Have you ever felt that your faith is just not up to snuff? I have questioned and critiqued my own faith and compared it to others and have often found myself lacking. I have allowed lies and misperceptions to derail me. I have felt unworthy of God's amazing grace. I know in my heart that Jesus loves us right where we are at.He doesn't critique or compare us. He loves us all the same, in spite of and because of our imperfections. It has been hard for me to fathom that I could have remarkable faith. How could I, an ordinary woman, have remarkable faith? I need to remind myself that I am not lacking or a disappointment to God and neither are you! I think we all struggle with comparison and feeling less than. Jesus never sees us that … [Read more...]
“We are all Waiting for Something”
Waiting. We are all waiting for something. Waiting for healing, intervention, answers, release, restoration, and relief. The word "wait" according to Google is described as; stay where one is or delay action until a particular time or until something else happens used to indicate that one is eagerly impatient to do something or for something to happen stay where one is or delay action until (someone) arrives or is ready, and remain in readiness for some purpose. I love how it says “delay action until (someone) arrives or is ready. “To me that someone is Jesus. He is the One who has the relief, answers, intervention, healing and release for us. He, in His perfect timing, brings all things to pass in His will. Sometimes … [Read more...]
Come to Me
Come to Me for understanding, since I know you far better than you know yourself. I comprehend you in all your complexity; no detail of your life is hidden from Me. I view you through eyes of grace, so don't be afraid of My intimate awareness. Allow the Light of My Healing Presence to shine into the deepest recesses of your being- cleansing , healing, refreshing, and renewing you. Trust Me enough to accept the full forgiveness that I offer you continually. This great gift, which cost Me My life, is yours for all eternity. Forgiveness is at the very core of My abiding Presence. I will never leave you or foresake you . When no one else seems to understand you, simply draw closer to Me. Rejoice in the One who understands you completely … [Read more...]
He Understands Your Hurt
Do you find it difficult to explain everything you're feeling about your circumstances, your disappointments, and the dreams that have taken far too long to materialize? Truly, who could put words to all the emotions that rise up within you? Yet there is One who understands every bit of your anguish. Jesus came to earth to experience what you're feeling and to understand your inner struggles. Because of His perfect wisdom concerning you, Jesus knows exactly how to restore your heart and comfort your soul. So don't be afraid that no one understands what you're going through . Jesus does. Today turn to Him and allow Him to heal your wounded heart with His love. God, thank You for understanding me and healing me with your love. I'm so … [Read more...]