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My natural reaction is worry whenever troubling thoughts pop in my mind. I imagine the worst possible ending actually happening and plot how to “get even”. Worrying drains my energy and brings a deep spiral of anxiety. None of my problems get better and I feel worse. Psalm 55:22-23 is, “Pile your troubles on God’s shoulders – he’ll carry your load, he’ll help you out. He’ll never let good people topple into ruin. But you, God, will throw the others into a muddy bog, Cut the lifespan of assassins and traitors in half. And I trust in you.” Holy Bible, The Message , 2002 GodRead More →

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Non stop stress seems normal these days. I am overwhelmed from dealing with one crisis after another. My tired brain runs on fumes. No matter how much I work, I get overwhelmed by what needs to be done. I turn to food even though I know it won’t solve my problems. Matthew 4:4 is, “Jesus answered… “It takes more than bread to stay alive. It takes a steady stream of words from God’s mouth’” Holy Bible The Message, 2002, I need more than bread or food to survive. There is no way I can handle everything on my own strength. Trying harder burns me outRead More →

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2020 was a tough year and 2021 is off to a rough start. I hate to admit it, but I am guilty of stress eating. My stress and fatigue increase each day. Instead of seeking the Lord, I look to food for relief. Some of my pants no longer fit. I am tempted to accept stress weight gain as my “new normal” so I can enjoy food. 2 Corinthians 4:16-17 is, That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day. For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long…” Holy Bible, New LivingRead More →

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Positive vibes cannot cover the fact that 2020 has been a difficult and crazy year. It seems like a bad dream that continues every night. I have struggled to stay focused on the Lord instead of worrying. One of my friends recently said, “What if all I had today was what I thanked God for yesterday?” This hit me because I might have nothing. No matter how bad things appear to be, I find the Lord’s blessings when I seek Him. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 is, “Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” Holy Bible, NewRead More →

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My brain is cluttered like a computer with multiple browser tabs open. When I concentrate on one, another thought pops up. These distractions are my worst enemy. They interrupt my daily tasks and keep me from growing closer to the Lord. I waste too much of my prayer and Bible reading time trying to fix my problems. Psalm 37:4 is, “Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you your heart’s desires.” Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 2015 God wants me to delight in His presence. The enemy uses distractions keep me from seeking Jesus. My mind goes from resting in the Lord toRead More →