We Wait He Works

Whenever you’re in the middle of an anxiety attack, do your thoughts swirl around you? Do you feel as though the world is spinning out of control and you can’t stop it? How often do you have those feelings in your head and your heart? Once an anxiety attack hits it’s pretty hard to focus on anything…

If you were a disciple of Jesus, what would you feel? How would you feel if you heard Jesus say that He was going to die? Would you feel terrified, sad, overwhelmed? What thoughts would go through your mind? Would you think that it was some kind of sick joke that He said that He was…

Have you ever wondered what Pontius Pilate thought about when Jesus was set before him during his trial? Have you ever wondered why they chose him to choose who to sentence to death, either Jesus or Barabas? In John 18:28-40, the story of Jesus coming before Pilate is told. Then the Jewish leaders took Jesus…

Living with anxiety is not an easy thing to do. It is a daily struggle. Anxiety can make us second guess ourselves. For anyone struggling with anxiety, you know this struggle all too well. It’s not an easy thing to deal with every single day. But how about for those living with someone who has…

We all have had days where we just want to vent and complain about everything that is going on around us, and even within us. Some days it’s harder than others to remember just how blessed you are because of God. When you’re down in the dumps, it can be harder than ever to remember…

Have you ever had to wait for things to come to pass in your life? Have you ever waited expectantly only to have your hopes dashed or even snatched right out from under you? When that happens, it feels as though nothing will ever possibly go correctly. You want things to happen for you, and you want…

Anxiety is real. Anxiety affects so many more people than you’d ever expect. For those who don’t have anxiety, consider yourself very blessed. You might think you know what anxiety is. You might confuse it with what it’s like to be anxious. No.  Anxiety is not that simple.  For those of you who have it,…

Have you ever noticed that some people just seem to have that sense of peace and security and even hope in their lives and for their future? Do you wonder where it comes from and how you can obtain that feeling of hope? Many people seem to have the security of knowing who holds their…

When you find out something about someone that you didn’t expect to find out about them, what is your first reaction? Shock, anger, awe, utter denial? All of those feelings are allowed. But the hardest thing to remember in those times is to not confront the person in anger. How, you might ask? It’s not…

  You can have a healthier and happier life if you can learn how to give up some of the stressors in your life over to God. Don’t be afraid to reach out to God when you need help. Don’t be ashamed or afraid to follow your instincts. They are there for a reason. If…

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