I tend to start my new year by thinking of how I can make personal changes, goals and dreams come true in the year ahead. While I will do those things, God has sweetly reminded me to value others above myself. (Philippians 2:3) I pray you will join hearts with me and pray for all those who are battling cancer today.
Please leave a prayer or comment below as we lift up cancer patients today. Thank you sweet friends. I love you!
Everybody struggles with defeating thoughts; we are not alone in this. The enemy will attack our worth via criticism. We have to stop letting negativity lead us. Instead, take it captive and lead it with the truth.
Whenever the lies bombard me, I can speak these five truths out loud instead.
1) God will never condemn me. He does not disapprove of me. He does not criticize or blame me. He does not find fault in me (Rom. 8:1–2).
2) God has not given me a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline (2 Tim. 1:7).
3) I am strong, and the word of God lives in me, and I have overcome the evil one (1 John 2:14).
4) I am in perfect peace because I trust in God as my thoughts stay fixed on him (Isa. 26:3).
5) I have been given authority over all the power of the enemy, and nothing will harm me (Luke 10:19).
(Excerpt from Worthy of a Miracle, Chapter 15 Speak Truth)
I’m giving away a signed copy of Worthy of a Miracle this month! Leave me a comment below.
I cannot tell you enough how much I love sharing life with you here on my blog. I’m looking forward to hearing how this book changes your life and relationship with Jesus! Let’s say it together … I AM WORTHY! THANK YOU JESUS!!!!
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This is a heavy question … have ever lost a family member or friend to suicide?
I have.
There’s really no words to express the depth of heartache that goes with this type of grief.
My friend Susan Mead knows this pain all to well. She lost her sister to suicide. While that could have easily paralyzed her life, Susan found God’s grace in the middle of her devastation. She wrote about this in her incredible book Dance with Jesus, From Grief to Grace.
No matter where we are in life, grief hits us from every direction. Whether it’s a bad report from the doctor, a broken relationship, a job loss, a sick child or simply being disappointed in ourselves. Grief can present itself in our everyday lives.
You might question is it really possible to experience the joy of moving from broken to blessed or from grief to grace? Find out the truth through Susan’s powerful words in her beautifully written book Dance with Jesus, From Grief to Grace!
Be sure to click here and check out Susan’s blog today! She is giving away a signed copy of my book, Worthy of a Miracle.
Will you join me today in praying for those who are struggling with health issues? It can be so exhausting physically, mentally and emotionally for those with chronic health issues such as cancer and other diseases. Together lets focus our hearts on those who are sick and hurting, as well as their caregivers, doctors, nurses and medical staff.
Today my sweet friend and author of When a Woman Finds Her Voice, Jo Ann Fore is giving away a signed copy of my book! Enter to WIN here.
And congratulations to Kelley Murphy for winning this custom-made Worthy necklace! Thank you for sharing #WorthyofaMiracle on social media last month.
“My prayer for you, dear reader, is that you will find courage within these pages to seek Jesus just as you are and receive his love today. No performance is necessary—just be yourself.
That may seem like a miracle. But if no one else has told you today, let me. You, too, are worthy of a miracle!” (Worthy of a Miracle pg. 24)
In the comments below write this affirmation: I AM WORTHY! Together let’s claim and believe this truth today. This month I’m giving away a custom-made Worthy necklace! I will announce WINNER next week. Everyone who shares this blog OR any #WorthyofaMiracle content on social media will be entered to win.
It’s hard to believe when I look at the above pictures that was me. And now in exactly two weeks I get to celebrate the Worthy of a Miracle book release! Can you say this with me, OUR GOD IS GOOD!
When I was diagnosed with cancer I prayed God would give me more time to share the love of Jesus with the world. I had no idea that would come through multiple miracles in the months and years ahead.
I would love for you to join me on November 10 to celebrate God and his MIRACLES!
I’m disappointed to tell you that I will not be running the half marathon in two weeks. 🙁 I’ve been sick for the last few weeks and my body is telling me it is not a wise idea to do the event.
Even though I’ve questioned God why this happened, I do believe there are so many lessons to learn. I am so grateful for all that I’ve accomplished up to this point in my goal to run 13.1 miles!
Yesterday I decided after talking with my book coach Lee McCracken (Author of A Prayer and a Pink Pedicure) that on Nov. 8, I will celebrate the day with my family by going to the mountains and enjoying the outdoors. I will remain thankful and not focus on what I cannot do but on what I CAN DO!
I want to hear where you are with your goals. Are struggling in any area or are you right on track? Do you need redirect yourself or adjust your goal? Leave me a comment below.
Chapter 15, Speak Truth is one of my very favorite chapters in my book because of the VERYBIGMIRACLE that happened in my life through the act of speaking truth in my life. I cannot wait for you to read about this miracle in my book!
(Excerpt Worthy of a Miracle pg. 195-196) “Going through cancer and the coma, I learned the power of my thoughts and words. When I woke up in the hospital and could not speak, my thoughts quickly turned from defeat to determination. Backed by the power of the prayers of my family and friends, I insisted that I was going to breathe on my own, get out of the bed, and walk again. I believed that God had not brought me this far to quit. No one was going to stop me. My thoughts became my words, which became my reality.
Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. (Rom. 12:2)
This was the Scripture I clung to while undergoing chemotherapy. Little did I know how it would impact the rest of my healing. Words are powerful. All of creation came to be simply through the power of God’s word. “And God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light” (Gen. 1:3). God’s word spoke creation into existence.
Our words are like the air we breathe. Our words give us life. It’s time to believe in the power of our words and the positive impact they can have on us. Speaking the truth out loud has changed my life, my faith, and my relationships with my family and friends. It has helped me let go of all the times in my childhood when I had no voice and learned to think my only real value was in how I looked or how I performed. Now I know that when I speak, Jesus is listening, even if no one else hears. I know this because of my personal relationship with him. Today, I know that when we speak God’s word, we have supernatural power and authority through Christ. And when we speak God’s words to ourselves, we do a better job of encouraging and uplifting with positive self-talk as we face life’s challenges.”
Today I want to encourage you to examine the words you are speaking to others and to yourself. Let me know in the comments below if you’ve had any experience with speaking God’s word out loud and what it has done for you.
