Tag Archives: Jesus

Living in God’s mercy and grace

Posted on 17 November 2014 by Vulnerability of the heart

Living in reality has always been a struggle for me. I have a vivid imagination. In my childhood this meant I could happily play alone for hours.  It also had a downside. Any scary graphic image that I saw or … Continue reading →

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Living God’s abundant life

Posted on 03 November 2014 by Vulnerability of the heart

  It was early in my counselling experience, pre-diagnosis. The session started like most sessions, with prayer seeking Jesus for His direction on the session. I was not disappointed. God took me to a place where I could hear a … Continue reading →

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The challenge of faith

Posted on 13 December 2013 by Vulnerability of the heart

A lot has happened over the last four or so months, things that I have relied on have been stripped away.  I have been shaken to my core in my close relationships.  One night I was emotionally broken and crying … Continue reading →

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What once was lost God has found

Posted on 16 November 2013 by Vulnerability of the heart

She was the girl who giggled and played.  Her eyes were bright with wonder; she had an innocence about her.  She knew the Lord, her Daddy Jesus as she called Him.  She loved Him, delighted in His presence.  Whenever He … Continue reading →

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Cast your burdens on the Lord

Posted on 02 November 2013 by Vulnerability of the heart

I awoke to a horror of a recent event running through my mind, my heart was racing and I was frightened. My mind whirled in response, “Why does this keep happening… I am thinking this again… God this image frightens … Continue reading →

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The struggle for value

Posted on 26 October 2013 by Vulnerability of the heart

My own personal sense of worth and value is something that I have struggled with for many years.  Recently God asked me to give Him my grief.  As I did this, I realised that there was a consistent theme of … Continue reading →

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When I found freedom in Love – Discerning and Defeating the Enemy

Posted on 21 September 2013 by Vulnerability of the heart

Discernment. I am convinced that every Christian needs to learn this essential skill. I don’t believe that it is just for the few, I believe it is something that every Christian who wants the fullness of God needs. Without discernment, … Continue reading →

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When I found Love – Where was God?

Posted on 05 September 2013 by Vulnerability of the heart

One of the hardest things I struggled with when I was sick was: where was God when I was being hurt? I discovered this answer on my journey to healing. We aren’t born into a world of bliss. We are … Continue reading →

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When I was released by Love – The power and freedom of Forgiveness

Posted on 03 September 2013 by Vulnerability of the heart

I sat in the counseling room my heart was filled with anger. I was confused and hurting. My anger was directed toward one person. They had hurt me, the pain was overwhelming. I felt justified to feel like this. However, … Continue reading →

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When I was covered by Love – Accepted and Worthy

Posted on 26 August 2013 by Vulnerability of the heart

What’s wrong with me? I was continually consumed by this thought. I tried to get people to like me, but I always seemed to fail. What did I need to do to get people to like me? My mind was … Continue reading →

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