The problem is not that we experience anger, grief, or stress. These are all reflective of our need for justice, love, and peace. It's when we allow it to consume us at the expense of not trusting in God, Who is the ultimate source of justice, love, and peace. Prayer (from Psalms 25:1-2, 9-10, 20-21): … Continue reading The Problem is not Anger, Grief, or Stress
Category: Suffering
One Big Contradiction
Depression feels like one big contradiction. You want to be happy and motivated yet everything inside you is telling you not to do what you need to succeed. So what do you do? Find what makes it worth it and go against everything you're feeling for this purpose. It's exhausting to push through, but the … Continue reading One Big Contradiction
Grief Into Gratitude
Just because someone is exhibiting abundant joy doesn't mean they have less problems in their life. They've just learned how to turn their grief into gratitude; a skill which takes deliberate, daily cultivation as it doesn't come naturally. “Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in … Continue reading Grief Into Gratitude
I Will Do
You have to turn "it's so hard" into "I WILL DO" whatever it takes to work through this, otherwise you will always be held down by adversity. Now get on your knees and pray, patiently trusting that GOD WILL PROVIDE the way if you seek it by His will. Prayer: My God, I will do … Continue reading I Will Do
Extreme Humility to Restore Marriage
This is not about being a doormat, but about choosing to fight with good the evil that has entered your marriage.
Handling Grief through Grace
The girl shares her story with you as she understands now that suffering is part of life. She wants you to read this and be inspired to hope in better things to come.
The Way of Escape
God has given us everything we need to overcome temptation. When we truly believe that God will not allow us to be tempted beyond what we can bear and always provides us with the way of escape, we will find it and overcome temptation.
No More Tears
All tears will be wiped away and we will bask in admiration of the One we have given all our being to.
How Can I Best Love Their Soul?
This question made everything so clear as it made it apparent that dwelling on these things was going to hinder my godly influence on others and not allow me to be who I truly want to be.
The Rage Within Me
I'm enraged with nothing to be enraged about. Where does this come from? What is wrong with me? This is not me, but it is me.