Choose Presence

Pray continually. —1 Thessalonians 5:17

Up to this time you have not asked a [single] thing in My Name [as presenting all that I am]; but now ask and keep on asking and you will receive, so that your joy (gladness, delight) may be full and complete. —John 16:24 amp

In my weakness, You are strong. You are my strength.  I realize my need for you more when things are hard, sad, scary.  No amount of me can help me in those times. Thank you for Your Presence that brings righteousness, peace and joy.  I cannot fix or change this painful situation.  Only You can make it happen.  May the meditations of my heart be pleasing to You, and therefore true.  There is always hope, always redemption and restoration available.  I trust You.  Help me to learn to trust again.  I/we need Your wisdom to guide us in how to walk, so that my joy may be full and complete.

I choose to focus on You so that my emptiness will be filled with Your Presence and not my problems.  Thank-you that You are always with me.  I will continue to ask and to hope-- continually expect good in every area of my life.  This is in Your hands, God.
       


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Transforming Mom - Healing and Freedom

October 25, 2011

I finished reading Boundaries again yesterday. It has taught me much with each reading. This time I also experienced healing and freedom.

The Context--

About 5 years ago I was involved in one of my most painful emotional experiences, (I can presently think of only one other that caused more personal pain, personal shame and damage to relationships). The said conflict involved a number of people. Sadly, the conflict wildly deteriorated and escalated until an outsider volunteered to facilitate reconciliation.