Jesus said "I am not moved by the approval of others" * . This is not an easy thing to achieve but one that I am constantly working towards. Jesus was not moved by the approval of others. The opinions of others did not sway Him or make Him second guess himself. He was so … Continue reading Not living for the approval of others
Growth
My new words of wisdom that I am holding on to at the moment are... you are exactly where you need to be so grow where you have been planted. Even when all I feel like I am doing at the moment are the mundane things in life - work, school, runs, soccer games, grocery … Continue reading Growth
Encourage yourself in the Lord
I have been spending a lot of time reading the Psalms. Someone once told me that when you are searching for answers, just read the Psalms and stop and meditate on the first thing that stands out to you in that moment. Psalm 43 made me stop and meditate on its words... ... verse 5... … Continue reading Encourage yourself in the Lord
Fear
Just when I thought that I had done a good job kicking fear out of my life I discovered that it had made its way back in again. It was ever so subtle, but each day it was beginning to grow more and more. I recently read this wonderful quote by Havilah Cunnington...We need to … Continue reading Fear
Anchor
https://youtu.be/pGe6ABM1tU0 This is my song at the moment. I find myself singing it over and over again, declaring it over myself until I fully believe it. It helps me to remember that in every season, and through all the changes that I may go through, God is always near. He gives me strength, He gives … Continue reading Anchor
Marieka Lake 