Fear and panic are two kissing cousins I’ve wrestled with long and hard. But God. Jesus whispers… I’m with you as you turn your back on fear and panic. I know the junk that flies your way. Nothing slips by me. That’s why I’m here to settle you as you turn from life’s heart-racing pace that fires up raw emotions in you. Let’s catch those joy-thieves and stop fear in its tracks! Let my Holy Spirit envelop you and replace the raging tide with my peace that passes understanding. Watch me settle over your soul and bring rest like I’ve …
Redeeming Sensitivity
Susan Delaney was mad at herself. After a misunderstanding with her coworker, she willed her voice and face to stay intact. But she lost the battle. As she stood in his office, her eyes misted and her lips quivered. With no turning back, she wondered, will he understand? In light of his knowledge about her current stress, she guessed yes. When she first got the job, Dan reminded her of a father-like figure. A whole lot better than her father, actually. “Are you trying to manipulate me?” The question jolted her, cutting deeper. She last heard it from the lips …
Touching Invisible Places
To be loved and understood is the cry of the human heart. Someone knows you inside in out, remembers what you’ve been through, and how it affects you today. He hears your silent prayers, and knows when your cherished dreams are dashed against a rock. At a women’s missions event this summer, a woman from the next table motioned me over. She was crying. She told me she’d just read “In Tune” from one of the postcard poems I’d placed on each table. I learned that the woman propped up in a wheelchair beside her was her daughter. She had …
Out of this World Counselor
In storms, we need someone who’s going to assess our situation with honesty and fairness. Someone who’s going to perfectly love, understand and guide us. Knowing this, Jesus did something about it: [box] “In my distress I called to the LORD, and he answered me. From deep in the realm of the dead I called for help, and you listened to my cry.” Jonah 2:2[/box] Thank you, Father, that You never leave me. Thank you for your Counselor who gives me truth and peace. Counselor, thank you for welcoming me in Your presence. Patiently… You download hope, fanning my spirits …
Will I Make It?
Whether we battle cancer, depression or grief, who hasn’t wondered if they’ll make it? I guess the answer depends on what we mean by “make it.” A few years ago I learned that my husband was depressed. Because I can’t control his moods (although I try to), if I’m not careful, I, too, can get depressed. When that happens, it’s usually when he’s coming out of an episode, so it leaves him wondering, hmm, what’s wrong with her? Why is she so down? Aren’t you glad God understands we’re dust? The good thing about weakness is it teaches us to …