Tags: encouragement, hope, stress, worry
When You Want to Know “WHY”
I walked around the living room at a fast pace. I was circling the room with no destination in mind. I couldn’t think clearly with all the thoughts bombarding me all at once. This was a time in my life when I felt like there were so many questions and no real tangible answers to grab hold of. I wanted to trust God and know that He was in control, but on this particular day I was at a loss. Confusion seemed to fill my heart, mind and soul. I made my final lap around the ottoman when I cried
When You Need To Be Held
I recently visited a childhood landmark and I wanted to share the experience with you. I pray you are encouraged. As I stand at the back of the old auditorium and take a deep breath, I remember. I can hear the sound of the preacher’s voice and remember the conviction that would pour over my childhood soul. I wanted to love Jesus with all my heart, but even then, as a little girl, I knew I failed Him. I remember the familiar smell and the sight of the old wooden pews that seemed to go on and on. And then
When You Feel Like You’re Going Under
Matthew 14:22-33 When the winds of life are blowing out of control, it’s difficult to see beyond what lies directly ahead. Sometimes the trials that loom seem insurmountable. I’ve seen my share of wind and waves, and I know what it’s like to be knocked down and feel like you are nearly drowning by the heaviness of life. Life is full of difficult seasons. Some are long and some are short, but one thing we all have in common is that we all have times when we struggle through stormy seasons. I don’t know about you, but when it comes
When It’s Hard to Wait
I dropped to my knees again with tears rolling down my face and no words to pray. I wanted to beg God to answer me, hear me, get back with me, or at least send me a sign so I would know He was hearing me. There was no sign, no miracle in the mailbox, no special verse that kept showing up, and no answer. Sometimes it’s hard to wait on God. I know He holds the power to do anything at anytime, but when things seem undone, physically impossible, or difficult to understand, I struggle to see beyond the
When It’s Hard to Trust
Sometimes it is hard to trust. You know that ultimately God is in control, but in the raw moments of the day it is hard to see His hand. You try to convince yourself that everything will turn out fine, but the truth is you really don’t know. As you try to press forward, your mind is consumed with the struggle at hand. You want to see beyond the trial and move ahead with a positive outlook, but your thoughts of what might be bombard your mind. It makes your heart beat a little faster and your stomach ache in
Hope for Depression During Holidays
I am not a doctor or counselor, and I do not share this to give medical or physical advice, but if you are struggling with depression, or know someone who is, I hope this will be an encouragement. I have shared some of my own experience in past articles. You can find them HERE. While this is supposed to be a week filled with wonder and delightful gatherings, many will suffer in silence, be alone and feel misunderstood by even those closest to them. There is really no good verbal explanation for the way a depressed person truly feels. You
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