I have always been anxious. I came from a family of worriers. Both parents were hyper-vigilant and one parent had an Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. To soothe their anxiety, the home environment was controlling and perfectionistic having everything in its place. Outside the home, I had experiences of school bullying, the stalking of a stranger in the neighborhood, bad weather threats and scary snake events..... The worse trauma for me was being sexually abused at an early age and living in ... Read More about Accept Anxiety, Diminish Shame, “Appreciate the Gift”
Giving up Everything for God’s Anything
Then Jesus said, “When you lift up the Son of Man, then you will know that I am he, and I do nothing on my own initiative, but I speak just what the Father taught me. 29 And the one who sent me is with me. He has not left me alone, because I always do those things that please him. This passage speaks to the unity of the Son to the Father – Jesus gives up everything for anything that His Father wants. As followers of Christ, how often do we give up every possession, safety, comfort, approval ... Read More about Giving up Everything for God’s Anything
Troubles, Trust and Thankful Prayers
Do not lag in zeal, be enthusiastic in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, endure in suffering, persist in prayer. (Romans 12: 11:12 NET) An evil person suffers much pain, but the Lord’s faithfulness overwhelms the one who trusts in him. (Psalms 32:10 NET) Light is sown for the [uncompromisingly] righteous and strewn along their pathway, and joy for the upright in heart [the irrepressible joy which comes from consciousness of His favor and protection]. (Psalms 91:11 AMP) Always ... Read More about Troubles, Trust and Thankful Prayers
Taming the Toxic Thinking
Junk Monkey!? Around construction sites in Amarillo, often there will be a placement of a bright green dumpster labeled "Junk Monkey" for the disposal of all construction "junk". My thoughts, like a bunch of monkeys in trees, are constantly jumping from thought to thought like. As I try to "construct" a healthy life, I tame my thought "monkeys" by disposing the toxic ones in my own "Junk Monkey". Toxic thoughts such as mind-reading, fortune telling, always and never, and self depreciation can ... Read More about Taming the Toxic Thinking
My Morning Reflections
Yes, my spirit was bitter, and my insides felt sharp pain. 22 I was ignorant and lacked insight; I was as senseless as an animal before you. 23 But I am continually with you; you hold my right hand. 24 You guide me by your wise advice, and then you will lead me to a position of honor. Psalms 73:21-24 (NET) God gives wisdom, as we trust him like a child, leading us to share in His eternal glory - filling our souls with the sweetness of a confident hope releasing the ... Read More about My Morning Reflections
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