The common factor...

Fear Not... Fear Not... Fear Not... -- Be careful...Say it enough times you might start to believe it. lol

So, have you ever really read Isaiah 41:10? I mean really READ it-- like absorb it? 


Let's read it together in some different versions::


(this is the NCV) So don't worry, because I am with you. Don't be afraid, because I am your God. I will make you strong and will help you; I will support you with my right hand that saves you.


(this is the Amplified Version) Fear not [there is nothing to fear], for I am with you; do not look around you in terror and be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen and harden you to difficulties, yes, I will help you; yes, I will hold you up and retain you with My [victorious] right hand of rightness and justice.


Do you notice the common factor here? 

1. God doesn't want us to worry
2. God doesn't want us to be afraid
3. He supports us and strengthens us
4. God helps us

So what I have been learning is... all of the above (lol) and-- most of all that the more I read it, the more I see it, the more I actually LIVE it... believe it... TRY IT!!


God is for you and not against you-- so in the words of my amazing hubby..."Sometimes  we think that when bad stuff happens that God has abandoned us. But He fights for us and no weapon formed against us shall prosper! The devil ISN'T successful in his attacks even though they still trip us up and we still feel the effects!"


I heard something from Joyce Meyer the other day, She said that just because you "feel" fear doesn't mean that you are afraid!! I found that completely amazing when I heard her say this!! All this time- my whole life after being saved in 2006- I felt that I was always been taught-- "ohhhhh you can't fear!! NONONO you are giving into the devil if you fear-- fear is a sign of weakness-- NONONO" ... and so can a get a YAYAYAYAYAYAYAAYAYAYAYAYYYYY that is FAR FAR from the truth!!!!


Fear is NOT a sign of weakness!! (Matthew 17 -hang onto that mustard seed!- It's may be small- but it's all u need)


I hope today's blog helped a bit in your life :)


Take care of you :)

Meditate?

I started to ponder the thought of the word "Meditate"- and felt intimated; funny even- I thought I really don't "practice" that junk-- I don't do the horoscope and stars and blah blah blah-- so I thought that "meditation" was more of the same stuff... so imagine my surprise when I started researching that it wasn't all it was cracked up to be.


Meditate or the greek word Melatao-- is used in the bible quite a bit actually. (Some places like... Psalm 1:2, Psalm 19:14, 1 Timothy 4:13,15)


Some people say that the goal of meditation is to clear our minds of "things," but God wants us to meditate on "these things"--the life-giving, life-directing doctrines of His Word. He wants us to think on good things, noble things, positive things, lovely things... Philippians 4:8 sound familiar? lol


I was thinking about good things-- good things bring on positive attitudes- sunny days- love- happiness- it's like my acupuncturist was saying... whenever I get migraines, I shouldn't "brace for impact"-- like OH CRAP it's coming! But instead acknowledge the fact that I am having one and then start thinking positive things, loving things, happy things to make it better & RELAX.


Another thing that comes to mind is a scripture that has been so super relevant these past few weeks... Romans 8:28-- "All things work together and are fitting into a plan for good to those who love God and are called according to His purpose." 


Joyce Meyer said is really good when she said " Even the hard times can work into God's perfect plan for your life. Cast your care, and be a thankful person."

I really think that each day if you set some time aside to "take inventory" of the things you have- instead of the things you don't have, "Meditate" on the things that God has and is doing in your life instead of what you are waiting on Him to do-- remember that one day is like a thousand years to God-- if our answers don't come "fast enough" not to worry-- God has it all-- DO NOT WORRY-- God is on it! 


Take care of you  :)