Deuteronomy 31:8 The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.
What are you afraid of?
What is holding you back from moving forward?
Click the comment link below to share with me what you are afraid of today. I want to pray for you!
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It seems to me that everybody has some sort of addiction these days. And if you don’t want to call it a full blown out “addiction”, then we all have some sort of vice we use. Whether it is Starbucks, work, perfectionism, comfort food, shopping, alcohol or even stress. I came to the conclusion that I’m addicted to the adrenaline stress produces. Honestly, I always thought of those people who do extreme sports or adventures were the only ones classified as “addicted to adrenaline”. However, it’s been brought to my attention that the natural hormone, called epinephrine is released in our bloodstream when we are stressed and this explains why I thrive when operating in a stressed-out mode.
Being an adrenaline junkie is honestly quit embarrassing to admit because I long to be a peaceful content soul who also appears to have it “all together”. The problem here is the fact that I’m striving to be something that I’m not and that is where the stress is created in the first place! So becoming aware of this whole new addiction has forced me to take a step back and examine the truth. Who I really am and whom I’m really living for. This revelation led me to spending some time in my journal writing down my core values and how I can start living a life that honors them.
I would like to invite you today to a little coaching exercise. Take out your journal and write down these questions and spend some time honestly answering them.
• Is there anything I use in my life as a “vice” and if so why?
• Who am I living for?
• What are my core values?
• What can I do to honor my values and myself?
I would love to hear from you! Everyone who comments today will be entered to win a Starbucks gift card! Winner will be announced next Thursday. Congratulations to Kathy Murphy for last weeks drawing for the Mini-Retreat!
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Have you been overwhelmed, exhausted, discouraged or just down right defeated? What do you typically do when you feel like God does not hear your prayers?
For me, I would like to say since I’m a “Christian Life Coach” I wait patiently on the Lord and trust He will provide for my every need. Well that would be a big fat lie! There are times I go through a cycle that goes something like this. The problem arises, I run to a friend, process it to death, grab some form of sweet fluffy carbs to eat my troubles away, toss and turn during long sleepless nights and then finally as a last resort go to God in absolute despair.
Why in the world do we put ourselves through such anguish when we can simply turn to Jesus, the Prince of Peace? My excuse has been, I’m human and my natural tendency is to run in rebellion instead of running to God. Just last week after fighting and trying to convince God that He did not love me or care about my situation He proved me wrong once again. He showed up in my weakest hour. He graced me with His presence and provided hope for me when I could only see darkness.
Isaiah 30:15 reads,
“Only in returning to me and resting in me will you be saved. In quietness and confidence is your strength.
When reading about the Israelites in the Old Testament and how they would trust God for a period and then completely disbelieve everything about Him, gives me hope. Hope to know that even though I question God and rebel at times, He remains the same no matter what I think or how I feel.
I would like to encourage you today that no matter what you think or feel about God and the trials you go through just be real with Him. Tell Him when you don’t believe in Him. Tell Him when you doubt His goodness in your life. Ask Him to forgive your disbelief. Once we are completely real with God, that’s when we find rest. That’s when we find quietness in our souls and become confident of who God says He is.
Leave a comment today in the link below about your times of disbelief and how God proved Himself to you.
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I’m currently teaching and participating in the Stressed-Less Living Online Bible Study with Melissa Taylor. I almost feel like it’s a joke that this is the book we are studying right now because I’ve been put to the test with some major stress just within the last week. From losing our precious 20-year-old cousin to Cystic Fibrosis, facing heart-breaking challenges with my adolescent daughter, to personally overcoming some health matters the word STRESS has defiantly been in my vocabulary quit often lately. After reading Chapter 1 of this incredible book Stressed-Less Living, I discovered when I put complete trust and faith in God, I do have the power to live less stressed! So today I wanted to share with you what I did just this week to overcome my personal stress. It’s quit simple. I just speak out loud everything I am blessed with! For example:
I’m blessed to be alive.
I’m blessed to breath on my own. *this is one of my favorites…no more trachea by the grace of God alone!
I’m blessed to be a wife, mom, sister, daughter, and friend.
I’m blessed to have a home, clothing, food, water, and transportation.
I’m blessed to have the bible that speaks life into me every day.
I’m blessed to have eyes that see and ears that hear.
I’m blessed to have a second chance at life.
I’m blessed to spend time with loved ones.
I’m blessed to connect with others all over the world through technology.
Honestly the list could go on and on forever. The reason this simple exercise works so well to relieve stress is because we immediately experience freedom from the truth! Leave a comment on the link below and share what you are blessed with while reducing stress in your very own life today!
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Stephanie M. is the WINNER of the book Stressed-Less Living, Finding God’s Peace in Your Chaotic World by Tracie Miles and the Conference Call Series for Stressed-Less Living! Thank You everyone who participated!
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The Stressed-Less Living Online Bible Study begins this Sunday, April 7. If you have not signed up yet click here to join us! I am so excited about this study because I believe it is not only going to change my life, but also change thousands of women’s lives who are participating with us. Honestly, who is NOT stressed out about something? We can all use some help in the area of managing stress.
This week I am giving away the book Stressed-Less Living, Finding God’s Peace in Your Chaotic World by Tracie Miles and the Conference Call Series for Stressed-Less Living! Click here to learn all about these exciting calls! All you need to do is leave a comment today on how stress affects your life by clicking on the comment link below and your name will go into the drawing. I will announce the winner Sunday and ship your book right away!
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This week I had the privilege of spending a little time talking with Lysa TerKeurst and Renee Swope. I walked away with a wealth of perspective on leadership in ministry! I knew right away I wanted to share with you some of the great insights I gained from talking with these two remarkable leaders from Proverbs 31 Ministries.
I asked Lysa and Renee what was one of the most valuable lessons they had learned from leadership?
Renee shared there are three seasons in her life. NO. GO. SLOW. This is so true. For example, at different times in our life God will specifically tell us NO even when we “think” it should be yes. Or often when we are afraid to take that next step and would rather stay in our comfort zone, that’s when He comes through loud and clear and tells us to GO. Other times we can be running so fast that we might lose sight of where God really wants us and that’s when He whispers, it’s time to SLOW down. Listening to Renee talk about the different seasons in her ministry gave me sense of relief and opened my eyes to see which season I’m in right now. Renee and Lysa both shared unique stories about the different seasons throughout their ministry. As I was listening, I realized it takes all three seasons to grow a ministry because ultimately God is the One in control and at work anyway.
Lysa shared that she often approaches God with the question, “What is my assignment for today Lord?” I absolutely love this question because it challenges us to look at today only. As a Christian Life Coach, I’m frequently encouraging my clients to focus on one day at a time. It is written in Matthew 6:34, “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” Lysa turned the statement of one day at a time into a coaching question in her dialog with the Lord. As I left our conversation, I could hardly wait for the next morning to start my day journaling with this powerful question, “What is my assignment for today Lord?” After processing where God was leading me for the day, I realized how much unneeded pressure lifted from my spirit. I was able to focus and trust that I was exactly where I needed to be that day to accomplish the ministry work He has called me to. This is now one of my favorite ways to start my day, and an excellent tool to share with others.
I want to wrap up this post by saying THANK YOU to Proverbs 31 Ministries leaders Lysa TerKeurst and Renee Swope for consistently providing encouragement, confidence and guidance to women all over the world who are building a personal relationship with Christ. If you have not visited the Proverbs 31 Ministries website, I highly recommend you to check it out and sign up to receive their daily devotionals. You will be blessed and inspired every single day!
Thank you to all my readers for allowing me the opportunity to share life with you! As always, I would love to hear from you. Please leave a comment below.
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Last year our local Christian Radio Station came to my home and interviewed my mom and me about my cancer story. When I watch the video it brings a specific scripture to mind.
I will say of the LORD, He is my Refuge and my Fortress, my God; on Him I lean and rely, and in Him I [confidently] trust! Psalm 91:2 AMP
Today as I share this video with you I want to lift up my Savior and sing songs of PRAISE & THANKSGIVING!!! Nothing is impossible for our God! I am forever grateful! I pray this video is a blessing for you today!
Have you ever intentionally taken a day to be silent with the Lord? Last week I spent a day in prayer and spiritual renewal in a quiet sanctuary located at the beautiful Well of Mercy retreat center. As I settled myself in the tranquil surroundings the sound of silence overwhelmed my spirit. I immediately felt tension throughout my body. It was like I was literally fighting with myself to settle down and just be still. After some time I felt myself getting comfortable, nestled in my chair and finally taking in the calm and peaceful atmosphere. Within minutes tears filled my eyes and I realized how beautiful the sound of silence really is. Silence is a gift from our Creator. It’s astonishing when we allow our walls to come down and get silent with the Lord, how He speaks to us.
This day I was spending with the Lord was different from my daily quiet time. One reason was I had no time schedule. Even though I have quiet surroundings in the early morning hours at home, in my head I have that internal clock-ticking ready to start my daily routines and responsibilities. Being completely focused some days can be quiet the challenge. Another reason this day was special was due to the way I approached my time with God. I came to the retreat center with an expectant heart ready to hear from Him. I knew this was not a time for me to go down my “wish list” of all my hopes and dreams I pray the Lord will provide. As a Christian Life Coach, it’s important to bring clients to a shift in thinking and that’s exactly what I experienced. I approached the Lord with a “what attitude” instead of a “how attitude”. Isn’t it funny how one little word can shift your entire perspective.
I left the Well of Mercy with a sense of awakening and of longing. My soul awakened to my deep yearning to spend more time with the Lord. That’s what is so exciting about our relationship with Christ. Each time we encounter Him we build a stronger desire to be even more intimate with Him. I would love to hear from you today about your time of silence with the Lord and how He continues to awaken your spirit.
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Where can you find real serenity, especially when life is so out of control?
I don’t know about you, but for me I crave serenity…peace…calm…tranquility. You know that exact place you find yourself when you finally recline on the beach with toes snuggled in the sand and the sound of crashing waves removing all debris from your thoughts. That moment when you exhale a sigh of relief…vacation has finally arrived. Why do we have to wait till we are hundreds of miles away from reality to embrace serenity? If I dare take a guess, it’s because we cannot let go of control. We are simply too afraid to hand over control of our lives to the One who created us. We “think” because we’ve said yes to Christ and officially labeled ourselves Christians, with a Jesus bumper sticker, cross dangling from our neck and socializing with that certain ”group” of believers, then surely we’ve surrendered ourselves to Christ….right?
Wrong!
Please hear me, all those things are noble and it speaks volumes for who we are, however God has been opening the eyes of my heart over the last six months to what I call genuine soul surrender. How exactly does that work you might ask? It all starts with one little word….obedience. Yes, that’s it, just plain and simple obedience. Please don’t let me fool you by sounding like I’ve got this all figured out, because coming from a rebellious take charge, get it done now kind of girl, it has not been an easy road to travel. To be frank with you, it’s down right sucked many days. By no means has it been a walk in the park having to deny my flesh and ego day after day. However, I do have good news for you today!
“Your job is obedience. God’s job is results.” pg. 162 Let. It. Go. By Karen Ehman
When we are wholeheartedly committed to obedience, God provides results every time. So, back to my question on where can you find true serenity in the middle of life’s chaos? On your knees my friend, handing over your desires for God’s desires and in doing so the result is serenity. That place scripture refers to as “the peace of God, which transcends all understanding” Philippians 4:7
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