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  • Christine Caine,  Christmas,  Faith,  Fear,  Holidays,  Hope in God,  how to decrease fear,  Jesus,  Mary,  Mental Health,  Peace,  Prayer

    An Even If Faith- Mary the Mother of Jesus

    December 24, 2024 /

    I heard a message by Christine Caine, a Christian speaker and author, on Mary the mother of Jesus. “She had to replace her what if with an even if faith.”Her words regarding Mary’s response to the God assignment she was given were powerful. “An Even If faith dispels fear.” These words penetrated my soul as I considered them. Shifting what if this happens or that person responds in that way, etc, etc, to even if this happens God is still on His throne. God is still fighting my battles. God is still the One I worship and choose. Oh how thankful I am for that truth. A Prayer of Focus…

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  • Anxiety,  Faith,  Fear,  Mental Health,  Peace

    Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you

    August 29, 2024 /

    Friend—What is trying to rob you of peace today? I know there are many difficulties that are trying to take my peace today. But— I am acknowledging each one and telling someone specific about it. Someone who can actually GIVE peace. Jesus says:Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.John 14:27 NIV ➡️ Let us breathe in that truth & slowly exhale the anxieties & worries of our day. Let us ask for peace— Peace that Jesus gives to us. He gives it freely when we…

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  • Bible teaching,  Encouragement,  Faith,  Fear,  Focusing on Truth,  God’s mighty power,  Isaiah,  Mental Health,  Truth for Today

    Truth for Today- Do not fear. God is with you.

    August 16, 2024 /

    DO YOU NEED SOME TRUTH TODAY?I’ve been focused on these words for most of this week…Isaiah 41:10 (NIV)“So do not fear, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Let that sink in. God is with me.He will strengthen me.He will help me.He will uphold me. I’ve been weary this week as I’ve been “hard pressed on every side” but God has given me just enough for each day to face each new and different challenge.I’ve leaned into Him and His strength. Thank you Jesus for your gracious…

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    How to Deal With Fear and Anxiety Part 2- Focus on Powerful Truth

    June 18, 2024 /

    I learned how to do life with fear alongside.Not leading the way, not overtaking me… but fear in its’ proper place- as a tool to give information, and as an emotion to acknowledge. In caregiving for my child with a life-threatening diagnosis, I clung to the powerful truth found in 2 Timothy 1:7 “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” I prayed it. I told God I didn’t want the spirit of fear and asked Him to help me have His power, His love, His sound mind. It wasn’t a one and done conversation. It was…

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    How to Deal With Fear & Anxiety Part 1- Do Life With Fear Alongside

    June 14, 2024 /

    Fear and anxiety can be ever present with us, but I learned a powerful truth about fear as I walked thru caregiving for a life-threatening diagnosis for my child. I have a powerful truth for you to hold onto in the midst of difficulty and fear. Grab these 2 free powerful printables- just for you- 2 FREE 8.5 x 11 Printables- To Empower & Encourage You. You will also get on my email newsletter which you don’t want to miss. Stick around to see part 2 of Fear & Anxiety. I learned how to live life with fear alongside.And it was empowering & life-changing for me. “Live life with fear…

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    Stop Fighting Fear by Sheer Willpower; Instead Do This.

    May 3, 2024 /

    “Willing ourselves to stop fearing and then shaming ourselves when we do is not the way forward.” -Amber Jeann Parker Can I get an Amen? I believe that consuming fear, a spirit of fear, is from the enemy of your soul, from Satan. It’s one of his plans to take you down, friend. We don’t have the power to fully get rid of it on our own though- through our own sheer willpower.God is the One who can help us though. God is the One who can change and transform us.He gives us His Spirit. His Spirit brings life & peace. Can I tell you— Feeling shame for having fear…

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  • Bible teaching,  Choose Joy,  Choose Joy In the Midst,  Faith,  Fear,  Fighting for Joy,  Focusing on Truth,  Hope in God

    A Spirit of Fear- Getting Free From its’ Bondage

    February 28, 2024 /

    If you are wondering why there’s such a jolting color contrast of the words to the background, it is to show the desired change in our hearts and our lives. It is to emphasize the strong reminder that we are not to live in fear. A spirit of fear is not from God. If it doesn’t come from God, then it is from the enemy of your soul, from Satan. From God comes light— To live and walk with God is to walk in light and truth… To have power, love, and a sound mind as 2 Timothy 1:7 says. Are you walking with God or are you allowing the…

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    God sits with you in your pain.

    January 29, 2024 /

    Hey friend- You know that thing that’s causing you heartache, pain, fear, anxiety, or questioning… God sits with you in the midst of it. He truly does. It doesn’t mean the hard thing in your life will be resolved or magically gone, but He will supply the strength you need to walk through it as you rely on Him.Psalm 34:18 says “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” God deeply cares about and is drawn to those who are hurting to come alongside in compassion and kindness. Jesus, Himself, walked through excruciating suffering when He was on this earth. He experientially understands.…

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    God’s Perfect Love Casts Out Fear.

    November 19, 2023 /

    Who needs to know today that you are loved perfectly, wonderfully, just as you are today, right now… with your imperfections, your failings, your strengths, your giftings, yourself. All that makes up you. God loves— YOU. God loves you before you have tried to impress Him, tried to earn love or do something to gain favor. God loved you before the foundation of the world. He already knew you and who you would be (being that He is eternal and outside time), and He loved you with His agape, full, perfect love. A love that is not predicated on what someone will do or not do. A love that can’t…

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