Category: depression

For The Moment…42

In my haste, I am cut off from before his eyes.

Nevertheless, I believed, and the Lord heard my cries, and He saved me.

Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart, all who hope in the Lord. ( adapted from Psalm 31 verse 22 and 24)

The Psalmist David writing this work was a fugitive running from King Saul. David was to be king, but he was hiding  in caves away from a man who was jealous of him and sought to kill him. This psalm is one of lament, a prayer for help, while  at the same time, it declares the goodness of Jehovah as the source of all blessings in times of trouble. David’s unwavering trust and belief in Jehovah is seen in the words of this Psalm 31.

The Lord is your hope when all other paths fail. He is your deliverer when you have no one to turn to and no place to run. He is always there to pick you up and keep you safe if you trust, obey, and believe in him.

For The Moment…38

No one said trusting is easy, especially when darkness surrounds you, and doom is at the door.

This is the time you must dig deep into yourself and pray.

Pray when your heart is breaking.

Pray when you feel so helpless and alone.

Pray when there is nothing left to pray for when you see nothing happening.

Pray when all is quiet and there is no movement to victory.

Pray with a passion you did not know existed.

Pray and believe.

The passionate, sincere prayer of a person living right before the Lord is powerful before God.

The effectual prayer of a righteous man avails much. (Adapted from James 5 verse 16.)

For The Moment…37

Give thanks believing you have received it.

Meaning, there is no doubt. Believe the Lord is able to give you what you desire. Ask in faith, not doubting, because a double minded person is unstable in all things.

If there is doubt, then how can you say you trust God? How can you say you say in truth you believe him or that you take him at his word?

You do not believe it because you have no faith.

And you are living a lie.

You do not believe he can do it for you.

You do not believe he is great enough.

You do not believe you deserve it.

You need to make it right. You need to present all your fears and tell him about your doubts then cast them aside knowing he hears you and you trust him. 

Even if your faith is small like a grain of mustard seed. He will come through for you.

Believe him and see him as God the creator. The God who loves you no matter what you have done, no matter who you are.

(Adapted from Mark 11 verse 24, James 1 verse 6 and Matthew 17 verse 20)

Next… no one said it will be easy. There can be dark days ahead…

For The Moment…36

Ask BIG, and don’t be afraid.

You don’t have what you desire because you don’t ask him. He gives us everything because he is our source of blessing, so ask. And when you ask, do it in detail.  Every little thing awakes his ear. He loves to know you can trust him, and you believe he can do whatever you ask for.  He is faithful.

Jesus said, ” Ask and it shall be given unto you. Everyone who asks receives.”

That person who comes to him he will not cast away or cast aside. He loves freely and fully. Ask and approach him with all reverence and boldness, knowing he will reward you.

With God, all things are possible.

(Adapted from James 4 verse 2 and Matthew 7 verse 7 and 8.), Matthew 19 verse 26.)

Next up…give thanks believing –

For the Moment…#10

In God we trust.

If God be for you then who can be against you?

Sometimes, when things go wrong, and those around you rise up in false witness against you, discouragement sets in, and depression drives you into distress. Remember, those who seek to discredit you will not last. Their vain, brief victories will end. When God is for you, no one can be against you. ”The Lord is king forever and ever. The Lord hast heard the desire of the humble. In the Lord, put your trust.” Psalms 10 and 11.

Work Smart Not Hard

What is your mission?

I am on a mission for good fitness. Not just fitness for my body but my mind and my spirituality. Make no mistake, health is wealth in body and mind.

These days, I am trying to take things lightly and not stress out. Stress only adds negativity to an already bad situation. So, I am taking one day at a time and thank the Lord for my blessings. If I leave things to him to place in order, everything will fall nicely into place.

My deal this 2024 is not to work hard but to work smart.

Time Management

What could you do differently?

Life can get so busy when you have different projects on the go or have so many responsibilities to tackle. For me, I set out a schedule, and for brief time, I follow it until I slip because it is too tight to keep up. This stresses me out beyond imagination, and I end up getting sick or angry with myself.

I am getting better, learning to give myself some wiggle room to breathe. Better time management allows for that, but knowing me, I look at what I have to do and fall into the same stress trap.

But I have faith, and I will learn to do better because my health depends on it.

If only I have time.

Live Life Pleasing to God

How does death change your perspective?

As a born-again believer, my life is not my own. I live in the constant presence of the living God. I try to live a life pleasing to God. But to answer this question; life is short. If you have loved ones, tell them you love them and be there for them. Once they are gone, you don’t get a second chance to tell them of your love for them. Live in the present.

Comfort For Those In Mourning

Let not your heart be troubled.

Yet To Be #289

Let not your heart be troubled.

He shall wipe away all tears from their eyes

Blessed are they that mourn; for they shall be comforted.

He health the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.

Reference verses: John 14:1, Revelation 21:4, Psalm 147:3, Matt 5:4

Remembering Jesus

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He suffered for me.

He was wounded for my transgressions, he was bruised for my iniquities: the chastisement of my peace was upon him; and with his stripes I am healed.

He suffered so I could be called a child of God therefore, God is my Father.

Go and tell my brethern…I ascend unto my Father and your Father; and to my God, and your God.

Because God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved me.

And hath raised me up together, and made me sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus.

Wherefore I am no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.

We are children of God: and if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint heirs with Christ…

His suffering, death, burial, resurrection and ascension to Glory has put me in this place of favor with God.

Reference verses: Isaiah 53 verse 5, John 20 verse 17, Galatians 4 verse 7, Ephesians 2 verse 6 and Romans 8 verse 17…some articles in some verses were changed for a personal reading yet, the intent remains the same.