When life is hard, obstacles seems overwhelming, you can’t see past the current struggle or situation–take heart! God is greater and more powerful than we can imagine.
One of my newest favorite recording artists is Blanca, and her words ring in my ears of her song Greater Is He. (<– click the link to listen)
Greater is He living in me
Than he who is in the world
Whatever may come, His strength is enough
My heart is at peace, for greater is He…
And in His name, giants will fall
And in His name, oceans will part
And in His name, there’s nothing we won’t overcome
This is our God, this is our God
Such a beautiful message of hope, peace and assurance that no matter our circumstances, no matter our current struggle or obstacles, God is bigger than them all.
>>Final thought: Are you at peace amidst your concerns? Are you resting in His name? Or have you given in to the fear that God won’t help, can’t help and you’re alone to fight this battle? “For my yolk is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:30
Choose to take off the heavy burden and leave it at feet of Jesus. It takes faith and courage, but you can do it. Ask God to envelope you’re in His peace while you weather the storm knowing He is ultimately in control.
Your sister in Christ,
~Dr. Melody
P.S. I wish you a beautiful Father’s Day tomorrow, and encourage you to view this day not only for honoring your earthly father, but appreciating, reflecting and praising God for being the ultimate example of a loving father. Perhaps take a few quiet minutes to read through the Psalms or Genesis 1 about the beauty, strength and power of our Almighty Father, who has adopted us into his kingdom by the blood of His son Jesus. The most perfect sacrifice given for us, His children. Amen.
Life is not always easy. And when the going gets tough it IS easy to forget the good things, forget our progress, forget that we’re “human,” get derailed, beat ourselves up mentally and turn on ourselves with nasty self-talk.
Why is that?
Just yesterday we were proud of ourselves, things were going well, we saw beauty and life all around us, then the very next day it can seem as if the whole world has turned upside down and we’re left in frustration and despair.
How easily we forget the good. How quickly our minds can revert to the negative.
If you’re in one of those seasons where you don’t see a way out, a silver lining, a glimmer of hope–I want to remind you that it’s a beautiful thing we serve a God who is so much bigger and sees the things we don’t and works in ways we cannot see–who is the One on the throne and ultimately in control.
The devil’s sole mission is to kill, steal and destroy anything that will distract, discourage and disconnect us from God’s love and our faith and belief that He’s working for our good!
Do not give in!
Do not let the seeds of doubt and discouragement have any sort of home in your precious heart.
>>Final thought: I encourage you today to return in your heart to a place of trusting God’s goodness, mercy and love in spite of your current circumstances. Can you show Him your faith is still strong and steadfast, even amidst personal struggles or chaotic circumstances?
His love for you is unwavering. Can you demonstrate the same?
Your sister in Christ,
~Dr. Melody
P.S. If you’re looking for encouragement, love, acceptance and support through all of life’s up and downs, I invite you to join my private Facebook group, Worthy To Be Me. We lift each other up as we move forward creating healthier lives for our physical bodies and stepping into the fullness of love God has for each of us.
So what are you going to do about it?
Have you ever heard the saying, “God helps those who help themselves?”
Let’s think about this for a second—then ask 1) is it true? And 2) is that statement supported in God’s word–His ultimate guidebook?
Does that mean that in order for me to deserve or earn God’s love and blessing on my life I need to DO something first? Perform? Act? Be dutiful? Be diligent?
While those things are good in some respect, it’s not a REQUIREMENT for God’s love or blessing. There’s nothing you NEED to do in order for God to love you more than He already does or to make you prosper. Jesus already paid the ultimate price so we could be holy and blameless in God’s sight because we’re covered by the spotless blood of the lamb!
Does that statement, on the other hand, mean that you can sit around and do nothing and expect your dreams and fullest potential to drop out of the sky or land on your doorstep?
Not so much.
Taking action on God’s plan and deepest desires He’s set in your heart is different from the mentality that He will help you “IF you help yourself.”
There is no prerequisite for God’s outpouring of blessing and favor in your life.
He loves you exactly as you are. As He created you to be. As He knit you together in your mother’s womb. But if you’d like to maximize your potential and grow into the best version of yourself that you can, that’s what will happen when you begin taking action on the dreams in your heart.
>>Final thought: Nothing you can do, have done or ever will do that can separate you from the love of God. Jesus paid the ultimate price for you with his life. Make sure you’ve invited Him to live in your heart. Now it’s your turn to maximize your potential and live out His fullest works in you and for the good of those around you. That is what you are called to. It’s time to get to work.
Your sister in Christ,
~Dr. Melody
P.S. Looking for a supportive community–a safe environment–to blossom into who God created you to be, at your deepest level? Come join me and the ladies of Worthy To Be Me to encourage, support and strengthen your faith and your actions as you continue to step into exactly who God created you to be. You are beautiful. You are unique. It’s just the way He designed it. #youreworthit
