A rugged journey

We each encounter challenging tasks that can feel overwhelming. Yet, it's vital to bear in mind that taking breaks is crucial; otherwise, those tasks may go unfinished.

God wants to exchange your worries with His peace. He wants you to be free from your anxiety, He wants to guard your heart.

Finding peace in God's love: where worry fades and trust grows.

In moments of inner conflict, it's natural to seek guidance and solace. Remember, no sin is too great for God's forgiveness. Repentance is a journey, not a destination. Trust in God's unconditional love, confide in Him, and find strength in your faith as you navigate through temptations.

Relationships are not always romantic. There are times in our lives when the people we need help managing our relationship with are our family members because they are the ones that hurt us. Some people watch as their families fall apart before their eyes but even when our families seem to be falling apart, we are not forgotten by God.

True strength is having the awareness and acknowledging your need for rest. God gave us the Sabbath for a reason.

He's got your back.

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Maintaining purity involves self-awareness, setting boundaries, and seeking support. Engage in positive activities, practice mindfulness, ask God for strength and believe he has already given it to you to overcome this. Don't forget to celebrate the small victories in your journey, you got this.

God makes a few things clear when it comes to doing His will. He wants us to be just, kind, and humble and so when we think about what we want to do in life we can ask ourselves, "How can I be kind while doing this?" or "How can I showcase the talent God has given me and still be humble?"

In the rush of life, we often forget to appreciate the simple joys. Pause this Sabbath, look around, and let gratitude fill your heart.

Stay strong, trust the journey.

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When we want to know God's will for our life, our purpose, it's important to remember that God has a plan for your life and wants you to be successful. This means you can trust him with your future because He only good intentions for you.

Many of us have a hard time disconnecting from social media,and we are constantly ingesting various forms of content. Taking a break from social media, or doing a social media fast can positively impact your mental health. Here's a challenge: take one day off from social media, and see how this break impacts your mind.

Facing challenges? Trust God's plan.

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Overcoming addiction is a challenging journey, and it's crucial to seek professional help. While relying on God will provide strength, it's important to understand that the path ahead may be difficult. Don't walk it alone. Reach out to others for support and guidance along the way.

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God knows that it is in community that we are healed and so He calls us to be there for others just like He has been there for us.

The creator of the universe rested, so why can’t you? (Genesis 2:2-3)

Strong relationships thrive on openness and honesty.

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The decision to forgive your mother for cheating is personal. Consider your feelings, communicate openly, assess her intentions to rebuild trust, establish clear boundaries, and seek support from others. Prioritize your well-being throughout the process.

If you’ve ever dealt with emotional heartbreak before you know that the heart needs time to get back on its emotional feet again. Why? Well, it’s because of how much of ourselves we leave in the people that we love. You leave stories, moments, vulnerabilities, expectations there and that needs time to heal.

That’s just the way journeys with love go, but if you’re not emotionally careful concerning the breakup, it can become too easy to fall into the place of being bitter and jaded when it comes to future relationships.

Let me share four lessons that I learned from having my heart broken:

1️⃣ Your heart breaks because your heart works.

2️⃣ Your heart will heal again and your heart will seek to love again if you allow it.

3️⃣ Never sit in emotional heartbreak unsupported.

4️⃣ Love knows your name, love knows your heart, and love knows where to find you.

Q: How do I control my s*xual urges and thoughts? I want to stay pure. �

A: God has called us to s*xual purity, but we can sometimes find ourselves frustrated or even ashamed when we have any s*xual desires at all. This is where we get it all wrong. �God made s*x and wants us to enjoy its pleasures in the context of marriage. S*x is a beautiful and unique way to express your love for your partner – nothing else quite communicates your one-ness in the same way. That connection, combined with the mental and emotional commitment that comes with a God-centered marriage, forms a bond that will stand the tests of time. Going forward with this pure heart, mind, and body and waiting for marriage will not be easy, there’s no doubt about it. In moments when you feel tempted, call on God. Ask Him to edify you, strengthen your resolve, and pour His Spirit into your heart and mind. He is ready to fight this battle alongside you.

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Q: Recently my girlfriend and I of a year and a half broke up over a huge misunderstanding. She still says she needs time and space to figure herself out and grow as a person. Should I wait or move on?

A: Breakups are painful and I am so sorry to hear that you and your girlfriend are going through this. For the time being, I encourage you to respect her decision to be single, and move forward separately. This time apart is a great opportunity for both of you to introspect, pray, read your Bible, and learn more about who God is calling you to be. If you feel convicted that this is the girl that God has in mind for you to spend your life with, then this time apart will be nothing but a grand intermission. Trust the process, and be open to His guidance.

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Believing in the promises of God is knowing that there's no limit to what He can do.

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Q: I am a Christian, I haven’t always been. When I wasn’t, I considered myself bis*xual. I’ve repented for it. I’m terrified not just for myself, but for other Christians who know in their hearts that they are LGBT. What do they do? What do I do? Be celibate?

A: Thank you so much for asking this question. Many Christians struggle with their s*xual identity but feel so much shame about it that they never ask. Instead they feel isolated and like the church (or God) isn't for them.
You are loved and valued beyond measure by the God of this world, and you do not have to allow shame to prevent you from being close with Him. Shame is a construct of the devil. God sees you for who you truly are - and sin/temptation as something separate from your identity as His precious child.
God didn’t intend for any of us to have confusing feelings about our s*xuality. He didn't intend for us to live our lives plagued by temptation. This is just another result of humanity choosing sin way back in the Garden of Eden.
Thankfully He doesn't leave us to deal with this alone. We can call on God to help us in our fight to be free from sin, and to not give in to the temptations we feel to act in ways that are outside of His plan for our lives.

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Find contentment, and happiness will find you.

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Q: I've had s*xual encounters in my childhood that messed me up. I got addicted to p**n and I'm afraid that the first time I am intimate with a woman I won't be able to get aroused because I'm so confused s*xually.

A: First of all, thank you for reaching out with your message. I am so sorry that you have been through this trauma and abuse. There is no justification for it, and it should not have happened to you.
It sounds like one of the ways that you have found to explore your s*xuality and try to make sense of it is through p**nography. While it may have been a seemingly harmless discovery expedition at first, p**nography has rooted itself in your life and is now calling the shots in your life. I commend you for taking this step and asking for help; for wanting to be free.
Your next step is to call upon God, accept His offer to stand by you every step of the rest of your journey, and pull from His strength until you feel it taking over. Then you need to do everything possible to change the routines and environments in your life that feed into and facilitate the addiction.
This will be one of the hardest things you've ever done, but I believe in you. And more importantly, God does too.

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Being a Christian isn't about being perfect or always doing grand things. It's about bringing a spirit of love and excellence to everything we do, no matter how small.

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