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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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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 →

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I have good days and bad days dealing with the world’s latest struggle. Life was stressful and full of unknowns enough before this new virus. I have more time to draw close to God, but waste it seeking news and entertainment. My mind is cluttered so I don’t see God. Psalm 46:10 is, “He says, ‘Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth’” The Holy Bible, New International Version, 2011 God commands me to be still so I can find Him. When I pick up my Bible while thinking about problems,Read More →

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Being stuck at home to stay safe from COVID 19 is making me lazy. I no longer have to wake up early since I can work in my jammies. Most of those things I once rushed around for no longer exist. I am spending some of my excess time searching internet sites and watching TV. I am restless, bored, and need something to satisfy me. When I spend my energy seeking entertainment, my heart gets empty. A slower pace is not my biggest problem. I need to devote more time to draw closer to Jesus. Lamentations 3:22-23 is “The faithful love of the Lord neverRead More →