Whatever You Do... Don't Give Up!

On any given day, you can find me having sporadic bouts of praise and worship in my living room, kitchen, or bedroom.  With no preacher, no Hammond B3, and no neighbor to hi-five, I go in all by myself.  That popular church saying holds true for me – “When I think of the goodness of Jesus, and all He’s done for me, my soul cries out Hallelujah!” I honestly become overwhelmed with emotion whenever I reflect upon the Lord’s goodness, grace, and mercy in my life.  I often get a serious case of the can’t-help-its and let my floors have it!

A few days ago, after encouraging a young lady to not give up on her life, I reminisced on a time in my own life when my prayer was frequently “Lord, just let me give up!”  I worshipped God from the depths of my soul until my tear ducts dried up and my words became incoherent.  Why?  Because He did not grant my amiss request. 

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God Is With You: A Prayer for the Woman In Distress

 There was a time in my life when I believed that God had abandoned me.  I was experiencing struggle and struggle, pain after pain, storm after storm, and it felt like the God who promised to never forsake me had done just that.  My prayers and pleas for help appeared to go unheard; my fasting seemed to be in vain; my Bible studying felt worthless.  I couldn’t feel God, I couldn’t hear him, and I felt devoid of His love and care.

But you know what?  God was always there; He never left me.  And you know what else?  He’s right there with you, too.  In all that you’re going through, though it may not always seem like it, God has not left your side.  His promise in Deuteronomy 31:8 is true – He will NEVER leave you nor forsake you.

 If you’re feeling like God has abandoned you, may the words penned below penetrate your heart, and remind you that our loving, always concerned Father is ever present with you.

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To Every Woman: A Note to Remind You that God Is Able

I cross paths with women from all walks of life, and many of them remind me of the girl I used to be.  The Lord has healed and restored my life in so many ways that I don’t think I could ever truly tell of all He’s done.  But it is my heart’s greatest desire is to let every woman I meet know that the Lord is able to meet her at her very point of need, no matter how low it may be, and heal in every area where there is pain and brokenness.

Today, may you be encouraged in knowing that the Lord will restore the years you’ve sown in tears and fill your life with unspeakable joy. (Psalm 126:5)

This is from my heart to yours:

To the woman who has no self-esteem...

To the woman who is haunted by the guilt and pain of her past...

To the woman who still feels victim to her molester, or rapist...

To the woman who tries to find her value through men...

To the woman who struggles with promiscuity...

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