Why Do Things Happen? Have you ever wondered why bad things happen to those who love and are serving the Lord? If we look at Job, we see that his suffering was used as an example how to handle calamity. He never cursed God, as was suggested by his wife....
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“Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, But a good word makes it glad.” Proverbs 12:25 According to the Mayo Clinic, common anxiety signs and symptoms include: God says, “Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I...
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Grief is a normal process that one goes through after a significant loss. Notice I said, “goes through.” When grief lingers on and afflicts your soul, then you may be dealing with a spirit of grief. Psalm 6:7 says, “My eye wastes away because of grief; It grows old because of all my enemies.” A...
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“1 out of every 6 American women has been the victim of an attempted or completed rape in her lifetime” And a good majority remain silent about the event. Tamar was one of these women. “No, my brother, do not force me, for no such thing should be done in Israel....
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Frustration is not of God. Frustration is a feeling of being annoyed or upset about not being able to achieve something or inability to change circumstances. God knows the plans that He has for you. We have peace when we rest in God, regardless of the situation. “I have said...
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The enemy, ever vigilant, seeks to bring shame into our lives. Shame is a painful emotion caused by a consciousness ofguilt or a feeling of not measuring up. Shame causes a disconnection from God and others. It asks the question, “Is there something wrong with me?” If you have accepted Jesus...
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When I was going through basic training to become a Marine, we were issued M-16 rifles. We were required to sleep with our weapons or keep them close to us in case of an attack. As Christians, we are also given weapons to ward off the enemy and to launch...
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“Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know.'” Jeremiah 33:3 NKJV In the past, I limited this verse to the prophetic. But what if the mighty things are the deep hurts within that God wants to show you,...
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Deep wounds that affect the emotions, mind, and/or will are called soul wounds. These wounds go deep and can have long term consequences unless dealt with. Like a physical wound, a soul wound if not cleaned, ointment applied and bandaged it will continue to ooze and possibly get infected. You...
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