When You Think You Can’t Go On Anymore
“I can’t go on, Lord. I have had enough,” I said to myself one Sunday evening. I placed a bottle of sleeping pills in front of me as I sat on my bed. I had been depressed for several months….
September 2, 2013
Extreme Makeover
When I was young I hated my nose because it didn’t look like Hollywood’s definition of beauty. I wanted to change so many things about my appearance. I even questioned God why He made me the way I was. I…
Waiting
“Your airplane has been cancelled, please go to the ticket counter to reschedule your flight and get a voucher for a hotel room.” It was 9:30pm, I was at the Philadelphia airport when I heard those dreaded words. I had been…
I Am Royalty
“The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have announced their newborn son is to be called George Alexander Louis. He will be known as His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge,” reported the U.K Guardian. The whole world was in awe…
Lies We Believe
“I will never do that again,” “I will never over eat like that,” “I will never spend that much money again” We vow to ourselves that we won’t do certain behaviors and actions ever again. We promise ourselves over and…
Embracing God as My Father
The greatest revelation I have ever had in my life was to find out that God was truly my Father. He just wasn’t God up in the sky, or Jesus in my heart. He was God, my Father. Whatever kind…
When Your Dreams Die
“I am too old to start this project now,” “I don’t feel capable to do this.” Lost hope and dreams? Has life taken such a toll on you that you have lost hope for your dreams and visions to being…
When You Are Rejected
I was passed over for a role in a school play. My teacher gave it to her favorite student. I was deeply hurt. I asked, “What was wrong with me?” What does rejection look like? It’s like having a hole in your…
Angry at God?
“Why weren’t you there for me God? I depended on and you failed me.” Are you angry at God? Was there was something you wanted him to do, and He didn’t come through for you. A failed marriage, a loved one died…and…
Overcoming Fear
“I cannot do this by myself.” “I am not qualified to do this and it requires more skills that I have.” Have you ever let fear grip you so much that you became paralyzed? I remember a time when I…
Lord, Deliver Me From Me
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