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My journey out of darkness
A vlog about becoming a new creation in Jesus
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Suffering alone (Not)
Posted by SwitchingGranny on Mar 14, 2010 in Inspiration, SwitchingGranny's Stuff
There is loneliness to suffering.
No one can come with you
Although others may sense your pain ~ they cannot feel it. Nor should they.
Shedding of tears is indeed a spiritual experience. For only my God knows and holds my every drop.
My heart can only empty upon Him who is my portion.
Loneliness is selfish indulgence.
God has not called us to dwell on ourselves, but to esteem others more highly than ourselves ~ Yet it is alone we are birthed, and it is alone we suffer, and alone we die.
Thy Word assures me that the creator of heaven and earth, has known me from before my beginning, before I was formed in my Mother’s womb He knew my name.
He knows my comings and my goings. He is aware of my most inward parts. His mercies are new every morning. I cry out!! He alone hears!
My help comes from the hills.
My hope is in the Ancient of days both now and forever!”
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Laughter is good medicine indeed Proverbs 17:22
Posted by SwitchingGranny on Feb 17, 2010 in Inspiration, Video
Weakness or Fearlessness?
Posted by SwitchingGranny on Oct 9, 2009 in Inspiration, Multiple Sclerosis
You know some how we’re conditioned that to use a crutch is a sign of weakness?
But Tommy has been encouraging me to use the cane more often as he knows I hesitate to do things with the family that will require much walking, especially in the dark.
In stores I always grab the cart because it gives me the security I desire along with something to lean on.
But yesterday when we went to the Fall Festival and I took the cane (it is a special cain as it was not only my Father’s but his Father’s before that)
I was amazed how much more secure I felt walking in the crowded street at the fall festival.
I’ve decided that a cane is something to be thankful for. Now maybe I’ll have an artist friend (Robin.. Robin) paint something pretty on it because it is just plain wood.
So if you see me with a cane… just know that I am choosing to add stability and fearlessness to my life.
Maybe I’ll encourage someone else that using a cane is not a bad thing but an added help… and maybe life can be enjoyed more w/o being worried about missing a step all the time.
Do we really need to be afraid? My review of “Fearless” by Max Lucado
Posted by SwitchingGranny on Sep 6, 2009 in Book Review, Inspiration
Max Lucado’s newest book “Fearless” is timely, encouraging and exceptionally easy to read.
Some of the chapter subtitles are as follows:
Fear of Not Mattering
Fear of Disappointing God
Fear of Running Out
Fear of Not protecting our children
Fear of Dying
Fear that God is Not Real
Max takes these all too common fears and shares the scripture verses to give the
reader the spiritual tools to over come and live in trust and assurance of God’s love and promises.
I love how Max can simplify complex topics by breaking them down to easy to grasp pieces.
No new revelations to be found in this book. Just a re-examine of the truths that
give us the assurance to live in peace even in the midst of life’s storms.
This would be a good book to share with a small group for the encouragement it
provides. Included is a discussion guide to facilitate small group study and discussion.
Previously I’d not read many of Max Lucado’s books; That is about to change!
Additional content and information about Fearless are available at The Fearless Book Site, and readers are invited to share their stories, pictures and words of encouragement there.
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