My mission is to provide you with inspiration and encouragement to live everyday to it's fullest. I do this by sharing the simple things in life such as recipes to the most difficult of things such a life. We all know life is a struggle and many days a balancing act, but I am here to inspire you to do it well. Everything I write about is designed to inspire as well as encourage you to be a "better" you that you can be. Everything I share is raw and real. I do not cover up or sugar coat what I write about. This would benefit no one. My goal is for you to walk away feeling uplifted and encouraged after leaving my page. Lastly, I am here to remind you that you are… enough and beautiful… just the way you are.
Are you struggling with something today?
There is hope.
There is hope in the Lord.
He comes to you bearing His strength and His shield.
“We wait in hope for the Lord; he is our help and our shield.”
Psalms 33:20 NIV
Reach out and grab the strength He is giving you and cling to the hope of the outcome for anything God gives us is worth the wait.
Big hugs, Friend as you wait.
Sometimes being a mom… is having to do the tough stuff when you don’t want to.
It is having to give your child 4 shots worth of infusions after she already experienced 40 shots in her head earlier in the day.
Sometimes it is showing up for them when you are so tired you can’t fathom taking one more step in the day.
It is sacrificing your career because you decide their education is more important to you than what you set out to do for yourself.
Sometimes it is holding them when they are hurt or sick.
Sometimes it is falling on your knees in prayer because you are desperate to help them when no one else can.
Mom’s, when you begin to doubt yourself and your ability to be a “mom”, stop yourself and give yourself the grace to know that no matter how hard the day is or how hard the “season” you are in is, that God sees you.
He knows your heart. He knows your pain. He drys your tears and He gives you the grace to get up in the morning to see that it is a new day.
Remember, no matter how bad today was or how tired and frustrated you may be, know you are making a difference. Know God made you to be the “perfect mom” to your children and it wasn’t by accident.
As a result, He will bless you with the strength, knowledge, grace, and wisdom you need to raise them.
Big hugs mom as you start your day or you are ending your day.
I am sharing some words of affirmation with you today.
“ You Are Amazing!”
HD Benson
There are so many of you who have been carrying a lot of stress. Whether it is from the pressures of work, being isolated with the pressures of working from home, teaching your children, or being a caregiver to your aging family or sick family members.
No matter what has you stressed, feeling anxious, or even fearful; today I am taking a minute to remind you, “That you are Amazing!”
If you are feeling less than this, give yourself the same grace you give to others when you see them struggling.
“Grace is an amazing healer!”
Home. Life. Encouragement
Have hope that this will not last forever.
Have hope in today that today will be a good one.
Have hope in the courage to take the next step if it is difficult one to make.
Have hope that God is still walking hand in hand with you.
Have hope God has not abandoned you.
Have hope in Elizabeth Elliot’s encouraging words below,
“Sometimes life is so hard you can only do the next thing. Whatever that is just do the next thing. God will meet you there.”
Elizabeth Elliot
Lastly, have hope that God is protecting you and will be with you every step of the way.
During these uncertain times, we can find a peace that passes all understanding in our God in Heaven.
And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:7 NIV
Today is a wonderful day to be reminded there is power in a peaceful heart.
Take some time today to reach out to those things that enable you to just exhale the pressures of your life and inhale the peacefulness of tranquility.
What does tranquility mean? What is the definition?
Noun, A state of peace and quiet.
Vocabulary.com
So what does this look like to you? How do you find your peace and quiet?
Let’s enjoy a discussion and see if what you do is something that I may enjoy doing as well.
Leave your comments below.
I’m praying you will find your place of peace and tranquility today.
I am stopping by to encourage you that no matter what is going on we can find our strength within our selves.
“You have power over your mind – not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.”
Marcus Aurelius
Are you feeling overwhelmed?
If so, ask God to lift this concern, fear, or anxiety: and replace it with comfort, peace, and hope.
Then get physical and let’s get moving.
Consider doing something you have not had time to do when you are living your busy life.
It doesn’t matter what you do. What matters is that you get up and get moving.
The activity will enable you to clear your mind of the negativity and replace it with your happy endorphins. You will feel accomplished and the sense of accomplishment will defeat the feeling of anxiety.
Lastly, fight back against the urge of nothingness. Anxiety will tell you no, do not do this, but have the courage and find the strength to fight the resistance.
You will feel so much better if you do.
I’m sending some encouragement your way today.
I know this is a difficult time for so many, but I want to encourage you to take a step back and live in the moment.
What can you do right now that would bring you some joy?
Does this mean stop what you are doing and snuggle with your little one?
Does it mean you grab a book and sit on the floor or on the couch and read to your kids?
Does it mean you go to the kitchen and make some muffins, pancakes, cookies, or just some homemade play dough?
These are ideas of what you can do with your kids, but if you don’t have kids then consider grabbing that book you have not had time to read. Grab your favorite drink, your favorite blanket or throw and settle in for as much time as you want to spend some quite time to decompress and breathe.
Consider working out at home and getting some exercise to stay healthy and strong.
Consider working outside and getting your garden ready for spring.
Think of the projects you have not had the time to done consider them now.
Just because we have gone home doesn’t mean we are totally withdrawn from everyone, we still have technology that will bring that familiar voice or face to you. Use it if you find yourself lonely.
Lastly, spend some time with God if you are struggling with anxiety. He will calm you and bring you peace that no one else can do.
What are some fun and encouraging things you are doing to fill your day?
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Dear Sweet Friend,
Your pain is real. Your hurt is real. Your frustrations are real. Your fear is real. Your tears are real.
I may not know what is weighing heavy on your hearts tonight, but I do not need to know.
The One who needs to know, already knows.
I know so many who are struggling with “real” life situations that the pain is just more than unbearable,it is paralyzing you.
My dear friend, if this is you tonight, please know you are not alone.
“The same God who created your heart, is the same God who can mend your broken one.” HD Benson
Be encouraged knowing that He knows every tear you have shed and every fear you experienced.
He knows you need to pass a class in school.
He knows the relationship strains you have that just have you worn out and exhausted.
He knows the financial strain you may be feeling as well as the physical health issues you may be struggling with.
My dear sweet friend, turn your fears and concerns over to God tonight. He does not want you to carry this weight any longer.
He wants you to rest in His arms and give Him all of your concerns while He strengthens you tonight.
My friend, find the peace you need in your Creator!
If He knows how many hairs on your head, He too knows your every concern. Give them to Him right now. Give them to Him tonight.
I am sharing some comfort, as well as hugs, to those who find themselves struggling with something today.
My encouragement to those who find themselves battling in difficulties is this…. you will get through this time and you will get through this season of hardships.
There is a key to remembering this and it is found in Deuteronomy:
Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the LORD your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.
Deuteronomy 31:6 NKJV
You are never alone and God has not forsaken you. He sees your tears and He hears your cries.
Remember this truth, no matter how many lies you hear from the enemy, they will never be true.
The only real truth you need to believe is what God is saying to you today. Spend some time talking to Him and by doing so, you will hear the words of comfort and peace He is sharing.
He loves you with all His heart. He believes in you, my friend!
He sees your beauty and your worth. He made you uniquely special and with a special purpose. It is during this difficult time that He will turn it around and show you how to use it for good and for His Glory.
If you find yourself doubting this, just think about all Job or Joseph or Joshua, or most importantly, Jesus; and all they went through. If you feel like, because you are a woman, they do not qualify, then think about all Queen Esther or Ruth or Sarah went through. Their suffering was real. Their personal trials were big to them, but God brought them through all of their hardships and are we not still talking about them today?
God is still using their hurt and their pain to make something good out of it. He is using their stories to encourage us during our times of trials and hardships.
My Friend, just as He is using their story to encourage and comfort us, He will use our trials and hardships to encourage others as well.
Hang in their today, oh weary and heart-broken friend. This too will pass and one day you will be able to share your story to encourage others as well.
Stand tall and if you can not because you are too tired and weary, I will stand with you.
If you find yourself in a time of great difficulty and you are in a desperate place and a need to reach out to someone, I am here.
Leave a comment below or send me a private message so you no longer have to feel like you are battling your trial in isolation.
