Encouragement
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Be strong & take heart & wait for the Lord!
Here’s an excerpt from my post: We can be confident and trust in the Lord, trust in His plans and in His leading and trust in His timing to work all things out. God still has good things in store. They are coming. Trust. Wait. And be looking on the horizon for God’s goodness to shine in your life as you lean into Him for truth, leading, and hope. Be encouraged today in whatever you are facing! Read the rest of my post on my website friends. 😊 https://choosejoyinthemidst.com
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The weary world rejoices! Christ has come this Christmas. Rejoice & find joy.
Christmas isn’t about perfection. It never was. It’s about coming face to face with the hope of Jesus and the mighty miracle of His descension to earth. It’s about rejoicing in spite of the weariness and less than ideal circumstances you face. It’s about looking to the only One who can provide healing and comfort and joy this season. His name is Jesus, Messiah. Let us focus on that truth this season and find hope that won’t diminish or fade. Hope that isn’t based on the perfect gifts or decorations or plans, but an expectant waiting, watching, rejoicing in the midst of the weariness… and thereby finding true JOY. Joy…
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Man’s Approval or God’s- Which are you following?
This has been an idol in my life. Yes, an idol. The Lord revealed to me that pleasing others or caring about what they think has been an idol in my life. Something that has gotten in the way of obeying and following God’s leading in my life. Anything that we value can become an idol in our lives. So, let me ask you. What is the idol in your life? The thing that is most important to you? Is it financial security? Is it your family or friends? Do you live to please them and “fit in” with how they want you to perform or act? Is it your…
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Focus your Mind on Truth, Decrease Anxiety, & Find God’s Peace
What are you setting your mind on today, friends? Anxious thoughts, busy thoughts, worried thoughts, difficult relationship thoughts, fearful thoughts, harmful thoughts, resentful thoughts, angry thoughts, sad thoughts? The list can go on and on. But what does scripture call us to think on, to set our minds on, to focus on? Let’s look at Philippians 4 to go deeper. Philippians 4:4–8 (ESV): Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the…
