“What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus asked him. The blind man said, “Rabbi, I want to see.” Mark 10:51 NIV “Shame is the most powerful master emotion. It’s the fear that we’re not good enough.”Brene Brown The blind man wanted to see. I’ve pondered Jesus’ question many times, “What do youContinue reading “Ashamed of Shame”
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Confusion
“For God is not a God of confusion, but of peace. As in all the churches of the saints…” 1 Corinthians 14:33 NASB “Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos into order, and confusion to clarity. It can turn a mealContinue reading “Confusion”
When Someone Hurts You
“But even if you should suffer for righteousness sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled…” 1 Peter 3:14 ESV “Do not look for healing at the feet of those who broke you.” ― Rupi Kaur We will be hurt by someone we love. We will hurt someone we love.Continue reading “When Someone Hurts You”
Compassion Fatigue
“Casting all your cares [all your anxieties, all your worries, and all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for He cares about you [with deepest affection, and watches over you very carefully]. 1 Peter 5:7 AMP “Compassion is not a finite resource, but your energy and emotional capacity are. Prioritize self-care.” – UnknownContinue reading “Compassion Fatigue”
Choose Life!
Temporary or Permanent Solutions “See, I have set before you today life and good, death and evil. If you obey the commandments of the Lord your God that I command you today, by loving the Lord your God, by walking in his ways, and by keeping his commandments and his statutes and his rules, thenContinue reading “Choose Life!”
Evil is Alive and Well
“Do not be conquered by evil but conquer evil with good.” Romans 12:21 HCSB “He who works with his hands is a laborer.He who works with his hands and his head is a craftsman.He who works with his hands and his head and his heart is an artist.”― Saint Francis of Assisi Other Bible translationsContinue reading “Evil is Alive and Well”
Emotional Intelligence
It’s a Skill “Guard your heart with all diligence, for from it flow springs of life.” Proverbs 4:23 Berean “When dealing with people, remember you are not dealing with creatures of logic, but with creatures of emotion.” -Dale Carnegie We can be rulers of the world, leaders of a community or corporation, have many degrees fromContinue reading “Emotional Intelligence”
Forgetting Our Why
“And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.” Philippians 1:6 ESV “Quit sitting on your blessed assurance!” Rafael Cruz Hard, sad, lonely, and fearful times snatch our Why from us. We forget why we got married whenContinue reading “Forgetting Our Why”
Unlearning
Unlearning is as important as learning “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” Romans 12:2 ESV “Ultimately, will cannot genuinely connect us to life. We cannot willContinue reading “Unlearning”
Disapproval
Everyone Has Experienced Disapproval “I know because I have come to you representing my Father and you refuse to welcome me, though you readily enough receive those who aren’t sent from him but represent only themselves! No wonder you can’t believe! For you gladly honor each other but don’t care about the honor that comesContinue reading “Disapproval”
Prayers and Musings of a Black Sheep 