“The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick; who can understand it?” Jeremiah 17:9 (ESV) People often advise us to follow our hearts if we want to be happy in life. Following your heart is an idiom, meaning…
Do you think you are beautiful? I don’t know about you, but this question actually makes me cringe. Because, no, I definitely do not think I am beautiful. And I am not alone. A Dove survey found only 2% of women aged 18-64 considered themselves beautiful and 96% wouldn’t use the word “beautiful” when describing themselves.
“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6 (ESV) Have you ever felt like giving up when parenting feels too hard? I have. I raised…
Have you ever said, “I will be happy when …”? When I can drive, when I graduate, when I establish my career, when I find the perfect partner, when I buy a home, when I have a child . . . Many people feel saying this is just an expression of a dream or goal. And goals are imperative in life. But thinking in these terms is more of a negative mindset. We are basically saying we aren’t happy now and won’t be until we achieve something. The problem is, once the goal is achieved, it doesn’t satisfy. Then, we immediately set a new one, “Well, maybe I will be happy when …”
“Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:17 (NIV) I am a classic overthinker, particularly when faced with challenging situations. I lie…
Do you believe God delights in you?
I know I didn’t. In fact I was pretty sure God saw me as a huge disappointment.
But nothing could be farther from the truth, God’s truth that is. Therefore, we must remember, our feelings, or even our actions, do not determine our worth. God delights in us simply because we are His.
Do you need a hug from God? Whether you’ve had a bad day, are going through a difficult season, or feel guilty, God loves you and is holding you in His arms.
“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 (NIV) I once learned an acronym…
Your mood can be renewed with an attitude of gratitude!
If you are struggling to find a smile, or merely feeling as if you are walking through the monotony of life, try creating a gratitude list.
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, resent your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians…
