Author: Pam R

Some serious distractions come from deeply ingrained, learned thought-patterns. See if you recognize any of these. Comparison. “Comparison will either make you feel superior or inferior. Neither honors God.”Not Sure Perfectionism. Research shows that perfectionism hampers success. In fact, it’s often the path to depression, anxiety, addiction, and life paralysis.Brené Brown Overthinking. “Overthinking ruins you….

Psalm 121 NLTA song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem. Read this psalm as if God is speaking directly to you. *** 1 I look up to the mountains—    does my help come from there?2 My help comes from the Lord,    who made heaven and earth! “The singer is still far from the appointed place of worship, lifting his eyes toward…

When I look up at your skies,at what your fingers made—the moon and the starsthat you set firmly in place—what are human beingsthat you think about them;what are human beingsthat you pay attention to them?Psalm 8:3-4 CEB *** *** “Though we are incomplete, God loves us completely. Though we are imperfect, He loves us perfectly.” C. S. Lewis 

I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them away from me, for my Father has given them to me, and he is more powerful than anyone else. No one can snatch them from the Father’s hand. John 10:28-29 NLT *** Our lives are in his hands,    and he keeps our feet…

Saint Patrick’s Breastplate is believed to have been composed by Saint Patrick in the 5th century as a prayer for divine protection. It reflects the spirit of faith and the desire for God’s guidance and strength in the face of adversity. This prayer is often recited for spiritual protection and is a significant part of Irish Christian heritage. “Breastplate” is a reference to the Armor of God: Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of…

Grief is a reflection of love, a process of healing, and a reminder of the enduring impact of those we have lost. * My cat, Hunter, is almost 16 years old; that would be over 80 in people years. He has started to show some signs of declining health. And I have begun to grieve. * God fully understands grief. He experienced it firsthand, through Jesus. He [Jesus] was despised and rejected—a man of sorrows, acquainted…

If you can believe the God who is perfect loves you then you can believe that you are worth loving.Joyce Meyer *** “That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear. Isn’t life more than food, and your body more than…

Worry: feeling anxious or troubled about actual or potential problems * Worry is a cycle of inefficient thoughts whirling around a center of fear.Corrie Ten Boom *** Worry is a thief, stealing our energy, attention, and the courage to act. Worry convinces us to not even try. It distracts us from our potential. Merely the act…

Fear: an unpleasant often strong emotion caused by anticipation or awareness of danger The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown.H. P. Lovecraft *** Don’t be afraid, for I am with you.Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God.I will strengthen you…

Anxiety: a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome *** We live in the midst of alarms; anxiety beclouds the future; we expect some new disaster with each newspaper we read.Abraham Lincoln *** Anxiety affects us emotionally and physically. It interferes with our ability to function. What to do? Take…