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Many years ago, I learned the importance of forgiveness. When others hurt me or someone I love, I need to forgive. This releases me so my hurt can heal. If I don’t let go, bitterness and anger festers in my heart. When I get upset by others who disagree with me, I am unforgiving. Colossians 3:13 is, “Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.” Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 2015 God wants me to tolerate others. To me, this is a heart issue of wanting people to agree with me.Read More →

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Over the past few weeks, I am alarmed by the amount of hate in the world. It is scary to see all of this ugliness. I know God is in control, but wonder how He will guide us to solve racial issues. 1 John 4:7 is, “Dear friends, let us continue to love one another, for love comes from God. Anyone who loves God is a child of God and knows God. Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 2015 Love will overcome hate. God has changed my heart so I love others. “Love” means I treat everyone with kindness and respect. I don’t have to likeRead More →

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My life has slowed down. I no longer run around from one “must do” to another. Even with more time to rest, I am tired all the time. Instead of a rest day with no plans, I need rest from fixing world problems. Isaiah 40:31 is, “But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.” Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 2015 God gives me strength to accomplish what I need to. He helps me let go of worries I don’t need toRead More →

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Fear has always been my downfall. My brain can examine any situation and create the worst possible ending. With today’s uncertainty, my anxiety will be out of control if my mind keeps thinking negative thoughts. My fears keep me from drawing closer to God and destroy my peace. 2 Timothy 1:7 is, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.” Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 2015 The Lord wants me to break free from fear. When I seek Jesus, I find strength to overcome my anxiety. He reveals truth so I can see faith onRead More →

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Stress eating used to be my downfall. I used food to soothe my anxieties, including the extra activities during May. This year, my school year ending stress is replaced by living in a world of COVID 19. With the Lord’s help, my eating has been better during these last two months. Psalm 63:1 is “You God, are my God, earnestly I seek you; I thirst for you, my whole being longs for you, in a dry and parched land where there is no water.” Holy Bible, New International Version, 2011 I have been seeking God instead of food. Without dieting, I am starting to seeRead More →