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Struggling To Connect With God

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Have you ever struggled to really connect with God and it feels like He is nowhere to be found?

On those days when I feel so far away and disconnected from God I intentionally get on my knees, no matter if I feel like it or not. I get in a posture so that I can hear the Lord. I will get on my knees, put on worship music to listen and sing along and give thanks and praise with my mouth.

In Matthew 14:27-29 when Jesus walks on the water and he says to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” “Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.” “Come,” he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. In order for us to really connect with Jesus, we must come. We must get out of the boat and go to him.

I want to encourage you today if it’s one of those times where you’re feeling a little discouraged or disconnected from the Lord, get in a posture to connect with him on your knees, seek the Lord, listen to worship and praise him with your mouth. I promise you that if you will take that step of obedience and have the courage to seek him you will connect with the Lord in a very special way.

Some of my favorite worship songs I’m listening to now: 

Amen, Chairty Gayle

Overflow, Red Rocks Worship

Everything to You, Jenn Johnson

The One That Really Matters, Dustin Smith

When We Pray, Tauren Wells

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“I am so thankful God led me to Linda. Coaching is exactly what I needed at a desperate time in my life. I just felt so stuck and held back. Linda asked questions that had me digging deeper and she was always so encouraging and had me pressing forward always pointing me to Jesus. My time with her has been so special and I have a new excitement and passion for life.” Bethany G., PA

“I have been truly blessed having Linda as my Christian Life Coach. Along with being a caring, sensitive person, she listens and asks powerful questions that really helps clarify where you are and where you want to go. She brings a spiritual insight into her coaching that is amazing! The next thing you know you are beginning to make sense of what you need to do to move forward. I praise the Lord for bringing her into my life!” Merril M., FL

“I was at a point in my life where I was floundering in so many areas and things just felt so chaotic.  During my first call with Linda, she helped me to drill down to the root causes of why my life was the way it was, and helped me find ways that I could take charge of those areas–simplify, be intentional and, through little baby steps, make changes that really made a difference.  Linda was there for me each day with a text or an email to cheer me on!  I love her caring and personal nature, and I enjoyed the time I spent with her immensely.  She is a blessing and, should you choose to work with her, I truly believe your life will be enriched and improved as mine was.” Linda L., WI

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When You Are Struggling

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I feel like I want to quit so bad this week! Do you ever feel this way?

After running my longest run of the season I’ve been struggling with my mindset. It is totally crazy because I actually did very well on my 8 mile run.

For some reason I’m wrestling with a negative mindset and keep questioning myself … Can I really do this? Am I really strong enough?

And then I go to a long list of “what ifs” …. What if I get an injury? What if I don’t finish the half marathon?

Have you ever done this? Worrying about the future and not living in the present moment?

Earlier this week I shared with you about Chapter 13 in my book Just Live Today. Honestly some days I can live in the moment and embrace what’s right here in front of me and then there are other days, like today, when I struggle feeling overwhelmed, stressed out and insecure about all kinds of things worrying about the future.

As much as I would like to tell you I’ve got it all figured out and I Just Live Today perfectly that simply is not true. Life is a balancing act. When you think about balancing, it does not mean that you are perfectly steady but that you are still slightly juggling things to keep the balance. I like to tell my clients, “Life is about progress, not perfection”.

Leave me a comment and let me know if you are struggling to Just Live Today and live in the moment? If not tell me what you are doing to stay live in the present.

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How 3 Words Changed My Life

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For years, I felt heavy, as if I was wearing one of those vests they put on you at the dentist office when they take x-rays. Pressure weighed me down.

I couldn’t figure out why life was so hard for me.

Have you ever felt like you were struggling to make it through the day?

I know I have.

Many, many times I’ve fought off depression, anxiety, fear, doubt, worry, insecurity and the next thing I knew, I’d be drowning in hopelessness.

As “Christians” sometimes we end up feeling like we’re defective or flawed because we aren’t like all the other Christians that seem to have it all together. We feel like why in the heck is this “Christian” thing not working for me like it is for those other people we see plastered all over social media?

One night, about a year ago I woke up from a dead sleep and found the answer to why I had been anxiously struggling day in and day out with life.

Three little words popped in my mind, JUST LIVE TODAY.

You would think after living with cancer, chemotherapy, life support, and being faced with never walking or breathing again on my own that I would have really understood the concept of living one day at a time. Out of all people, someone who’s kissed the face of death and has this incredible second chance at life, surely I lived life to it’s fullest, cherishing every moment, every breath?

Unfortunately, I did not.

You might be scratching your head and asking me why, right about now? The reason why is because in my mind I lived in the past consumed with regrets and fears or I live in the future of what ifs.

My mind was like a marry-go-round, spinning round and round in the past or the future. It never stopped to rest in the present. 

Once I began to truly Just Live Today by intentionally disciplining myself to keep my mind focused only on the 24-hours at hand, I felt light and free, almost as if I could truly breath again. It was not easy work but you know the old saying practice pays off.

Today I can honestly say that I truly Just Live Today, one 24-hours at a time. I cherish life. Gratitude consumes my day. 

So how about you? Where does your mind stay? Does the past consume you? Does the future taunt you? Does the present scare you?

What would your life look like if you simply stopped the marry-go-round in your mind and JUST LIVE TODAY?

I would love to hear from you in the comments below.

If you are struggling with the inability to just live today, contact me for coaching. I currently have a waiting list, however I have a few appointments opening up in mid April. I want to encourage you that there is hope and a new way of life. ((hugs))

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Are you tired of struggling? Are you tired of fighting? Do you just want a break? Join me in prayer as we seek God for freedom.

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You verses God?

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Are you consumed with You or God?

I’m really starting to develop some insecurity around writing my blog each week because I’m convicted to be gut wrenching honest with you.

Ugh…..Here we go….

I have to admit to you my sweet sisters; I struggle with being consumed with me!

You see I know God did not miraculously heal me from cancer and a month long coma for me to just sit around and be obsessed with me.  Just like he hasn’t kept you alive for you to be focused and consumed with you.

But when it comes to taking a risk, like putting yourself out there for the world to see or trying something new we often end up paralyzed with fear because we consume ourselves with that one letter word…..I.

How can I do that?  What if I look stupid?  What if I am not good enough?

Which ultimately leads us to the vicious cycle of poor pitiful me, and then turns into a ridiculous self-loathing saga.

How in the world can we get ourselves off of our minds?  I had a revelation to that question this week while reading this verse.

For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.  Ephesians 2:10

When we truly accept and love who God made us to be, there’s a divine freedom that floods the soul.  And through this beautiful freedom we slowly begin to allow ourselves to do the work he prepared for us long ago.

So guess what?  Instead of being trapped, agonizing over our thoughts and fears we end up moving into being completely consumed with God!

Have you been consumed with you or God lately?  How can you begin to switch your focus?  If you received this post via email, go to the bottom of the page and click on the link that has comment in it.  I would love to hear from you!

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Need…?

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Our help is in the name of the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. Psalm 124:8

No matter how hard I try to turn over complete control of my life to God, I inevitably manage to hold onto one little tiny shred of it.  Especially when it comes to letting go of control over my future.  I go from needing answers in black and white to somehow “fully relying on God”.  To be completely honest, I struggle with staying committed to turning to the Lord for my every need.  Today I want to ask you a few questions.

What is your biggest need right now? 

What areas are you struggling in? 

Where do you need encouragement in your life?

Will you take a leap of faith and share with me your needs today?

~I want to know how I can best encourage you!~

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