Month: May 2021

Psalms 3:3-5
3 But you, LORD, are a shield around me,
my glory, the One who lifts my head high.
4 I call out to the LORD,
and he answers me from his holy mountain.
5 I lie down and sleep;
I wake again, because the LORD sustains me.

I often have this picture in my head of me entering this huge thrown room. It is long and wide. The doors are very tall I seem so small as I crack them open and creep inside. I stare at the ground, my hands in my pockets, kicking at an invisible rock on the floor.

At other end of the long white corridor is an oversized white thrown. Sitting upon it is this oversized Zeus like being. Long white hair and beard. He is busy answering questions, signing documents and all the other important things he must attend to while running the universe.

I only stand there a moment before he looks up and sees me. Noticing my hurt expression, he dismisses everyone else.. I look up and catch his eye. Soon a bright smile fills his face and he opens his arms wide. I run as fast as I can and leap into his lap. He rocks me and cuddles me as I tell him all about my day.

I don’t know how you envision God, but this is my view. I desperately need that shield around me. I know I need my head lifted on high. This world tears me apart, but Abba is there to hear about this daughter’s day, dry her tears, dust her off and get her ready to face the bullies again!

Lord , Thank You for caring about my day. ~amen

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Matthew 8:24-26
24 Suddenly a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. 25 The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!”
26 He replied, “You of little faith, why are you so afraid?” Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm.

Do you ever have one of those, ‘Wow! I can’t believe that worked!’ moments? You are in the middle of your storm. You cry out to the Lord, and then the storm breaks. Not only are you happy, but you are so excited and surprised the Lord came through. Don’t worry you are not alone. I think we all have those moments. I am sure the disciples did.

I am not so sure Jesus was upset with them for being afraid of the storm or for waking Him up with doubt that He would or could do anything about it. He saw their hearts, we do not. Fear of a situation is real. It is when we let that fear bring along its buddy doubt that we lose faith in the One who can Master the storm!

Storms are inevitable in our lives. It is when we learn to ride them out trusting God will handle it that we truly conquor them. Remember the old saying. When Satan says you can’t survive the storm. Remind him you are the storm!

Thank You for taming my storms! Amen

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Psalms 116:5-9
5 The LORD is gracious and righteous;
our God is full of compassion.
6 The LORD protects the unwary;
when I was brought low, he saved me.
7 Return to your rest, my soul,
for the LORD has been good to you.
8 For you, LORD, have delivered me from death,
my eyes from tears,
my feet from stumbling,
9 that I may walk before the LORD
in the land of the living.

If you are new to my blog, I am a person who deals with PTSD, depression and anxiety. I am a suicide survivor. These verses are a life line to me! David and I walked many similar roads.

David’s life was a series of ups and downs. Some by his choice roads were by the choices he made, others were by the choices of others. The one thing about David that stands out to me is even in his darkest moments he knew where to turn. He knew it was God that was going to travel along side of him and lead him through it. Even when he was the reason for his own dark issue by some bad choices.

I don’t have a corner market on depression because of my mental illness. We all go through dark times in our lives. We all need to remind ourselves that God is still there in the dark. You may not be able to see Him or feel Him, but He is there. He doesn’t just know where you are, He is there! You are Not Alone!

Lord, thank You for never leaving me alone no matter where I go! ~amen

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1 Peter 5:6-7
6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. 7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

There was once a monkey who really wanted a ball that was placed in a bottle. He stuck his hand inside and grabbed it only to find he then not get his hand out. He tugged and tugged but to no avail. He just couldn’t get out the coveted ball or his hand. Finally, he let go of the ball and as he slid his hand out the ball came tumbling out also.

Laugh if you will, but I often become that monkey. I want something and go after it with all my gusto! Then when the frustration sets in I just can’t figure out why I don’t have it the way I want it and NOW! When I let go and let God, things play out just like they should when they should. As a matter of fact, things tend to turn out even better than I ever expected.

Life won’t always be easy, but we can quit trying to have it our way. We can cast our frustrations and worry on God. Then let go and let God!

Help me Lord to remember to let go and let You take over. ~amen

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John 14:27
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

The irony of me having to write about this today. I had a tooth pulled yesterday that I broke about a month ago. I have no fear in pain or needles. However, my PTSD kicks in when I feel trapped, strangled or can’t swallow or breath. On the way to the appointment I was all ready for a PTSD moment to kick in big time.

When I sat down in the chair, i was still waiting for it to hit me. My husband and service dog were with me. I did everything worldly possible to keep calm and relax. It wasn’t until I closed my eyes, prayed and took a breath that I was ready to accept the peace God was so willing to pour out on me.

Yes, I live with a mental illness. Yes, I have very little control over my attacks hitting me. What I do have control over is being proactive to my triggers. I also have the power to pray and accept the peace so freely given. I can choose to hang on to that peace with all my might to get me through to the other side of my blackhole. Then I can thank God for that peace and understanding when it is all over with.

Thank You Lord for Your peace and I don’t have to rely on the worlds’ peace. ~amen

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Psalms 62:1-2
1 Truly my soul finds rest in God;
my salvation comes from him.
2 Truly he is my rock and my salvation;
he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.

I wish I could say I have lived by this verse and have never been shaken. However, my world has been shaken to its core more times than I care to admit. I have been shaken right down to my knees., right where God wanted me.

Yes, you read that right. If I am going to let life shake me down, where better place to go than on my knees. That is where I find my fortress, my rock, my salvation. That shaken to my core is where I find out what is my core. Who do I rely on when there is nothing to hang on to!

What is at your core? I can guarantee your outer world will be shaken many times. If your core is not resting in God your world will shatter apart. It is when that core is strong built of the rock of your salvation that the Earth can quake, but you will not be shaken.

Let the world quake. On the solid rock I stand. ~amen

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Psalms 46:10
He says, “Be still, and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth.”

Want to meet with God? Quit running ahead of Him! Technology was suppose to make our lives easier and in many ways it most certainly has. It has also left us busier. Because things are easier, we jam more things into our lives. We keep running from one thing to the next and forget to breathe. Peace goes out the door.

I don’t know about you, but I need to take time to just rest and be still. I need God to fill me up. There are also times, when being still is exactly what God wants me to do because He needs to fight the battle. If I try it, I will just screw it all up. Much like when I put too much on my plate because I am so sure I can handle more since I have all this technology to help me out.

God is so much bigger than we are. He is so much more all powerful and all knowing than we are. So, why don’t we just be still and let Him do His job. By the way, He doesn’t even need the technology. . . LOL!

Teach me to be still and let You do Your job. ~amen

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Psalms 37:7
Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.

Be careful saying, “I wish I had what they have.” Also don’t say I wish I were more like… You have no idea how those people got to where they are and you may not be able to handle their walk. Remember, King David became a loved and successful king, but look what he lived through to get there!

God has a plan for each and everyone of us. This plan is just as unique as you are. We have certain steps we have to take to get to our success stories. It never seems fair when we see all these people around us with their perfect social media posts of perfect family, vacation, house, even dinner plate. It hurts even more when we see someone who has hurt us or others become successful.

The thing is you are already blessed. You are a child of God. Your every step with Him is made perfect. You just need to learn to live and grow right where you are. Be the success God made you to be!

Lord I am overjoyed by the blessings you provide for me every single day. ~amen

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Psalms 4:8
In peace I will lie down and sleep,
for you alone, LORD,
make me dwell in safety.

I cannot tell you how many times I have repeated this verse to convince myself everything would be OK. At night it seems every demon decides it is time to push my buttons and fill my head with thoughts. I literally have nights where I am afraid to go to bed. It is true. Ask my husband.

Now, I live with PTSD, anxiety and depression. Not everyone sees the world through my eyes. However, I am willing to bet you have spent some restless nights in your life. Wrestling with issues in the past or decisions about the future are common thoughts. They can hit us anytime of the day. Why is it they seem to strike the hardest at night?

I can tell you why. Satan wants to steal your peace. He is going to hit you when you are at your weakest. When that happens, you need to take back your night. Repeat after me, “In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me dwell in safety.”

Thank You for providing me peace and safety when I need it the most. ~amen

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Exodus 33:13-14
13 If you are pleased with me, teach me your ways so I may know you and continue to find favor with you. Remember that this nation is your people.”
14 The LORD replied, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.”

I lose focus. I let fear, anxiety, and worry take over my every thought. I leave myself frustrated, overwhelmed, and angry. If I don’t do something and fast, the cycle will continue on and on and on!

It is at that moment, I must stop and breathe. I have to sit back and gain focus again. I will be honest some days it means take a nap. I usually find these struggles when I have poured more out of my cup than I ever filled it with. I need a refill! It is time to have tea with God!

God always has a hot pot of tea (or coffee if you choose) ready and waiting to refill your cup. You just have to seek Him out and ask for it. Then, His presence will go with you and He will give you rest! This way you can go fill others up also!

So, was that one lump or two my friend?

Thank you Lord for always being ready to refill my cup! ~amen

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