“You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it.” –Maya Angelou
Disappointments, hurt , fear, shame, and guilt are all things we go through, once in a while (some more frequently than others) and we sometimes allow these things to weigh on us. What’s more is that in those dark moments, we become silent, and secretly let those thoughts and emotions eat away at us. We feel as though we can’t open up to anybody, because maybe we feel ashamed; maybe we fear feeling misunderstood; or maybe we feel like we don’t want to burden others with our problems. Indeed, making errors is a normal, if unwanted, part of life. Every one of us has moments we are not proud of – moments when anger, jealousy or our insecurities get in the way of our living in the light. Yet, we are called on to realize that the darkness cannot and will not overshadow our good. Studies have found that people who think they can learn from their mistakes bounced back quickly after an error. It may feel like it is too late, or too much has passed, but never doubt that...
Pain, hurt and loss affect us to our core. We replay our painful experiences on a continuous loop in our minds. We wish the outcome had been different--that he would have loved us more or that they wouldn’t have abused us. But no matter how good we get at masking the pain, our wounds haven’t even begun to heal. All that happened in your past was damaging, but it resides in the past. As we cling to feelings of being unworthy, unlovable or damaged, we invite experiences into our lives that mirror these negative self beliefs. No matter what you try, the painful memories weigh you down. But today this changes. It is within your power to stop the destruction and change the stories in your head. Use these 3 ways to acknowledge your pain and stop beating yourself up inside. 1. Overcome By Your Testimony Tell the truth about what happened to you, it’s long overdue. Stop lying about the depth of your pain. Let your guard down to those yo...
Good Morning! When you worship, you connect! You’ll never see what you’re designed to be until you CONNECT! When the Word speaks of submitting to your husband, its an analogy of the way we should submit to Christ (Ephesians 5:19-27). The Lord is waiting for you to connect to Him to an intimate way - you have to get to a place in your relationship with Him where you too have a desire to connect to Him intimately (Psalm 27:4). Through your connection to Him in worship, you will begin to have clarity in so many aspects of your life and get to a place where you are taking divine destiny steps toward the plan and purpose He has for your life (John 15:4-6). Connecting with God in worship does not mean that every thing you ask Him for will be granted to you immediately - as in every relationship, you must be patient (Romans 8:25). Stay connected not only through worship, but in fervent prayer (Philippians 4:6) and marvel at the growth you will see in your life Spiritually! Watch ...
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