Hearing this reminded me about all the times I've rebelled against God, attempted to bargain with God and questioned His goodness towards me when he didn't immediately rescue me from a depressive mood, or temper my anxiety. Especially during those times when I felt like my mood was "preventing" me from doing all the awesome things floating around in my head, from using the very gifts and talents that He'd given me. Angry because a depressive mood was sabotaging my ability to run with the gooood desires — like Hey, Daughter! — that He’s poured into my heart. Like Lord c’mon this isn’t for me, this is for You. I know, I know as if God needs me or anyone to do things for Him.
Read MoreI adopted that formula for my life. Don’t bow to pain, suffering, discouragement… tuck your chin and keep it moving. It worked until it didn’t. It wasn’t until the perfect storm of my own life circumstances (A medical crisis here, another relationship failure here, an exposed moral collapse over there, career misstep here, a parenting mistake over there.) threatened my own mental health and wellbeing that I had to pay attention.
Read More“Something of the image of Christ must be seen and observed by others in our private…”
Read More“And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made”. Are we greater than God, so that we don’t need rest?
Read More“…the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts…”
Read MoreThe next time you hear that. Ask yourself… Self, WHO told you that?
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