“Who will rise up for me against the wicked? Who will take a stand for me against evildoers?Unless the Lord had given me help, I would soon have dwelt in the silence of death.When I said, ‘My foot is slipping,’ your unfailing love, Lord, supported me.When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy. Psalm 94:16-19 NIVContinue reading “Absence of an Empathetic Witness”
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What Matters
What Matters? “And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ.” Philippians 1:9-10 NIV “There would have been more I love yous … moreContinue reading “What Matters”
More on Shame
Shame… Again “Fear not; you will no longer live in shame. Don’t be afraid; there is no more disgrace for you. You will no longer remember the shame of your youth and the sorrows of widowhood.” Isaiah 54:4 NLT “If we can share our story with someone who responds with empathy and understanding, shame can’tContinue reading “More on Shame”
Weary, Dreary and Ho-Hum
My Three Gremlins. “For I [fully] satisfy the weary soul, and I replenish every languishing and sorrowful person.” Jeremiah 31:25 Amplified Bible “We can be tired, weary and emotionally distraught, but after spending time alone with God, we find that He injects into our bodies energy, power and strength.” Charles Stanley January. The longest monthContinue reading “Weary, Dreary and Ho-Hum”
Your Inner “Kiddo”
“All your children shall be taught by the Lord, and great shall be the peace of your children.” Isaiah 54:13 NIV “The most sophisticated people I know – inside they are all children.” ― Jim Henson, creator of the Muppets Do you still chuckle at silly jokes? Like to draw? Play with animals? Love stories?Continue reading “Your Inner “Kiddo””
Magical Thinking
“Come now, let us reason together,” says the LORD. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they will be as white as snow; though they are as red as crimson, they will become like wool.” Isaiah 1:19 Berean Bible “When you find your path, you must not be afraid. You need to have sufficient courage toContinue reading “Magical Thinking”
Blaming God
Blaming God “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” James 1:17 NIV “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asksContinue reading “Blaming God”
Catastrophizing
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7 NIV “Anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows, but only empties today ofContinue reading “Catastrophizing”
Be a Caring Person
Grief During the Holidays The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. The righteous person may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all… Psalm 34:18-19 NIV “Our joys will be greater, our love will be deeper, our life will be fuller because we shared your moment.”Continue reading “Be a Caring Person”
Boundaries and Myths
“Do not let any unwholesome word go forth out of your mouth, but only good, for edification of the need, so that it may give grace to those hearing.” Ephesians 4:29 Berean Standard Bible “At your absolute best, you still won’t be good enough for the wrong person.” — Unknown Perfection. It’s not possible forContinue reading “Boundaries and Myths”
Prayers and Musings of a Black Sheep 