Sometimes God does His deepest work in the middle of our greatest pain. Here's what I learned from Job about holding onto hope when everything else seemed to fall apart. There have been seasons in my life when everything seemed to come undone all at once. It felt like one difficult situation after another, leaving… Continue reading When Life Falls Apart: What Job Taught Me About Trusting God
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5 Bible Verses to Combat Self-Harm Thoughts
What are 5 bible verses to combat self-harm thoughts? I'm here to share that with you. If you're battling self-harm thoughts today, I want you to know something before we even begin: you are not alone, and these thoughts do not define you. They don't determine your worth, your future, or how God feels about… Continue reading 5 Bible Verses to Combat Self-Harm Thoughts
What Does the Bible Say About Self-Harm?
Finding Hope When the Struggle Comes and Goes What does the Bible say about self-harm? It's a question many Christians ask when they're struggling or walking alongside someone who is. While the Bible doesn't specifically mention self-harm as we know it today, it has much to say about our worth, God's compassion, and the hope… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say About Self-Harm?
10 Bible Verses for Loneliness
Finding Comfort in God's Presence Loneliness has a way of making everything feel heavier. It can creep in after the loss of a relationship, during a difficult season, when friends seem distant, or even while surrounded by other people. I've learned that loneliness isn't always about being physically alone, sometimes it's the feeling that no… Continue reading 10 Bible Verses for Loneliness
How to Fight Negative Thoughts with Scripture
How to fight negative thoughts with Scripture is something I've had to learn through my own struggles with anxiety, fear, and discouragement. Negative thoughts have a way of showing up when I least expect them. Sometimes they whisper that I'm not enough. Other times they convince me that nothing will ever change, that I'm failing,… Continue reading How to Fight Negative Thoughts with Scripture
When You Don’t Know What to Pray
What to Do When You Don't Know What to PrayTurning to Scripture When Words Won't ComeGod Understands My Heart Even in Silence There have been many times in my life when I wanted to pray, but I simply didn't have the words. My heart felt heavy, my mind was overwhelmed, and every prayer I tried… Continue reading When You Don’t Know What to Pray
Prayer for Forgiveness
"Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you." — Ephesians 4:32 (NLT) Heavenly Father, I come before You with an open heart. I choose to forgive those who have hurt me, even when it feels difficult. I know I cannot do this in my own… Continue reading Prayer for Forgiveness
How to Forgive Someone Who Never Apologized
Your Healing Doesn't Depend on an Apology Some of the deepest hurts I have experienced came from people who never apologized. Learning how to forgive someone who never apologized has been one of the hardest parts of my faith journey. There was no acknowledgment of the pain they caused, no explanation, and no attempt to… Continue reading How to Forgive Someone Who Never Apologized
Praying for Someone Who Hurt You: Choosing Peace When It Feels Impossible
If someone had told me that one of the hardest parts of healing would be praying for people who hurt me, I probably wouldn't have believed them. I wanted justice. I wanted answers. I wanted apologies that never came and probably never will. The last thing I wanted to do was ask God to bless… Continue reading Praying for Someone Who Hurt You: Choosing Peace When It Feels Impossible
How God Gave Me a Spiritual Mom When I Needed One Most
There are people God places in our lives who leave a mark on our hearts forever. As I look back on my own journey, I can honestly say I wouldn't be where I am in my faith without the woman I call my spiritual mom. She has prayed for me, encouraged me when I wanted… Continue reading How God Gave Me a Spiritual Mom When I Needed One Most