Reading to get through the #Bible is not enough — we need to let the Bible get through us. We need to submit to it, or, more accurately, we need to submit to its author, the Holy Spirit.
Refusing to feel our #emotions doesn’t make them go away. Instead, they go into our bodies and influence us without our awareness or consent. And eventually, they leak out in sickness, depression, anxiety, addiction, cynicism, isolation, or destructive conflicts with people.
The #Bible is inspired by God (2 Tim. 3:16), but is our reading inspired by God? Are we listening to and relying upon the anointing of the Spirit as we read? (1 John 2:20, 27).
How readily we make the mistake of putting our Bible reading on a To-Do List that we check off with a sense of accomplishment — this is a waste of time!
Jesus doesn't need you to put on a happy face all the time. He invites you to trust his love, truth, and empathy by being emotionally honest with him and safe friends -- this is healthy faith!
The #Bible washes our minds and restores our souls. It's daily manna from heaven. When God speaks, as he does so clearly in the Bible, he gives us his abundant and eternal life today.
#Shalom is peace from God. It’s calming and comforting. It puts a smile on your lips and a glow on your face. It calms your brain, relaxes your shoulders, keeps your steps in rhythm, and engages you with people in the moment.
Speaking the truth in love builds trust and bonding, facilitates reconciling after conflict, and enables us to experience true peace in our relationship.
Jesus welcomes you! Lay your burden down. You don’t have to be ideal. You don’t have to do everything right. You don’t have to please everybody. You are loved and accepted for who you are! ❤️
Gentle reminder: You are not alone 🤍
God is already present to you in what you’re going through. You can join with what God is doing by placing yourself in His kingdom of righteousness, peace and joy.
We often talk about the importance of having a “safe person” in your life to talk to… but what does that actually mean? How do we know if someone is safe?