I just realized that it has been 6 months since my last post, and I don’t think it’s a coincidence. Especially considering that my previous post was on “Lord, help my unbelief,” and now my first post on the new blog is titled “Choosing to Believe Bigger.” To read it, click here and make sure to subscribe to receive notifications whenever I post.
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“Lord, help my unbelief!” (9/26/22) // In Mark 9:24 AMP it reads … “Immediately the father of the boy cried out [with a desperate, piercing cry], saying, “I do believe; help [me overcome] my unbelief.””
Oftentimes, we’re worried about what other people will think if we shared these vulnerable moments with them because we feel they won’t understand or they’ll think we’re ‘bugging out’ but it’s imperative that I share my check-ins as the Holy Spirit leads to remind those who can resonate that they’re NOT bugging out & that they’re not alone. There’s nothing to be ashamed of when we know God to be who He is but we’re struggling with our faith & a flood of doubts or moments of uncertainty creeps in because many of us have been there. It’s a courageous thing to recognize that our faith is not perfect & when we ask Jesus for help to strengthen our belief. This was almost a year ago & although I’ve come a long way since then, I still have moments when I turn to Him to help me with my unbelief for He is the same yesterday, today & forever more. It demonstrates a humble & honest acknowledgment of our weakness as humans & the need of divine assistance.
May each of us be encouraged & be rooted in His Truth – ““For we are His workmanship [His own master work, a work of art], created in Christ Jesus [reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, ready to be used] for good works, which God prepared [for us] beforehand [taking paths which He set], so that we would walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us].” – Ephesians 2:10 AMP 🕊️
A few years ago, I made the decision to temporarily deactivate my IG/FB account because I recognized how much it was consuming me. After months of unsuccessfully fighting the urge & falling into the temptation of re-activating my accounts several times only to deactivate it again, I learned that it was much deeper than just social media consumption but I couldn’t pin point what it was at the time. In hindsight, I was a chronic people pleaser. I was battling anxiety, depression, guilt & shame. I had been seeking acceptance, validation & affirmation from others because I lacked it from myself. There were years of hurt & trauma that I buried deep down that kept me from loving me in a healthy manner so I was seeking it from others. Isn’t that wild? But so many of us have experienced this or could be experiencing this right now in silence or maybe not even know it.
Read More »God will use whatever & whoever (as He just did TO me THROUGH me as I was looking through my google archive) to speak to us & remind us of His unchanging nature & faithfulness. It serves as a beautiful reminder that God’s love, presence, & guidance are not limited by time or circumstances. He can use past experiences & messages to bring fresh encouragement & reaffirm His constant Presence in our lives. It’s a testament to His Sovereignty & the way He works in mysterious & unexpected ways to remind us of His enduring love & faithfulness. May this reminder strengthen your faith & deepens your trust in His as you continue your journey with Him. 🌱🌻⚓️
I love looking up the definition of words and learning the synonyms and antonyms of each of them. According to google (lol), here are the definitions for the following words:
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