We Begin at the Lowest Grade
“Learn from Me”–for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” Matthew 11:29
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One Day at a Time
The God of All Comfort: Grief Share
2 Corinthians 1:3-4
Praise be to… the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.
When a neighbor lost her husband two years ago, many comforted her.
Those who had lost a loved one were able to comfort her with the comfort they had received from God.
Grief Share is a support group for those who have lost a loved one.
The facilitators and small group leaders have all experienced at least one significant loss.
They first went to Grief Share for the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort to comfort them.
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Obtaining a Meal Plan
While in eating disorder recovery, it is often helpful to obtain a meal plan. Some with eating disorders suffer serious health consequences that sometimes even become life threatening. Meal plans can help to restore their health, and in some cases, even play a part in saving their lives. Even so, some eating disorder sufferers resist obtaining them. If you feel hesitant yourself, please know that obtaining a meal plan can help you get back in control. Also, please know that a meal plan can be made to fit you as an individual.
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Conquering the Holiday Blues
The holiday blues refers to specific feelings and symptoms that can mimic depression such as:
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The Blessing of Not Getting
There is one class of mercies and blessings, of which we are not sufficiently ready to take note. These are the things that God keeps from us. We recount, with more or less gratitude, the good gifts that we receive from him; but there are many blessings that consist in our not receiving.
In one of Miss Havergal’s bright flashes of spiritual truth, she quotes these words of Moses to the Israelites: “As for you, the Lord your God has not allowed you so to do.” Then she adds, “What a stepping-stone! We give thanks, often with a tearful, doubtful voice, for our positive spiritual mercies; but what an almost infinite field there is for negative mercies! We cannot even imagine all that God has allowed us not to do, not to be.”
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The Issue of Control in Eating Disorder Recovery
The desire for control of one’s job, emotions, schedule, health or even family members sometimes surfaces in a desire to control food intake or even in other food related behaviors. Control is a common underlying struggle for those who suffer with eating disorders.
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When We See No End to Our Great Trials, Suffering and Affliction
Galatians 6:17 NKJV
From now on, let no one make trouble for me; for I carry the marks of Jesus branded on my body.”
What if I were to tell you that becoming a Christian would make your life harder, not easier? What if I were to explain that being a disciple of the Lord’s would bring pain possibly with no hope of relief until heaven? Would you still embrace the gospel? Would you be as excited about serving the Lord as you might be with promises of needs fulfilled and desires met?
Madam Guyon, a great saint of the Lord, wrote:
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How To Damage Your Relationship With God
I ran across a list the other day, one psychologist’s list of relationship killers. No groundbreaking information, but it got me thinking about my relationship with Jesus.
It’s clear that relationship is God’s primary intention. Jesus’ central mission was to restore open, transparent interactions with God, others, and self. So this simple list prompted me to wonder what attitudes or self-talk might be getting in the way.
I’m convinced that whenever I feel distant from Him, I’m the one who moved. So here’s a list of five ways I might damage my ability to maintain a close, authentic relationship with God.
CRITICIZING
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Unspoken Expectations
…get me in a lot of trouble.
I got disappointed this week.
Disclaimer: I’m only telling this story because I think it contains some valuable lessons. The details don’t matter—this is about my personal failure, nothing else.
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A couple of years ago I was invited to be a very small part of a project. No contracts or financial commitments, just a small once-per-week contribution. Four other people, all much more qualified and credible, also joined. I felt pleased and honored to be included.
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Press On!
I press on towards the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:14
When the load becomes so heavy & you feel like you can’t go on –
lay it down at the feet of Jesus & Press On!
When your critic’s try to waste your time – With their faithless chatter –
Just ignore them & Press On!
When you get lost in the darkness of the night –
Keep stepping out in faith & Press On!
If you’re sick and tired of the hatred –
Press On!
If you’re tired of the condemnation & shame –
Receive His Grace & Press On!
I know that your heart was broken – But it’s time to forgive –