into His hands? He wants you to be at peace, especially in the storms. Can you trust Him?

June 20, 2022

June 20, 2022

Where do you find peace?

 

Maybe in the sound of gentle waves quietly lapping the shoreline.

Or in the beacon from the distant lighthouse cutting its swath through the darkness,

Or maybe in the sweet, sleeping face of your child when checking his or her bed at night.

Or the still, quiet moments of the morning as the sun is rising over the horizon, coffee in hand.

Or you may simply think of peace being found in the absence of war.

 

Whatever your thoughts of peace may be, have you considered the peace of God?

 

Do you know that lasting peace can be found in your relationship with God? Only Jesus provides the promise of true peace, reserved for those who put their trust in Him. A peace that will guard your heart and mind.

 

Does your experience with peace include what Jesus offers?

May 23, 2022

May 23, 2022

Today I am bringing you the ultimate tip! 

This tip has the power not only to change your relationships, but everything in your life that needs changing. 

Here it is: God is the solution for every difficulty and problem we face in life. He is the source of our strength. 

He wants us to trust Him completely. He wants us to turn to Him for the solutions to our problems and difficulties in life. 

He is our healer and comforter and desires to heal us of our old emotional wounds and memories. 

He wants us to be completely dependent upon Him. There is no substitute for trust in God.

Where do you turn for help? Are you depending on someone or something besides the Lord?