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ro-chelle:

Struggling.

That’s what I’ve been these past several days. Named myself “unable”, “incompetent”, “struggler” and constantly fighting to not just hear, but soak in what God has said about my victoriousness in Him. Tonight just was the cherry on top to the chaos underneath. I collapsed, emotionally. And so finally a chance of discernment and a friend who was able to see I was fighting without even knowing anything was going on, they just knew I wasn’t… me, encouragement took it’s place where it was supposed to be all along.

“It’s easy and happens to all of us at every moment, you’re just aware or (self-conscious) too it now because it’s a calling. But this is the easy part, God placed a calling that made you feel confident and emotional. That is what God does! So now, even if you feel like you’re horrible, you sing.”

Based on a specific path I believe God has set up for me, those words just renewed my heart. I kept begging God for help, for healing, and while I was in the midst of frustrations and at my lonliness.. God was able to use someone to encourage me just the way I needed.

A good reminder to keep doing what God has given us, and all the more when it feels frustrating or confusing.

Kara Spence

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This quote really struck me tonight.

I think we, and I say ‘we’ because I’m almost positive everyone does this at some point in their lives, spend so much time trying to make everything about “an eye for an eye”; what someone gives or takes, you give or take the same.

But the problem with that as Christians is the love we have needs not be from Man, but from God alone as our source of life, and our spiritual fuel to equip us to love. Man makes conditional things, but God pours out his unconditional favour. Jesus is the best example for this quote, and we’re called to be like him as much as possible. As a Christian, you can’t possibly only give what you think someone deserves -if that were the case with Jesus, we’d all be dead because the consequence for sin is death (Romans 6:23), but Jesus disrupted that condition and made it possible for us to have a way for life (eternal life) even though we sin. We need to be the best representation for Christ, and that requires unconditional behavior; that requires us to love people EVEN IF they don’t give us the same.

(disclaimer: I, myself, am still learning this - Philippians 3:12-14)

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Anonymous asked: I've been struggling with an eating disorder for a long time now and it's not something I can really control, it's a mental disorder and I am getting help for it. I love God with all of my being and I am not only doing this recovery for myself but for him. The journey has been tough, but it's time for me to be tougher than this journey that I've been on. I was wondering how you feel on the subject and do you think God is upset or dissapointed in me? Thanks lovely xoxo

(I’m so sorry that I’m only just seeing this! I need to be more regular at checking.)

But do I think God is disappointed in you? No. That’s the beauty in His grace, love, mercy, and forgiveness. You are seeking help and not fighting this alone -which if anyone has a disorder or struggle, ALWAYS seek help. Fighting your struggles alone makes you your only source of direction and comfort, so if you’re feeling a lack of either of those things, you will only find yourself stumbling even more.

It’s awesome that you’ve included God in this, honestly there is no greater way to conquer your battles than through His strength! Remember this: He has made you victorious before the battle has even begun. God loves you, so much, and I think if He were to be “disappointed” it would be in the moments you choose live in complete defiance of him; living in sin and disobedience. Faith is a battle, but it’s also worth fighting.

You’ve got this and you’re in my everyday prayers! Thanks for messaging, hope this helps xo

“Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. But he said to me,’My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. 2 Corinthians 12:8-10

Side note: sometimes our struggles are a way to let God lead, to let Him be the one we run to before ourselves. It’s only by His strength we are made with the ability to conquer, and it’s through this process we can endure so much more :)

Nothing like being in prayer with someone, under the authority and unity of Christ.

So happy for bold moves, and bold hearts.

Prayer bonds two hearts and deepens the relationship with one another on a more intimate level -spiritual intimacy is the deepest intimacy and connection to share. If praying is direct communication with God and draws us closer to His heart, think of the enormity of praying to God along with someone else! Imagine the depth of that.

#power in prayer

Give Me Faith - Elevation Worship

Verse 1:
I need you to soften my heart
To break me apart
I need you to open my eyes
To see that You’re shaping my life

Pre-Chorus:
All I am, I surrender

Chorus:
Give me faith to trust what you say
That you’re good and your love is great
I’m broken inside, I give you my life

Verse 2:
I need you to soften my heart
To break me apart
I need you pierce through the dark
And cleanse every part of me

Bridge:
I may be weak
But your Spirit’s strong in me
My flesh may fail
My God you never will

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james vincent mcmorrow | higher love.

think about it, there must be higher love; down in the heart or hidden in the stars above. without it, life is wasted time. look inside your heart, i’ll look inside mine. things look so bad everywhere, in this whole world what is fair? we walk blind, we try to see, falling behind what could be. bring me a higher love, where’s that higher love i keep thinking of? worlds are turning and we’re just hanging on, facing our fear and standing out there alone. a yearning and it’s real to me - there must be someone who’s feeling for me.
i will wait for it, i’m not too late for it. until then, i’ll sing my song to cheer the night along … bring it … i could light the night up with my soul on fire, i could make the sun shine from pure desire. let me feel that love come over me, let me feel how strong it could be.

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brittanynichole:

You know, I’ve learned a lot these past few months… about a lot of different things.

I’ve experienced joy.

I’ve experienced healing.

I’ve experienced new feelings.

I’ve experienced hurt.

I’ve experienced peace.

I’ve experienced contentment.

The list goes on.

And you know what? I wouldn’t change a single thing. I’ve gone through things for a reason, I believe that. God uses all things for the good of those who love Him.

I’m a blessed girl… when I’m happy and when I’m hurting. This I need to remember.

In agreement with you, girl! That’s been the past few months for me also. Praise God!

SUBMISSION: Christopher Riley

“Song of Solomon 2:10”

Ephesians 1:4, Paul puts it very clearly :)

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Brittany Omilion

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The acoustic waves of a couple saying “I do.”

Would not mind having this on my wall somewhere when I’m married.

Matthew 5:3-12 MSG

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