New outlook

Experiencing a loss provides you a new outlook on life, a blessing.   You realize that every day is a gift, and little things mean a lot.  You may become more compassionate, empathetic, sensitive, or appreciative towards another’s loss. You are looking through “the eyes of your understanding being enlightened;...
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Renewed

Renewed   When I feel like I am falling apart (whether physically or emotionally) I can always rely of God to renew my spirit. He restores me physically as well. When I trust in Him there is always hope.   “Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward...
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Where is God in Our Trouble?

Where is God in Our Trouble?   The early church was persecuted for their faith in Jesus. Herod wanted to kill Peter and had him arrested. As the church was praying for Peter, this is what happened:   “Now behold, an angel of the Lord stood by him, and a...
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Reverence

  I was in a conference on loss last week, and the theme word was “reverence”. The speaker provided every definition of reverence, other than the one that the Bible gives; which is to have respect or fear. When you are in the midst of a loss; fear of the...
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Where Can We Hide?

Where Can We Hide?   Before I went to bed last night the forecast was severe storms. I had an unusual dream. I dreamed the Lord told me to put anything I did not want broken into my washing machine; where it would be safe. I could hear the loud...
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Poetic Justice

  It is in human nature to want to know what lies ahead. When a loss occurs (death, divorce, health, job, youth, etc.) uncertainty of what lies ahead can cause a variety of emotions to rise (anxiety, stress, uneasiness, hopeless, loneliness, fear…). As you are “working” through your loss, remember...
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Do We Learn from Our Mistakes?

Do We Learn from Our Mistakes?   I want only the word of God to speak in this devotional.   Psalm 119:67-68 NKJV “Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I keep Your word. You are good, and do good; teach me Your statutes.”   Psalm 119:71-72 “It...
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Your hand was there all along

  I look back on the events after my loss, and I see the Lord’s hand everywhere.   A couple of days after my husband died I went to the funeral home; lots of decisions were upon me. I chose to have cards made up with a picture of my husband...
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Who is to Blame?

Who is to Blame?   When we experience a loss, whether it is the death of a loved one, or a job, health or finances, our human nature tends to point fingers at God. We ask, “Why did You do this to me?”   If we trust God’s word to...
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The fixer

  Have you come in contact with a fixer?   If you are experiencing a loss, then most likely you have. A fixer is a person that arranges matters. It is in some people’s nature to try and fix you as if you have fallen and just need a bandaid....
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