Saturday, June 26, 2010
A Cure for The Latest Pity Party
We all have "pity parties" from time to time especially when we are going through those life changing moments. But this video reminds me of just how much I have to be grateful for and why I have no excuse for a pity party.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
When Your Faith is Sagging...
Let's face it - no matter how hard we try there are times where our faith just seems to sag a bit. It could be personal problems, financial issues, health issues, whatever. The most important thing is to get yourself back on track quickly and don't let Satan get a toehold into your life. You know he just loves to find that little chink in your armor and keep digging at it until there is enough room to wiggle through it and occupy a space in your heart.
One of the best ways to combat a faith crisis was a recommendation by Beth Moore (my favorite author). She recommended to commit the following to memory and say it repeatedly especially when you feel that little tickle from temptation...
Just 5 little lines but there is a lot of power in those few lines. I wrote the words down on note cards and posted them in various places around my house where I would see them. I also entered them into my blackberry in the notepad and saved it to my main screen so I can access it easily. Whenever I am struggling - no matter what it is - I repeat the statements over and over and it really helps me regain my focus. This was one of my "To Do's" during Lent and it really was a blessing since my uncle died and there were other family issues during that time.
Another thing that served as a reminder to me was a bracelet I bought last year. It was a simple bracelet with the word "Believe" engraved all around it. Whenever I started doubting myself or my faith, all I had to do was look down at my wrist and remember to "believe". Don't go out and spend money for something especially now when money is tight. You can get a purple ribbon (any color will do) or make one of those braided thread bracelets. Whatever it takes to remind you that there is a higher purpose working in your life that loves you unconditionally.
God Bless You.
One of the best ways to combat a faith crisis was a recommendation by Beth Moore (my favorite author). She recommended to commit the following to memory and say it repeatedly especially when you feel that little tickle from temptation...
God is who He says He is
God can do what He says He can do
I am who God says I am
I can do all things through Christ
God's word is alive and active in me
Just 5 little lines but there is a lot of power in those few lines. I wrote the words down on note cards and posted them in various places around my house where I would see them. I also entered them into my blackberry in the notepad and saved it to my main screen so I can access it easily. Whenever I am struggling - no matter what it is - I repeat the statements over and over and it really helps me regain my focus. This was one of my "To Do's" during Lent and it really was a blessing since my uncle died and there were other family issues during that time.
Another thing that served as a reminder to me was a bracelet I bought last year. It was a simple bracelet with the word "Believe" engraved all around it. Whenever I started doubting myself or my faith, all I had to do was look down at my wrist and remember to "believe". Don't go out and spend money for something especially now when money is tight. You can get a purple ribbon (any color will do) or make one of those braided thread bracelets. Whatever it takes to remind you that there is a higher purpose working in your life that loves you unconditionally.
God Bless You.
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