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What If God Does Not Answer My Prayer?
This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. I John 5:14 (NIV) Breathing deeply, I prayed the same prayer I had prayed for weeks. “Lord, please give me an answer.” I could not understand why God would not answer my prayer. My husband, who had been perfectly healthy, was suddenly in a hospital bed surrounded by perplexed doctors. If the doctors could find the problem maybe they could begin treatment. I desperately wanted to know what was wreaking havoc on my soulmate’s body. I prepared myself for
School Year Prayers From A Mama’s Heart – September
As we settle into the school routine there will be choices made every day that will impact the next generation. While it is easy to see the negative things that will impact our children, let’s be a part of the positive things that can leave a lasting impression. Praying for your child is something that they will notice, remember and hopefully carry on into their adult lives. Never underestimate the time you spend in prayer for your child. If life has gotten busy and the school schedule has already begun to set your pace to the constant beat of rush,
10 Things TO SAY to a Depressed Woman
We have been talking about depression for a few weeks. If you missed it, here are some posts in the series Hope For the Depressed Woman that you might like: 10 Things NOT to Say to a Depressed Woman Week 1: Slow Down Week 2: Breaking the Silence Week 3: Medication or Meditation Week 4: Triggers and Tips for Success Week 5: Running Away Sounds Divine 1. I’m here. Say it tenderly and mean it. Then be there. 2. I care about you. Say it and show it. 3. I love you. Mean it and act on it. 4. I
School Year Prayers from a Mama’s Heart: August – A TEACHABLE HEART
There are so many thoughts that flood my mind as we embark on another school year. The excitement of a new beginning is always something to look forward to, however, there are things that weigh heavy on a mama’s heart as she packs up the new back pack, lunch box and prepares the clean undies and school clothes the night before the first day. It’s exciting, but overwhelming all in the same moment. Maybe you have grown used to the routine, but for me it is still fresh each year as we begin again. Whether you will send your little
Hope for the Depressed Woman: Week 4 – Triggers and Tips for Success
Welcome to Week 4 of Hope for the Depressed Woman. If you missed the first few posts of this series you can view them here – Week 1: Slow Down, Week 2: Breaking the Silence, and Week 3: Medication or Meditation. Throughout this series I am sharing my personal experience with depression and the things I learned along the way. I don’t share this to glorify myself or to give medical or physical advice (I’m not a doctor or counselor), but I share from a deep place of my heart that once ached with feelings that I could not understand.
Hope for the Depressed Woman: Week 3 – Medication or Meditation
Welcome to Week 3 of Hope for the Depressed Woman. If you missed the first two posts of this series you can view them here – Week 1: Slow Down and Week 2: Breaking the Silence. Throughout this series I am sharing my personal experience with depression and the things I learned along the way. I don’t share this to glorify myself or to give medical or physical advice (I’m not a doctor or counselor), but I share from a deep place of my heart that once ached with feelings that I could not understand. God has freed me from