(*Updated: Originally posted on March 18, 2015) Do you ever have those days when you feel like locking yourself in the bathroom? I sure have felt like it. Okay, I’ve actually even done it! Yes, I’ve locked myself in the bathroom! 😉 There are simply going to be days where it seems like EVERYTHING goes wrong. That’s going to happen. It’s a given. But, I also believe Satan tries to attack our homes by taking away the peace and harmony within its walls… and we have to take ACTION! The arguing and complaining spirit harbors frustration and discouragement. Anger and yelling takes away the loving, peaceful atmosphere. We need to…
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What to Do When Others Let You Down
Are you disappointed in someone who let you down? Perhaps you’re angry or frustrated with someone who did you wrong. The reason why we get disappointed is because we had “better” expectations from someone who would possibly fail us. We put our confidence in someone who has flaws. Of course, if we’re honest with ourselves, we have to admit that we’ve also let others down as well. What is our reaction when others disappoint us? It could be to pout, feel sorry for our selves, criticize, gossip, get even or never speak to them again. Unfortunately, these reactions stir up bitterness in our hearts. We may carry the load of…
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It’s a Scary Road… Show Me and Teach Me
Shew me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths. – Psalms 25:4 When I was young (just fresh out of college), I was getting ready to go on a simple little road trip to stay with a friend of our family for a few days so that I could attend a Bible conference nearby. I became quite anxious because I’m very terrible at navigating on the road. (I’m not exaggerating!) 🙂 I get turned around and desperately lost once I get behind the wheel and pull out of the driveway. I remember my mom trying to clearly explain the directions, and after seeing the panic manifesting on my face,…
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What it Really Means to Set your Affection on Things Above
*Pin on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/138204282294516055/ Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. – Colossians 3:2 In Colossians 3:2, the words “set your affection on things above” means to place your mind and thoughts on them, to show favor towards them, and to be affectionately desirous of them. For example, because I have affection toward my family, my thoughts are occupied with them as well. What kind of things consume your thoughts? If you deeply ponder the answer, you’ll know where your real affections lie. Your affections as a wife will probably be towards your husband. Your affections as a mother will probably be towards your children. …
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Are You Weary? Just Wait on the Lord – Isaiah 40:31
Pin on Pinterest here: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/138204282292063336/ *Originally posted August 12, 2015 Isn’t WAITING really tough? I hate waiting in the grocery line. The people in front of me always need a price check. And if that’s not the case, the cashier is just too slow (probably from staying up too late the night before or skipping breakfast.) *Okay.. I have to admit… I don’t think I’d be a very fast cashier myself. tee hee! I REALLY hate waiting in line at Subway while I watch everyone else make their perfect sandwiches (every sandwich looks like the best sandwich ever and I want to just cut in line and shout, “I’ll have…
