The first words I think about when naming the ABCs and thinking about what it means to be a Christian… I still have so much to learn.
A Adopted
B Blessed
C Chosen
D Daughter
E Enveloped
F Forgiven
G Gifts
H Holiness
I Inside
J Jesus
K Kindness
L Loved
M Majesty
N New
O Oceans
P Passionately
Q Quiet
R Redeemed
S Savior
T Trustworthy
U Understands
V Victory
W Warrior
X Xenodochial
Y Yeshua
Z Zephaniah 3:17
Current deep pain mixed with prior pain from the past can just hit you hard when you are a baby Christian.
Learning can be disrupted when there are clear misunderstandings…especially when you know you’ve been called by God to be part of something that is way bigger than yourself, but the other part of the called does not see it.
Spiritual moms and dads…They are part of a higher calling by God. Whether or not they respond to the call by God to help guide and be alongside those who need to learn…can impact the spiritual family foundation.
Worship, Prayer, Praise… that is the only answer. Leaving the call by God unanswered hurts deeply.
Continue to speak truth, allow the Lord to mend those hurt places and allow humility and grace.
Pray for those who also fight in the trenches with you and pray for the battles that occur everywhere.
May those who are also broken find that they can be made whole in Him.
We all are told that the Lord is our Father, our Prince of Peace, the Almighty Counselor
But
Do you let Him do what He needs to do in your life?
I know I struggle with complete surrender of those deep places of pain and hurt. But as my friend reminded me…He can fix it, if we let Him.
He is a gentleman and will not cross your boundaries unless you want Him to come in, He waits for you to…trust.
Trust, Trust, Trust.
When you feel like you can no longer keep fighting… keep going. He is with you, He is ready to help… let Him love you.
Let Him work in you. To fix the brokenness and to help protect your heart. To help you fight those deep hard battles, to fight those hard life decisions and to embrace and cover you in His arms.
He dearly loves you!
Trust Him.
Preach it brother and sister.
About who He is,
His character,
And how we reflect who we are in Him.
Allow Him in those deepest crevices…
In those places that hinder our walk.
If you preach it,
Show others you mean it.
If you say you drop everything to pray for someone, do it.
It hurts more when you witness those in leadership who do not walk the walk, but claim to do so.
Wake up!
God desires for us to follow Him but also to help others to grow in Him.
When you let your feelings block loving as God loves you… it hurts everyone.
I am learning this.
We are family…right?
I’m still learning about what that means.
If you love as God loves…then do it.
Stop and love.
Stop avoiding and ignoring those who are trying to learn and grow.
Stop the silent treatment.
All you are doing is hurting them more emotionally than you realize.
Stop hurting each other!
You keep giving until there is nothing left,
You fight your demons until you drag,
You tell yourself you are okay every day,
Deep inside the box, the broken things spill,
Deep inside your childlike faith is choking,
Deep inside your emotions collide,
He is There!
He is meeting you in the storm!
He is not afraid of the messiness inside!
You feel alone,
You feel exhausted,
You feel like giving up,
The Tears Fall…
Wet on my cheeks,
Down my face to my shirt,
No! My hands fly to my face.
Stop the ugly tears, just stop, stop!
My heart quickens,
My breathing… panting,
My eyes burn with pain and anger.
I rock back and forth,
I start wondering if He is really there,
I am determined to seek Him.
In the darkest corners of what’s left of my heart, I want Him, I need Him more. Surrendering the deepest hurts and trusting Him is so important in building faith. My heavenly Father who is a Mighty Warrior…who Loves me…who died for me.
Speak Life
I am fearfully and wonderfully made,
I am the daughter of the Mighty King,
I am loved, accepted and chosen.
I am His.
To my knees, I pray.
To my Father, I speak softly with reverence.
To my feelings, I say…Not today Satan!
The Tears Fall.
Jesus, I need you.
Jesus, please hold me.
Jesus, I cannot face this alone.
Jesus, please help me to cling to you.
…..Now Breathe….
His hand is extended….
He’s waiting for you.
He’s got you baby girl.
He’s got you in His arms.
Be Still.
Krysten.Ivey 