EaglesRestCounseling

Founder & Pastoral Counselor @EaglesRestCounseling for entrepreneurs and leaders in business and government. Providing a safe, nonjudgmental environment.

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“Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world.” https://t.co/po3EvQ2swa

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“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.”
James 1:5 ESV https://t.co/dcGk3lopEn

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“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.”
Proverbs 9:10 ESV https://t.co/Z3OuwB5mW2

[Franklin Graham @Franklin_Graham]

As we prepare to celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary, I am calling for 50 days of prayer—from this Friday, May 15, through July 4. We have one pastor from every state who will lead us in prayer for America at noon every day here on my X page or at https://t.co/kjOvqLJdJT. Let’s join together in PRAYER for our country! “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord” (Psalm 33:12).

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Today kicks off #MonthoftheMilitaryCaregiver.

To the spouses, parents, friends, and veterans caring for loved ones, we see you.
Your resilience shapes families and communities.

MVCN will be sharing support, stories, and connection all month.

Caregivers, thank you. You matter.

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“If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit.”
Galatians 5:25 ESV https://t.co/hKtjwikzrj

[Lysa TerKeurst @LysaTerKeurst]

Here is a prayer you can pray right now if you need some encouragement for what you’re facing today:

Heavenly Father, I acknowledge that all the power I need is in the name of Your Son, Jesus. I declare His name to be higher than any name I have given this situation. I will not declare hopelessness or fear or anxiety, or anything else threatening to make me run from Jesus. I declare all hope, all courage, all assurance, all power in Jesus. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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We've always known that Generation X is a unique breed. Listen to this guy explain it perfectly—it all makes complete sense.

We now live in a world that feels completely foreign compared to the way we were raised.

[Dr. Henry Cloud @DrHenryCloud]

5 Ways to Take Care of Yourself This Week:

1. Set a Boundary
Say no to at least one thing that doesn’t serve your priorities.

2. Move Your Body
- Walk, stretch, or exercise. Even just for 15 mins.

3. Reflect & Reset
- Get quiet and evaluate what’s working, what’s draining, and what needs adjustment.

4. Nourish Your Mind
- Read something wise, listen to something uplifting, or challenge your thinking.

5. Invest in a Relationship
- Reach out to someone you love. Connection restores perspective, energy, and joy.

Small intentional choices each day protect your energy, sharpen your focus, and help you show up as your best self. You don’t need a big plan. Just start with these simple steps this week.

What’s one way you prioritize yourself each week?

[Dr. Henry Cloud @DrHenryCloud]

Rejection cuts deep because we’re wired for connection. It’s human to feel hurt when someone walks away. It’s not weakness, it’s design.
But rejection doesn’t define your worth.

People with a secure sense of self don’t base their value on how others respond. They can face a no and still know they’re enough. When you find your value in something bigger — in God’s love, in your purpose, in truth — you stop needing external validation to prove what’s already true.

The goal isn’t to stop caring. It’s to stay grounded enough to not be undone when someone else can’t see your value.

[Christine Caine @ChristineCaine]

To fulfill your purpose you’ll have to fight to fix your eyes on Jesus and no one else. Comparing yourself with anyone else is futile and will only lead to dissatisfaction, discontentment or disillusion. You cannot expect everyone else to understand applaud what you’re called to do because God called you to it—not them. Some people will think you’re doing too little, others too much. Some people will think you’re moving too fast, others too slow. Some people will support you, others ignore you. Some people will cheer you on, others hope you fail. Don’t seek appreciation, affirmation, approval, accolades or applause from people as the fuel for your purpose —or you’ll never fully run your race and finish your course. Jesus alone is the author and finisher of our faith.

[Dr. Henry Cloud @DrHenryCloud]

Most of us kill our best ideas before they even take a breath. One critical thought—“too expensive,” “too silly,” “not realistic”—and the creative spark dies. But what if you gave your idea five minutes of love before judging it? Sit with it. Ask, “What if?” Explore variations. Even absurd ideas can open doors to breakthroughs. Creativity grows when you stop shutting yourself down too soon.

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Life moves forward, not backward. ✨

Too often, people return to the same relationship, the same job, or the same situation, hoping it will magically be different this time. But without real, tangible change—different choices, new growth, visible fruit—you’ll only find yourself stuck in the same painful cycle.

✅ If you’ve grown, it can be different.
✅ If they’ve truly changed, it can be different.
✅ If the situation itself has shifted, it can be different.

But don’t confuse “sorry” or “nostalgia” with change. God designed life to be forward-moving. Don’t repeat what broke you. Step into what’s truly new.

[Christine Caine @ChristineCaine]

To stay on track it helps to:-
Fix your eyes on Jesus
Guard your heart
Renew your mind
Listen to the right voices
Surround yourself with wise friends
Be planted in community
Please God more than people
Repent, Forgive, Pray —often
Read and obey the Word
Walk by faith, not by sight
Trust God above everything else
Don’t bury hurt, disappointment, offense, bitterness
Avoid distractions or other attractions
Have fun & laugh lots
Love God & love people

[Dr. Henry Cloud @DrHenryCloud]

Struggling to communicate your emotions? Try these 4 healthy outlets!

1. Exercise
Movement helps release built-up tension and gives your emotions a safe outlet.

2. Journaling
Putting your thoughts on paper brings clarity and makes emotions easier to understand and manage.

3. Art
Creative expression can say what words can’t. Paint, draw, or play music to process feelings.

4. Talk to a Trusted Friend
Sharing with someone safe can lighten the weight and remind you that you’re not alone.

If you feel the need to hide your emotions, either out of embarrassment or fear of judgment, you’re not alone.

It's important to find healthy outlets that help to reduce your stress and make it easier to express your feelings in a constructive way. With practice, you can learn to use your anger as a positive asset and create healthier relationships with those around you.

[Dr. Henry Cloud @DrHenryCloud]

High performers know the secret: you can’t run full throttle without pit stops. Muscles need recovery. Engines need fuel. Brains need rest. Yet so many of us keep pushing, wondering why we’re exhausted.

Rest isn’t laziness. It’s the refueling that makes real performance possible. Sleep. Play. Read something just for fun. Do something creative.

Step away from the grind long enough to come back stronger.

Stop confusing constant motion with progress. True strength is found in the rhythm of engagement and replenishment.

So, here’s your challenge: What will you do this week to truly restore? Schedule it—your future self will thank you.

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Bonhoeffer has masterfully defined:

"Grace is costly because it calls us to follow;
it is grace because it calls us to follow Jesus Christ.
It is costly because it cost a man his life,
and it is grace because it gives a man the only true life.”

[Diane Langberg, PhD @DianeLangberg]

We must never respond to one’s trauma story by reducing trauma to an experience you can simply get over with the push of a mental button.

[Dr. Henry Cloud @DrHenryCloud]

Physical therapy after an injury may not but fun, but it heals.

The same is true for psychological healing as well: healing requires facing pain.

No shortcuts. To gain more “movement” in life, embrace the pain. Do the right work. Even if it hurts.