A friend and I were talking recently about anxiety. And how we can get caught up in tangles of negativity and fear. And how we can so often forget what God has told us. And how powerful it is when we remind ourselves of what He has said. About trusting in God’s promises, and remindingContinue reading “When You Are Anxious”
Category Archives: Encouragement
The place where I find peace…
Doesn’t life seem crazy sometimes? And often hard. Even when you’re not in the middle of a big trial (and my heart goes out to you if you are), there are worries and hurts and daily problems… For me, I’ve found that the sweetest place is coming away with the Lord, worshipping and meeting withContinue reading “The place where I find peace…”
Thoughts on Going Into a New Year…
How do you feel about going into a new year? Some people love the feeling of a fresh start; new possibilities. I sometimes feel like that, but, to be honest, a new year can stir up other things in me. I can feel anxiety about what the new year will bring. Perfectionism can highlight allContinue reading “Thoughts on Going Into a New Year…”
When it’s Hard to Remember What is True
Do you find it hard to remember God’s truth in the busyness and grind of everyday life? I’ve been trying to figure out how to remember truths about God’s love for me and who I am in Him (because I belong to Him through Jesus, trusting in Him and following Him). Because it’s really easyContinue reading “When it’s Hard to Remember What is True”
Handling Anxiety Through a Time of Change
Do you find that times of busyness and change can stir up anxiety? I know they do for me! It’s been a pretty stressful time at work lately. Lots of changes at work, and changes that I find pretty anxiety-provoking and OCD triggering. So I thought I’d brainstorm about handling anxiety through a busy timeContinue reading “Handling Anxiety Through a Time of Change”
Finding Confidence in God
Do you ever struggle with insecurity? Afraid to step out and say what you really think, because of how someone else might react? It’s something I’ve struggled with for a long time, but it’s something the Father’s love has been ministering into in my life, and I thought it might bless you. Years ago, someoneContinue reading “Finding Confidence in God”
Breaking Free From Anxiety
Do you ever feel that anxiety is weighing you down? Stealing from you? That your life would be a whole lot better without it? Anxiety is such a part of my life that I have kind of got used to it (can you relate?). But I don’t think anxiety is meant to be normal! AContinue reading “Breaking Free From Anxiety”
Finding the Confidence to Speak
One of the battles I face is feeling confident in my own voice. I don’t really mean in a big context: even just having the confidence to speak the truth to a friend, or someone who needs to hear it. Some people are bold, confident and persuasive. They may not even be right, but theyContinue reading “Finding the Confidence to Speak”
Handling Change Well
How do you do with change? Do you find it challenging? Stressful? That it can trigger old struggles? Or do you love it, like one of my friends, who thrives on it? I can find change challenging sometimes. And my work right now is full of it! We are going through a process of changingContinue reading “Handling Change Well”
Some Tips When You Feel Overwhelmed
Do you ever feel tossed about from one thing to another, to busy to stop and think and feeling quite overwhelmed and anxious? Yep, that can be me some of the time, pushing myself hard, a bit worn out, and anxious. I wonder if it’s you, too. Here are some thoughts that may help: OneContinue reading “Some Tips When You Feel Overwhelmed”
Caroline Abblitt 