Weariness “Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is comfortable, and My burden is light.” Matthew 11:38-30 NASB “RestContinue reading “Weariness”
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Let Go or be Dragged
“Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely, and may your entire spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The One who calls you is faithful, and he will do it.” 1 Thessalonians 5:24 “Let go and let God.” And don’t let go of God.Continue reading “Let Go or be Dragged”
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”
Denial is Exhausting!
“And Peter remembered the word which Jesus had said, ‘Before a rooster crows, you will deny Me three times’ And he went out and wept bitterly.” Matthew 26:75 NIV “The attempt to escape from pain is what creates more pain.” ― Gabor Maté A wife was caring for her husband in the hospital and liftedContinue reading “Denial is Exhausting!”
Phonies
Goody-Goodies, Snake Oil Salesmen and Other Pretenders “If anyone thinks they are something when they are not, they deceive themselves. Each one should test their own actions. Then they can take pride in themselves alone, without comparing themselves to someone else.” Galatians 6:3-4 NIV “Talent is God-given; be humble. Fame is man-given; be grateful. ConceitContinue reading “Phonies”
Plank in the Eye-Ouch!
Or there but for the grace of God go I. “Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? 4 How can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when all the time thereContinue reading “Plank in the Eye-Ouch!”
You Matter
Even when you don’t feel it. “Look at the birds of the sky, that they do not sow, nor reap, nor gather crops into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more important than they?” Matthew 6:26 NASB “Live like someone valued by God.” Unknown Yes, I’m one of thoseContinue reading “You Matter”
Dailiness
The bugs and annoyances of life. “A fool always loses his temper, but a wise person holds it back.” Proverbs 29:11 NASB “No matter what type of anger or frustration we have to struggle with, a clear picture of how our faith in God is the answer to anything we need to overcome.” – CarolContinue reading “Dailiness”
Shame! Shame! Shame!
Ashamed of Shame “They looked to Him and were radiant,And their faces were not ashamed.6 This poor man cried out, and the Lord heard him,And saved him out of all his troubles.7 The angel of the Lord encamps all around those who fear Him,And delivers them.” Psalm 34:5-7 NKJV “Shame is the most powerful master emotion. It’sContinue reading “Shame! Shame! Shame!”
Choosing Absence
“But he withdrew himself in the deserts and prayed.” Luke 5:16 ERV “Choose your absence so that your presence will have more impact.” — Emily P. Freeman Sometimes I withdraw to breathe. Sometimes I withdraw to cry. Sometimes I withdraw to play! Sometimes I withdraw to meditate and pray. These are healthy and growth-enhancing times—notContinue reading “Choosing Absence”
Prayers and Musings of a Black Sheep 