Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:29-30
Five Minute Friday- “Pressing In”
Their Addiction ~ My Journey, “Fearing Death”
The National Survey on Drug Use and Health shows that over 8.3 million children under the age of 18 live in a household where at least one parent is addicted to drugs or alcohol.
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Their Addiction ~My Journey- “Totally Wrecked”
This vehicle was the only home they had because drugs own all decisions right now- along with the consequences.
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Their Addiction~My Journey-“God Doesn’t Love People Like Me”
.This story chronicles prejudice and shunning of a woman by society, but within these verses the character of Jesus is revealed. The important message shows Jesus as loving and accepting of people like us.
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Five Minute Friday-“Commit”
Are you willing to surrender your desires and sinful nature for the glory of the Lord? Are we striving to live more righteous lives? Lives that proclaim what we need over what we want?
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2022 Word of the Year ‘Awaken”- I Failed God
Another blindfold melts away. For all I can see, there are still layers to go. In my hurting heart, it feels bigger than my mind can grasp. I didn't fail my children, but I cannot lie, my church is hard truth statement is dark.
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Five Minute Friday- “Achieve”
It took months to achieve peace in the warzone of substance use. I asked God for peace in the early months of 2021, and today, I live in unity with my Heavenly Father. I no longer reside in the center of chaos.
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Poetry- “Temporary Place”
One day, I will go home.
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2022 Word of the Year ‘Awaken’- One Blindfold
After a decade, I have awakened to the true meaning of letting go and allowing God to work. He shows my loved one his tender mercy daily, wrapping her safety in the deadliest scenarios. It is evident to everyone but her. He loves us with a powerful love that seems foreign and unattainable. Yet, there she is-alive and healing.
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Five Minute Friday- Writing Challenge-“Important”
What flows from our heart should be life-giving, and our hearts should be an abundant river teeming with God's Word and flowing with His love. In the case of loved ones in addiction, their darkness can slowly consume us.
Lisa @ Authentic Truths 