Hope and Healing for Moms

Thursday, April 20, 2017 God’s Good Pleasure Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9 …but just as it is written, “Things which eye has not seen and ear has not heard, And  which  have not entered the heart of man, All that God has prepared for those who love Him.” Jeremiah 29:11 “…For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. James 1:12 Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. Psalm 31:19 Oh, how abundant is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you and worked for those who take refuge in you, in the sight of the children of mankind! Romans 8:28 And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to  His  purpose. Jam...

Monday, April 17, 2017 Resting in God Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30 28  Come to Me, all  you  who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.  29  Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.  30  For My yoke  is  easy and My burden is light.” Exodus 33:14 And he said, “My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” Jeremiah 31:25  “…For I will satisfy the weary soul, and every languishing soul I will replenish.” Psalm 46:10  “Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” Isaiah 40:31 …but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength;     they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary;     they shall walk and not faint. Devotional: As I have been w...

While talking over today's Oswald Chambers My Utmost for His Highest devotional with Robert at breakfast, it occurred to me that while it is true that we were not expected to use our abilities to fulfill the purposes of God in and of themselves, we are indeed  called to shine. Perhaps the problem comes when we believe that we are to be in the spotlight – meaning by contrast that all others must be shrouded in darkness in order for us to shine.  God is an artist, and we are the outworking of his internal and intrinsic beauty.  I have long been terrified to shine. I have been accused of trying to hog the spotlight, had my motives questioned, and spent the past 40 years in self-doubt. I want this to be the last year that I worry about whether or not I doubt myself, or listen to the criticisms of others.  Someone I love once told me that I will never succeed because I will never do the work it takes to succeed. Because of that, I have lived under a shroud of fear. N...