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R E M I N D E R: God wants you to take the journey, before you have the full details of what the journey will be like. This is what faith looks like. This is what builds faith. Step out in faith and for faith.. . . . #sfyh #sugarforyourheart #mentalwellness #spiritualwellness #emotionalwellness #instagood #peace #womenwhoblog #browngirlbloggers #christian #wellwateredwomen #bible #devotion #motivation #positiveliving #positivethinking #affirmations #affirmation #intentionalliving #purposefulliving #christiantherapist #counselor #aliveinChrist #dependingonJesus #anxiety #mentalhealth #forgiveness #reconnect #friendship

P R A Y E R: Lord you are taking me to a new season…the elements in that season seem familiar but I know you demand that I use a new way of thinking and being to fully serve you in this season. Help me to focus. Help me to surrender my old ideals and ways to you. Help me to keep trusting you through the growing pains. . . Tip: In your journal write out Ephesians 4: 23, 24: “Have a new mind and heart. Be a new person. That new person has been made like God. He does what is right and holy because he knows the truth.” . . Write down what God reveals you should change or adjust: an attitude, a belief, a habit, a thought-pattern. . . . . #sfyh #sugarforyourheart #mentalwellness #spiritualwellness #emotionalwellness #instagood #peace #womenwhoblog #browngirlbloggers #christian #wellwateredwomen #bible #devotion #motivation #positiveliving #positivethinking #affirmations #affirmation #intentionalliving #purposefulliving #christiantherapist #counselor #aliveinChrist #dependingonJesus #anxiety #mentalhealth #forgiveness #reconnect #friendship

S C R I P T U R E: “A new commandment I give unto you,” Christ said, “That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another” (John 13:34). . . We are always in need of asking God to allow His love to shine through our lives. When we allow His love to shine through us we will find it difficult to dwell on the mistakes of others and give way to criticism and unkindness. . How can we allow His love to shine through us? . . Daily dwell in His presence so that we can be so full of His love and have no choice but to allow it to overflow in all aspects of our lives. . . Develop a deep appreciation for His instruction so that He can advise of the best ways to love those around you. . . Be open to loving others as He directs …even if it makes us appear “weak” or “foolish”. . . . #sfyh #sugarforyourheart #mentalwellness #spiritualwellness #emotionalwellness #instagood #peace #womenwhoblog #browngirlbloggers #christian #wellwateredwomen #bible #devotion #motivation #positiveliving #positivethinking #affirmations #affirmation #intentionalliving #purposefulliving #christiantherapist #counselor #aliveinChrist #dependingonJesus #anxiety #mentalhealth #forgiveness #reconnect #friendship

C H E C K - I N: “For we live by faith, not by sight.” 2 Corinthians 5:7 (NIV) There are times when God will tell you something clearly. You will step out in faith and pursue that thing, relationship or opportunity. However while moving forward, you encounter some hiccups and you find yourself wondering if you heard God correctly. Doubt crosses your mind. Those around you even question if you heard God correctly. We’ve been here. We know what we heard God saying to us – and we know it was His voice and not our fears, insecurities or emotions. Our solution – we kept moving forward in faith … because we knew what God said will come to pass will come to pass. . Keep moving forward ACCORDING to His word. You will not lose or fail when you do. . . . #sfyh #sugarforyourheart #mentalwellness #spiritualwellness #emotionalwellness #instagood #peace #womenwhoblog #browngirlbloggers #christian #wellwateredwomen #bible #devotion #motivation #positiveliving #positivethinking #affirmations #affirmation #intentionalliving #purposefulliving #christiantherapist #counselor #aliveinChrist #dependingonJesus #anxiety #mentalhealth #forgiveness #reconnect #friendship

Help me to move beyond living for myself. Galatians 6:2-3, “Share each other’s burdens, and in this way obey the law of Christ. If you think you are too important to help someone, you are only fooling yourself. You are not that important.” . . . #sfyh #sugarforyourheart #mentalwellness #spiritualwellness #emotionalwellness #instagood #peace #womenwhoblog #browngirlbloggers #christian #wellwateredwomen #bible #devotion #motivation #positiveliving #positivethinking #affirmations #affirmation #intentionalliving #purposefulliving #christiantherapist #counselor #aliveinChrist #dependingonJesus #anxiety #mentalhealth #forgiveness #reconnect #friendship

R E C O N C I L I A T I O N: One of the hardest things to do is putting yourself in someone else’s shoe. This is empathy. It is understanding what the other person is experiencing and feeling so that you can better communicate with you them and relate to them. . . When you are attempting to reconnect with someone whom you may have hurt, it is important that you show empathy. It’s a tough call. But acknowledging the other persons pain helps them feel supported and it gives you perspective. . Prayer: Lord, help me to cultivate empathy. Help me to be a friend who puts myself in the shoes of others…even those who hurt me. Give me a heart of humility. Adjust my false notions and bitter thoughts. Shift my heart to be open to working with you to initiate change in my relationships so that I can bring You glory through them. . . . #sfyh #sugarforyourheart #mentalwellness #spiritualwellness #emotionalwellness #instagood #peace #womenwhoblog #browngirlbloggers #christian #wellwateredwomen #bible #devotion #motivation #positiveliving #positivethinking #affirmations #affirmation #intentionalliving #purposefulliving #christiantherapist #counselor #aliveinChrist #dependingonJesus #anxiety #mentalhealth #forgiveness #reconnect #friendship

P R A Y E R: Pray to God to help you to be open to being used so that you can be a support to someone in your life….even if it makes you uncomfortable. . . Pray for one person in your life who is struggling with unforgiveness and bitterness. Ask God to give that person the courage to surrender those states of being. Allow God to show you how you can practically support this person during this incredibly tough time. . . Pray for yourself and another…and remember to end your prayer with praise. . . . #sfyh #sugarforyourheart #mentalwellness #spiritualwellness #emotionalwellness #instagood #peace #womenwhoblog #browngirlbloggers #christian #wellwateredwomen #bible #devotion #motivation #positiveliving #positivethinking #affirmations #affirmation #intentionalliving #purposefulliving #christiantherapist #counselor #aliveinChrist #dependingonJesus #anxiety #mentalhealth #forgiveness #reconnect #friendship

C H A L L E N G E: Obedience is your responsibility, the outcome is God’s. – Steven Furtick. Focus on simply obeying God this weekend and trust Him with the rest – that is, the response and the outcome. . . #sfyh #sugarforyourheart #mentalwellness #spiritualwellness #emotionalwellness #instagood #peace #womenwhoblog #browngirlbloggers #christian #wellwateredwomen #bible #devotion #motivation #positiveliving #positivethinking #affirmations #affirmation #intentionalliving #purposefulliving #christiantherapist #counselor #aliveinChrist #dependingonJesus #anxiety #mentalhealth #forgiveness #reconnect #friendship

R E M I N D E R: "The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever.” Isaiah 40: 8 . . Everything is transient. Our emotions, relationships, situations – they eventually change and end; but what God says never changes. What He says to you through prayer or through His word will last forever. Lean into the One who never changes this weekend. . . . #sfyh #sugarforyourheart #mentalwellness #spiritualwellness #emotionalwellness #instagood #peace #womenwhoblog #browngirlbloggers #christian #wellwateredwomen #bible #devotion #motivation #positiveliving #positivethinking #affirmations #affirmation #intentionalliving #purposefulliving #christiantherapist #counselor #aliveinChrist #dependingonJesus #anxiety #mentalhealth #forgiveness #reconnect #friendship

Here’s our tip when you’ve reached out to the other person and you’ve both decided on a time, date and neutral place to meet: Listen well. . Good listening involves more than being silent while the other person talks. It is focusing on what is being said and hearing what they’re saying while periodically asking questions to gain discovery and insight on what is being said. It is summarizing what you’ve heard and asking questions to check your understanding of what was being said. It is listening for TOTAL meaning. To do this, you must enter the conversation with a goal to learn more of the other person’s perspective. See the other person as a teacher giving you insight into their emotional experience. . Practice actively listening this evening and keep James 1: 19 on your heart: “My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.”. . . . #sfyh #sugarforyourheart #mentalwellness #spiritualwellness #emotionalwellness #instagood #peace #womenwhoblog #browngirlbloggers #christian #wellwateredwomen #bible #devotion #motivation #positiveliving #positivethinking #affirmations #affirmation #intentionalliving #purposefulliving #christiantherapist #counselor #aliveinChrist #dependingonJesus #anxiety #mentalhealth #forgiveness #reconnect #friendship

R E M I N D E R: “Nothing is wasted with God” is a phrase I have come to deeply appreciate and love. God wastes nothing. He uses even the little that we have left and creates a beautiful future, circumstance or situation with it. Zechariah 4: 10 says, “Do not despise these small beginnings…” . . . We’re reminding you not to despise what is left in your life. You may have lost a lot. The situation took place. You tried your best. God desires to use what little you have left on the inside to take you on a new journey and experience with Him. . . . . Would you let go of holding “your little” so tightly close to you and your heart and allow Him to use it for good? . . . . . . #sfyh #sugarforyourheart #mentalwellness #spiritualwellness #emotionalwellness #instagood #peace #womenwhoblog #browngirlbloggers #christian #wellwateredwomen #bible #devotion #motivation #positiveliving #positivethinking #affirmations #affirmation #intentionalliving #purposefulliving #christiantherapist #counselor #aliveinChrist #dependingonJesus #anxiety #mentalhealth #forgiveness #reconnect #friendship

S C R I P T U R E: “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." Lamentations 3:22-23 . . Cheers to a love that gets us, knows us, changes us, protects us and provides for us. . . . . . #sfyh #sugarforyourheart #mentalwellness #spiritualwellness #emotionalwellness #instagood #peace #womenwhoblog #browngirlbloggers #christian #wellwateredwomen #bible #devotion #motivation #positiveliving #positivethinking #affirmations #affirmation #intentionalliving #purposefulliving #christiantherapist #counselor #aliveinChrist #dependingonJesus #anxiety #mentalhealth #forgiveness #reconnect #friendship

R E C O N C I L I A T I O N: Sometimes we can’t help but relive the hurt we felt by the other person; or the shame or guilt of hurting the other person. These cycles keep our energies focused on keeping the hurt or shame alive…intentionally or unintentionally. . . . Today I want you to ask God to help you let go of the hurt; ask Him to forgive you for holding on to the pain because it’s easier to hold on to it than to move or work through the challenging and difficult emotions; ask Him to change your perspective so that you can view the pain as necessary for your growth. . . Surrendering first takes place when we abide in Him. So take some time later today to sit with Him and your emotions. Listen closely to His invitation for you to embrace reconciliation with yourself. . . . We’ll be doing the same. . . . . . #sfyh #sugarforyourheart #mentalwellness #spiritualwellness #emotionalwellness #instagood #peace #womenwhoblog #browngirlbloggers #christian #wellwateredwomen #bible #devotion #motivation #positiveliving #positivethinking #affirmations #affirmation #intentionalliving #purposefulliving #christiantherapist #counselor #aliveinChrist #dependingonJesus #anxiety #mentalhealth #forgiveness #reconnect #friendship

When a hurting person has been healed by the best Healer, they are often convicted to offer forgiveness to those who hurt them and restore the relationship, if it is possible. . Don’t ignore any conviction from the Holy Spirit after your heart has been healed. You have been healed so that you can help heal another through forgiveness and reconciliation. . . #sfyh #sugarforyourheart #devotion #affirmation #womanoffaith #femalebloggers #Godschild #positivity #christianity #bible #ministry #instagood #love #christian #unconditionallove #projectbewell #happiness

You've reached out to God about the best way you can rebuild the friendship with the other person whom you may have wronged; or the other party that hurt you. . . God has revealed to you the right time and place to engage the other person. Now what? . . Write down what you are going to say so that you can get a clearer understanding of what you need to say. . . Role-play what you will say – in your mirror (yes this works) or with a trusted confidante. Think of the worst thing that can happen and the best thing can happen and prepare and role play both scenarios. This will help you to deal with the fragile conversation and allow you to feel more confident – and reduce your own anxieties and worries. You will also be able to identify strong emotions that may pop up within you. . . Take the initiative and reach out to that person. Decide to meet in a neutral, safe place. If you cannot physically meet …. then decide to have a digital conversation. . From our experience God always directs us to reach out to another person at a specific time within a particular time frame for a reason. Honor His wisdom and reach out to the other person(s) to mend the broken connection or friendship. . . P.S. Many times during the process of reaching out, you may identify some raw emotions and thoughts that may tempt you to regret reaching out or dwell in a negative space. This is normal. Take those emotions or thoughts to God. Be it anger, pride, frustration, and/or bitterness. . . #sfyh #sugarforyourheart #devotion #affirmation #womanoffaith #femalebloggers #Godschild #positivity #christianity #bible #ministry #instagood #love #christian #unconditionallove #projectbewell #happiness

“If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.” Romans 12:18 English Standard Version (ESV). . . . It is not always possible – some persons may have completely shut you out of their lives … some may not be interested in reconnecting or even having a casual friendship with you again. That is their right. That is okay. . Their thoughts and emotions are different from yours and they may be on another level in their own healing process. Respect their request, mindset and emotions. . . ….but where possible, if there is an opening, seek community and peace. . . . #sfyh #sugarforyourheart #devotion #affirmation #womanoffaith #femalebloggers #Godschild #positivity #christianity #bible #ministry #instagood #love #christian #unconditionallove #projectbewell #happiness

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