Encouragement Along the Journey of Life.
This is why growth is so important. Without bringing God into our corner daily, the temptation for sin will be too great for us to withstand on our own. We need His daily reminder of WHO we are. The more we move away from that reminder of who we are, the easier it is to... Continue Reading →
Growing in Jesus is one of the most important things we can do. It keeps us out of religious-pharisee territory, and helps us remain our authentic selves. Once we stop growing, and get lazy (present company included), we have to start "faking it." That is, until the inevitable burn-out and breaking-point ensues in our faith.... Continue Reading →
Just a little reminder on this Resurrection Sunday! Happy Easter! ~Anne
After being "so done" with people-pleasing, and being used by people, I went on a journey of what I thought would make me happy. And I choose isolation and selfishness. It only spiraled down from there and I found myself in a pit of worthlessness. I didn't know if God loved me, or if he... Continue Reading →
We like to think we're a good person because we do things for other people. But there was a time in my life all of my "doing" was motivated by wanting to be loved and accepted by others. I considered "being a good person" a part of my identity. In reality, my people-pleasing was selfish,... Continue Reading →
If I could go back and teach my younger self, I would tell her... -Stop placing your worth in what others think of you. -Stop looking to be "seen." -Stop trying to be liked by everybody. -Stop trying to be what you think other people want you to be. -It's okay that not everyone likes... Continue Reading →
My failures were the best thing that ever happened to me. For it was through my failures that I could finally see God's infinite mercy and grace. It was through my failures that I wanted less of me and more of Him. To lose myself was the greatest gain I could have ever imagined. I've... Continue Reading →
Where your treasure is... your heart will be there, also. Your self-worth will also be tied to what you treasure. Just something to think about!
I am so grateful today for God’s love. I wouldn't trade a million perfect days for my pain if it meant I never got to know what it was like to be held by Him. To be loved by Him as a broken person. I wouldn't trade any of it, and I wouldn't change a... Continue Reading →
If I could spend the rest of my life studying the word of God, I'd be a happy camper. But sometimes, all I get is a few words in a day in my reading.But God is so faithful! Even with just a few words, the Holy Spirit begins to bring those words to mind throughout... Continue Reading →
The anchor keeps you from going adrift. Remember that!
I woke up one morning a few weeks back completely overwhelmed by the love of God. I keep trying to wrap my mind around this thought: the pitiful creatures that we were, God felt we were worth the price of His perfect son. I can't even! 🤯The God of the universe sees us with an... Continue Reading →
If we only knew our worth in His eyes… there would be no contest between temptation and obedience. We wouldn't worry about proving ourselves, comparing ourselves to others, striving to be perfect, nor would we hang on to the old sins that we carry around with us like a bag of donations in the back... Continue Reading →
The day I stopped telling my son I was proud of his accomplishments
A healthy amount of belief in oneself is as equally important as a healthy amount of belief in other people. To have one without the other is to lead a life of sequestered misery. ~ANNE DAY
Prove yourself to no one but yourself and you will unintentionally prove yourself to the world. ~ANNE DAY
OUR GIFTS ARE SIMPLY THAT. THEY DO NOT BELONG TO US, THEY ARE NOT MEANT FOR US; BUT IF WE DO NOT USE THEM, AND USE WELL, SOMETHING WILL SURELY DIE INSIDE OF US. ANNE DAY
"Every impertinent, every sarcastic, every contemptuous, every mocking bone was gone from his body. He stood, eyes wide and taken aback..."
The love that reached beyond language...
The letter that settled Baby Boy's questions... once and for all...
the difference between hope and hopelessness...
There once was a girl who often asked about the pain in the world, “why doesn’t somebody do something?”
There once was a girl who found her value in comparing herself to others...
There once was a girl who couldn't figure out her why...
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