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You Are Not Alone

Heidi Benson
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I want to send out a note of encouragement to those who may be struggling during this time of celebration.

As the holiday season comes to a close and we approach a new year, often times the pain we are holding now, we take with us.

There are many who are:

  • Experiencing health issues and are in the hospital
  • Fighting against complicated health issues
  • Struggling financially
  • Grieving the loss of a loved one
  • Lonely
  • Lost
  • Suffering with PTSD and other emotional disorders

These problems do not discriminate because of a holiday season or a time of celebration nor do they automatically go away.

But, be encouraged my friend!

God sees you.

He sees your pain.
He is drying your tears.
He is calming your fears.
He is healing your body.
He is healing your heart.
He is meeting your every need!

Here is an encouraging verse to cling to today.

“My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; He is mine forever.

Psalm 75:26

Hang in there and know you are not alone. God has not abandoned you or forsaken you, instead He is holding you and is strengthening you.

Big hugs! ❤️

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Gratitude Through Blessings and Hardships

Heidi Benson
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Gratitude Can Be Hard During Difficult Seasons

Happy Thanksgiving Friends!

I hope today is one that is full of sweet blessings and the making of sweet memories.

I am, however, mindful of the many who are struggling despite it being a holiday.

If you are one who is struggling, I will send up prayers for you.

If you are grieving the loss of a loved one, I will pray for you.

If you are feeling lost and lonely, I will pray for you.

If you have a heavy heart, I will pray for you.

If you lost your job, I will pray for you.

If you have family you can’t spend time with, I will pray for you.

If you have a Service Member who is not home or is deployed, I will pray for you.

If you have a loved one working today, I will pray for you.

If you have a sick loved one, I will pray for you.

Today is a day of mixed blessings and emotions for so many because life, although it is beautiful, can still be messy no matter if it is a holiday or not.

I have a challenge for everyone, whether it is a wonderful day or whether it is one that is difficult.

Seek to find your blessings today.

“… Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”

1 Thessalonians‬ ‭5:18‬ ‭NIV

So what are you thankful for?

Let’s share our blessings. I am looking forward to seeing your responses.

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Wisdom Prevails While Pride Destroys

Heidi Benson
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This was my daily email Bible verse for today.

“Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is found in those who take advice.”

Proverbs 13:10

Is this an area you are struggling with in your life right now?

If the answer is yes, try making a conscious effort to break this cycle.

I am going to give you a word for the day to serve as a reminder to ponder through out the day and to prepare yourself for when you encounter prideful situations.

Word of The Day

Wisdom

Instead of starting a debate or a quarrel with someone over an issue, take a step back and say, “No!”

This is not worth my effort.

I am going to refuse to be prideful right now.

I don’t need to be.

I don’t need to prove my point to this degree.

I refuse to look badly in this circumstance.

No, instead I am going to make a wise choice to just walk away.

Choose wisely what choices you make.

Seek God’s direction in how to best handle your situation.

Not every situation needs an immediate open mouth insert foot response.

Instead, remember to do this;

Stop… Pray for wisdom… and Allow God to show you how to respond.

If that does not work there is always the distraction method.

Stop… drop… and roll only because that is the one we all remember best.

They may think you are a weirdo and may need professional help, but one thing is for sure… you won’t come across as prideful in your situation. 😂

I’m sorry! I couldn’t resist.

The important key to remember is this, God looks down on those being prideful.

Instead, He wants us to choose wisdom because for every wise choice we make in our life, we will be in His favor and He will bless us for the decisions and choices we make.

I hope this helps for you to start your day with some inspiration, motivation, and just a tiny bit of humor for your day.

Let’s all make wise choices today and say, “no” to anything prideful.

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God Gave You Strength For Today

Heidi Benson
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@homelifeandencouragement.com

Today’s reminder is to encourage you to know you are strong enough to deal with everything you may be struggling with.

“God gave you this life because He knew you were strong enough to live it.”

Author Unknown

Take some time today to, “Stop, Relax, and Breathe”.

This will refresh your soul and prepare you for the week ahead.

Big hugs if you need one. 🤍

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Transforming Love Ministries Presents: She Steps Forward With Grace Virtual Women’s Conference

Heidi Benson
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She Steps Forward With Grace Virtual Women’s Conference

Credit: @transformingloveministries.org

I am partnered up with Transforming Love Ministries (a women’s ministry) for the launch of this year’s 2021 Annual Women’s Conference / She Steps Forward with Grace Virtual Conference.

Mark your calendars for March 26-27, 2021, and to order your tickets, head over to her website Transforming Love Ministries (click on the link provided).

Due to the Corona Virus, she is unable to do a live conference, so she made arrangements this year to allow it to be done virtually.

We are prayerful that lives will be touched by this year’s conference.

We are seeking help in spreading the word since time is short. If you know ladies would would be interested, please share this information and the link provided above.

Lastly, please don’t forget to order your tickets today to reserve your place for this inspirational and encouraging God filled weekend.

I will try to continue to advertise on my blog for this amazing weekend so stay tuned for future updates on the speaker line up as well.

Until we meet again, God Bless and prayerfully consider attending this Virtual Women’s Conference.

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Blessings Await During The Storms

Heidi Benson
Credit: Home. Life. Encouragement

Today’s Encouragement

As I got up exhausted this morning, I strolled to my kitchen, only to be reminded God’s blessings come in His timing and not in mine.

Are you struggling in an area where you just keep praying over something in your life and you have been waiting for an answer or a direction?

Be encouraged by His words:

He has made everything beautiful in its time.

Ecclesiastes 3:11

My friend, I encourage you to not give up. God is hearing you. He hears your desperate pleas. He knows your fears and frustrations. He is wiping your tears away while He is holding you in His arms.

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Hope Comes From Above

Heidi Benson
Photo by Anton Atanasov on Pexels.com

Are you struggling with finding the hope you need to get through a difficult time?

Today I am sharing some encouragement through a different form. I am going to team up with my nephew, who is a youth ministry leader to share with you some hope to get through today as well as the difficult days that are ahead.

I am going to share with you a YouTube video that nephew made for the youth of his church while they are quarantining.

It is my hope that you are encouraged by his words. If you have any youth in your home who may be discouraged and need to be uplifted, share this with them as well.

Click on the link below to listen to Pastor Travis give us hope and encouragement knowing we will get through this difficult time.

Credits: Pastor Travis
Whiting Bible Church Youth Ministry

Disclaimer: I have his permission to share this video, as well as additional videos with you. It is his desire that you will be touched and encouraged by the words God gave to him to share with us.

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Breathe In Peace and Tranquility

Heidi Benson
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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.

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Let’s Get Moving

Heidi Benson

Good Morning & Happy Weekend

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.

  • Do you have a closet that has you disgusted every time you open it? Consider cleaning and reorganizing it.
  • Do your kids have their toys all over the house and you get tired of stepping over them or moving them? Consider an organized method of storing them that makes both you and them happy.
  • Do you have a yard that has you frustrated and discouraged every time you come and go from your home? Consider taking this extra time you have and clean it up. Get physical and start cutting, cleaning, reshaping your flower beds. You will be so happy with the end result and the self-satisfaction will leave you feeling accomplished and relieved to have it done.
  • Do you need some physical activity? Consider now to start that walking or running routine. You can do this without a gym. Go outside and take a walk or run down your street or around your neighborhood. The fresh air will help to clear your mind and rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul.

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.

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Breathe Today, One Step At A Time

Heidi Benson
Credit: Home. Life. Encouragement

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?