Two sparrows are sold for a penny, aren’t they?
Yet not one of them will fall to the ground without your Father’s permission.
-The Bible
God’s permission.
He sees all. He knows all.
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valuable.
When you see the order and design all around us, it is clear. God is real.
And more importantly, that same order and design is a part of your life, too.
You are more valuable to God than a spider web.
The one who created the universe is very aware of you and everything you’re feeling.
This web may have gone unnoticed had the dew not clung to its intricate design, revealing its beauty.
You may think God does not notice you.
He does.
Wait for the dew drops of Heaven meant just for you.
From heaven the LORD looks down and sees all mankind …
Psalm 33:13
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dreams.
You had dreams. But something happened to ruin things. And now you are discouraged.
Sometimes, it’s the choices of other people who ruin those dreams. We can’t control those choices. Some people just aren’t willing to think about others first. You may have tried to communicate your feelings to no avail.
It hurts.
Meanwhile, you have choices, too. You can choose to let those broken dreams make life bitter or you can choose to enjoy life. It’s up to you. Because there’s plenty in life to enjoy if you’re looking. And one thing I’ve learned about God is this: he always has another path for us when there’s a dead end on the one we were on.
And those dreams? You might be able to tuck them away and not give up on them just yet. The last chapter of your life has yet to be written!
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different.
Your pain may be a mental disorder.
Do you know that is no different than having diabetes?
Our bodies are not perfect.
We break.
But some people respond differently to mental disorders and it makes you feel abnormal.
You are not abnormal.
There is help and there is hope.
Sometimes it’s in the form of medication – just like insulin helps the diabetic.
Sometimes it’s in the form of having people around you that love and care about you.
And it’s always, always about knowing God sees the pain and he is with you, helping you.
People need people.
Don’t suffer alone.
Church is a good place to start.
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emotions.
Emotions are part of who we are.
But they aren’t the whole story.
How we feel doesn’t necessarily line up with what is true.
You may feel really blue about something. It seems as though it won’t get better.
I can tell you that it will. God does not allow pain without relief – without hope.
Whenever you are blue, remember cloudy days aren’t cloudy forever. Behind those clouds the sun is shining.
It will shine on you again – no matter what you are going through.
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look.
If you don’t look up, you will miss the gift God had for you today.
shame.
As the Scripture says, anyone who trusts in him will never be put to shame.
-The Bible
Shame comes from guilt.
It is a feeling of embarrassment after doing something foolish or wrong.
You want to rewind the tape.
But there is no rewinding.
But there is a way to rescue one who feels shame.
It’s called redemption.
God has a way to to fix a fault or a mistake.
He takes away the shame.
And makes us smile again!
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guilt.
It might have been your fault and you feel guilty.
Or it might not have been and someone makes you feel guilty.
Don’t you know a benevolent God exists – who takes every detail upon himself?
He opens up his hands and takes guilt away. Because he is so much greater he is able to do this. Because he loves he is able to do this.
Let him.
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guidance.
Some people think the Bible is full of rules that make their life miserable.
Actually, the Bible instructs the way a good and loving parent would instruct their child, with the intention to guide and direct so the child would be safe.
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.
Psalm 119
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shine!
All that is gold does not glitter, not all those who wander are lost.
J.R. Tolkein
Rejection is painful.
Quiet down.
Speak up.
Too tall.
Too short.
You’re just not quite right.
Says who?
God likes variety. Look at the flowers. Trees. Insects. Fish!
Are there more than what we need? Apparently not in God’s mind.
Be who God made you to be. Love yourself. It might clear up alot of your problems!
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