How the Psalms Are a Place of Comfort

How the Psalms Are a Place of Comfort The moment I realized I needed more than a sentiment was the time I laid in bed cried. The tears were literally soaking my pillow. The next morning massacre marked the white cotton. Good vibes, simple prayers, and love from those around me couldn’t solve the hopelessness I felt deep inside my soul. Have you ever felt this way? Overwhelmed with anxiety you literally struggled to breathe? Deep in the pit of…

How to Have Hope in Prayer

Thank you God for this food, thank you for the boys at school and daddy at work. In Jesus’ name, Amen. Every day my youngest likes to pray for breakfast. In fact, he is insistent about prayer and is a little OCD about the process.  Everyone must bow their heads and close their eyes.  Everyone must be present at the table.  We MUST end the prayer with “In Jesus name, Amen.”  Although it is so adorable and sweet, I am…

What To Do When You Wake Up Depressed

When the tears are shed and you are laying in the dark, what do you say? What do you feel? How do you cope when the darkness persists? The other night I was lying in bed, overwhelmed with life, but really I was overwhelmed with my feelings and I had no idea why. Yes life can be stressful. But honestly I feel like my life has always had reasons to be stressful. I’ve never gone the “easy” route. My husband…

Do you need to feel God’s love?

Do you need to feel God’s love? Did you know sometimes I don’t “feel” loved by God? Most of the time I’m feeling guilty for a bad choice….or maybe it has been a couple of days since I read my Bible. Either way, there are times I sit and think: Does God really love me? It is silly – especially since I KNOW God loves me. I sing about it. I tell my children this truth. I make life choices…