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I had breakfast with a friend recently, and throughout our conversation, we questioned many things. We looked at some things we’ve been taught that don’t line up with the Word of God. We examined how toxic thinking has shaped our views of ourselves, others, and even God. We processed a lot over that one meal.
As we talked, the phrase that kept coming up, again and again, was, “It’s okay to ask questions.”
[Read more…] about Is It Okay to Ask God Questions?Overcoming Low Self-esteem Through The Vista Of God’s Lens by Candid Guest, Happiness Hassan
I was one of those many women who used their weaknesses as an excuse to remain in their comfort zone. Unknowing to me, the more attention I gave to my weaknesses, the more it damaged my self-esteem.
Little was I aware that I had succeeded in making the soil of my life fertile for the lies of the adversary. “You are not good enough; you are a failure, and you don’t belong.” Those were the words that kept ringing in my mind each time I attempted to break forth from my past mistakes. I believed those lies, and this pattern continued for a long time until my entire self-esteem was shattered.
[Read more…] about Overcoming Low Self-esteem Through The Vista Of God’s LensBeing human is hard. We often live from a storm-tossed place with noise that can feel deafening even when it isn’t audible.
Walking hospital corridors towards the ICU to see my husband; rushing through afternoon traffic to get my son to the urgent care as the hives took over his neck; and getting a frantic call from my firstborn, who had hit bumpers with someone when he fell asleep at the wheel, have rounded out my last couple months. Adding to that, construction in our home as we made improvements only compounded my stress most days.
[Read more…] about Above the Noise: What Does the Bible Say About Listening?From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
Psalm 61:2
Does your heart feel overwhelmed? Do you feel without strength and weak? Maybe like your heart just can’t take anymore?
Grief, sadness, fear, doubt, insecurities, the never-ending stream of bad news that never seems to end. All these can lead to our hearts feeling very overwhelmed. Our hearts can feel faint, and weak. And maybe like if “one more thing happens, you will drown.”
[Read more…] about Take Refuge in The RockOne of my daughters is learning how to drive. She’s in that stage where she still over-corrects sometimes. She’ll pull out into an intersection, steer too far into the lane she’s headed for, then jerk the wheel back to try to straighten herself out. We’re working on her driving smoothly and using small gentle corrections as she goes without needing to make harsh jerky moves in order to put her car back in the right spot. Her driving isn’t totally in balance yet.
That got me thinking.
[Read more…] about 3 Scriptures to Find Balance in an Unbalanced WorldDepression is not fun. But what debilitating disease is? Oh, and by the way depression is debilitating. I know too well of its pain and destruction. If I were to be honest, I can say I hate depression. I hate it in other people because the grip of it is so strong and causes a lot of destruction before you get out of it.
But depression is not too hard for God. He is the God that shatters depression and any other mind binding thoughts we have.
There are so many causes for depression which I don’t want to get into here. Instead, I want to share with you how you can push back against depression and live. Yes, you must try to fight back against depression, or it will win. You must have even the smallest desire to have your life back.
[Read more…] about Dealing with Depression: 4 Things God Taught MeFor the past few months, the Lord has been speaking to me about submission—everyone’s favorite word. I am a pretty stubborn and strong-willed person. If I want something, I’m going to make it happen. I have a determination and drive in me that is, sometimes, unstoppable. It’s no wonder why the Lord has been speaking to me about the topic of submission.
My prayer of late has been, “Lord, I submit (surrender, embrace, etc.) to your will, your way, on your timetable.” Some days, that’s been all I can pray, and I just repeat it over and over again. I have decided to daily lay down my hopes, my dreams, and my plans to pick up His. And it’s been hard. I have many good ideas that I would like to accomplish on my terms, but I have felt this call to lay all of that down.
[Read more…] about Psalm 51: Broken Bones Rejoice“Both our van and our stove broke down this weekend, but God is still good.
My head hurts, but God is still good.
I spent the day in the emergency room, but God is still good.
I can’t breathe, but God is still good.“
As I write this on Sunday, Heather Hart has been in the hospital with covid for eighteen days. It’s been a rough time, full of joyful ups and terrifying downs, especially for Heather, but also for everyone who knows and loves her.
We thought she was getting better; we thought she’d be home in a few days, but Saturday night, the doctors said she has bacterial pneumonia. Breathing continues to be increasingly difficult and painful.
We don’t know what lies ahead, but if there’s one thing I’ve learned from Heather since I found Candidly Christian in 2017 it’s this:
[Read more…] about Life is Hard, But God is Still GoodThings had been going so well. But now I watched as genuine crocodile tears ran down his chubby little red face.
Tatum had been having a blast in the electric car his Uncle Michael had brought to our house. Driving the tiny vehicle appeared to be the highlight of his toddler life. I was impressed he could keep the pedal pushed down enough to make the car hum across the patio. Steering, however, proved to be a skill he hadn’t yet mastered. His giggles, though, fully compensated our efforts as we raced to keep the path cleared of porch furniture and planters ahead of him.
[Read more…] about Crocodile Tears & JesusHow priceless is your unfailing love, O God!
Psalm 36:7
People take refuge in the shadow of your wings.
Has anyone ever told you: “God loves you?” Growing up in church, I heard this phrase tossed around quite a bit. As a very young child, I felt the love of God deeply. Receiving and flowing in His love was second nature for me.
But, as I got older, God’s love became something that I logically understood. The Bible said He loved me, so I believed it, but I felt it less and less.
[Read more…] about God Loves You – A Candid Moment Guest
