Category: Emotional Healing

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Emotional Healing Spiritual Growth

Being on Fire!

“She’s on Fire!” is something Christians say from time to time. It usually describes a person who is absolutely stirred up for Jesus. And it shows.

Why is this term used mostly to describe new Christians?

Why don’t “seasoned saints” seem to be on fire after being saved for 10 or 20 years?

Here’s the four letter answer: LIFE. 

Life discourages us. Life drains us. Life leaves us… lifeless. Yet, we still have a choice to live on fire for God. Don’t let “life” douse water on your fire. God isn’t finished with you yet. Even if you’ve been cold as ice for years… you can START OVER TODAY!!!

Simply remember where he brought you from and what you used to be.

That’s enough to get me shoutin’ already!!!!! THANK YA!!!!

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Emotional Healing Spiritual Growth Spiritual Warfare

Is Your Mind Healthy?

For many years I lived with an unhealthy mind.

I know that’s a shock to people who know me, but it’s true. God delivered me from more than anyone will ever know. Having a healthy mind comes from spending time with God and bathing in His word. God’s word can change you. God’s presence can change you. Trust me, I know this first hand.

One of the reasons my mind was so unhealthy was because I allowed too many un-Godly influences in the culture to shape my thinking. In addition, I didn’t feed on God’s word enough. And When I fed on God’s word, I didn’t apply it to my life.

This has been a 28-year journey for me. In order to live with a healthy mind, I MUST CONFESS THE WORD EVERYDAY! Period. I can’t be lazy or average in my faith walk. If you struggle with an unhealthy mind, I encourage you to get before God and ask Him to give you the desire to be free!

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Emotional Healing

Drawing Close to God

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Did you know God is as close to you as you let Him?

If you don’t spend time with Him, then he’s distant. When you spend time with God, you can hear him speak and guide you. I’ve experienced episodes in my life when God felt very near or very far.

When he felt far away, it was horrible. James 4:8 says, “Draw close to God and He will draw close to you.” Ask Him to give you the desire and the heart to draw close to Him. He’s always closer than you think.

Click here for scriptures on intimacy with God.

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Emotional Healing Worship

Saying YES to God

I remember when I first heard the song “YES” by Shekinah Glory Ministries, I cried uncontrollably. At the time I was struggling with some major decisions. More than five years later, I still cry when I hear this song. Saying yes to God is a form of worshipping him through obedience. Fellow sojourners of faith… join me in worshipping God right now and say YES to God.

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Emotional Healing Work Place

Feeling Annoyed?

For the past few days, I’ve been feeling pretty annoyed. I’m praying and reading the bible, but something has been missing. I couldn’t put my finger on it until late tonight. Although I’m doing all of the “religious” things that Christians do, none of it matters.

Why?

Because I’m not walking in love. I know that’s a religious phrase, but it’s really true. I’ve had such a quarrelsome, contentious spirit that I’ve annoyed myself. The challenge: not showing love! If I really love God and love others as myself, then I won’t have such a judgmental attitude right now. My prayer is that God would forgive me and help me to show love, even when I don’t feel like it. The journey continues…