What are you thankful for today? Right now, I’m thankful for a week away on holiday at the seaside. I’m so thankful that the Lord has provided a place I can stay by the sea. It’s such a blessing! It was lovely to spend time just being: walking by the sea, enjoying the beauty ofContinue reading “Blessings and Encouragements”
Author Archives: Caroline Abblitt (lovedandhis)
What if I Really Took in That God is With Me Right Now?
Do you live life aware of the presence of God? Live like He’s with you, moment by moment? I want to, but I so often forget this truth! And God has been reminding me. I so easily forget the Lord. I can live caught up in the never-ending to do list, chased by fear, andContinue reading “What if I Really Took in That God is With Me Right Now?”
What if Setbacks Are Actually Part of Breaking Through?
Have you ever been discouraged by setbacks? Ever felt like giving up when something is harder than expected? Someone told me once that setbacks a normal part of the process of breakthrough. She said that setbacks are even to be expected when change happens, or when you are under particular strain, so it’s a reallyContinue reading “What if Setbacks Are Actually Part of Breaking Through?”
When You Feel Like You’re Not Getting Anywhere
Do you ever feel like you’re not making any progress? Not getting anywhere? Like it’s not worth pressing on? Maybe you don’t even realise you are making progress, or how close you are to a breakthrough. I feel a lot more like a tortoise than a hare, even though I’m always straining to be aContinue reading “When You Feel Like You’re Not Getting Anywhere”
I Just Love the Lord’s Gentleness
Is there something that you particularly love about the Lord? There are many things I love about Him, and I don’t know if I can really have a favourite thing, but honestly, I just love the Lord’s gentleness. We live in a world of harshness. Of speed. Of pushing forward; rushing on. A world ofContinue reading “I Just Love the Lord’s Gentleness”
How God is Giving Me Baby Step Breakthough
I’ve been encouraged recently by God’s help in giving me Baby Step Breakthrough. With driving. A few blog posts ago, I posted about my baby step process to work on driving anxiety. And I just wanted to say that it’s been working, and I’m so excited!! I’m in awe of how God has been helpingContinue reading “How God is Giving Me Baby Step Breakthough”
A Song For Good Friday
How do you feel about Good Friday? Good Friday always get me, when I start thinking about what it means. Reading the Gospel passages, taking Communion at church… He died. For me. In my place. My Saviour, dying in agony. For me. (To find out more about what this all means, you can check outContinue reading “A Song For Good Friday”
How to Grow in Confidence…
How confident are you? Bold? Sure of yourself? Or shy? Hesitant? Second guessing yourself? Lately, the Lord has been teaching me about where true confidence comes from. I talked it through with someone recently, and I think God is recreating some foundations in my life, which is exciting! I always marvel at people who forgeContinue reading “How to Grow in Confidence…”
When You Are Soothed by Beauty
Do you enjoy being refreshed by the beauty of creation? Last weekend, I was really blessed to go to the Lake District with my church family. It’s so refreshing to get out into the beauty of God’s creation! Somehow, beauty can refresh my spirit and remind me that it’s all ultimately in His hands. OnContinue reading “When You Are Soothed by Beauty”
Do you Like Spring Too?
How do the signs of spring make you feel? The first snowdrops? The first daffodils? The sunshine, the blossom and the light? The signs of spring coming always bring me joy. I always look out for the first snowdrops, and I have to smile while I see the daffodils suddenly appearing, and beginning to hintContinue reading “Do you Like Spring Too?”
Caroline Abblitt 