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I thought that once the inner peace of Jesus was felt throughout the body it would be enough to encourage more reliance on the Lord. For some that might be true, but others still convince themselves that it was a one-time experience. It is difficult to describe the feeling of inner peace. For me, it is a rush throughout my body and an immediate feeling of reassurance. Sometimes it is a quick moment of confirmation, other times it is a longer feeling of stress being lifted. There are times when I will shake someone’s hand and immediately feel…
Are you or have you ever been broken? I have been broken and daily find myself in a position of thanking Jesus for picking up the pieces and providing hope. Although sometimes I am able to see the true needs of others, the picture we display in public is rarely the whole story. This past year has opened my eyes to the depth of our brokenness. I see people of all ages and cultures in various settings going through life with smiles on their faces and emptiness in their souls. People struggle to know if it is okay to show…
It is risky to be real, but empowering just the same. Why is it scary to be real? Because it requires stepping out in faith. It means that I am totally exposed and people have the choice to accept or not accept the person I have become. That in itself is scary. It is a risk to take off the mask and unveil the true colors. I never changed who I was in character or spirit. I did, however, hold the strength of my faith in the closet for years. It wasn’t that I didn’t let anyone in…
Although for a moment I may take things personally, I quickly regroup and realize that there are ways to rid myself of what seems like a personal attack. I start by removing myself from thinking negative thoughts and turning to prayer. I then find something constructive that I can use to learn and grow and/or I give the worry to God. It is hard not to take what people say and do personally. I do want to grow from my mistakes, but I don’t want to be paralyzed by negative influences. I quickly get rid of any bad…