This post is two-fold. First, I am asking that you visit my beautiful friend Barbie at My Freshly Brewed Life. I am honored that she chose my site as her featured blog! Woo hoo! Thanks Barbie!
Would you please visit her by clicking HERE?
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There is a fine line between sane and insane!
Unless you have dealt with demonic attacks against your mind, you most likely won’t understand. But for those who have felt their own control slip away, you can relate.
Thankfully, I am so far removed from the dark nights of my soul that I have forgotten about the emotions and feelings I endured during those years.
Can you imagine someone flipping a switch and instantly what WAS is suddenly NO MORE? That is how it happened with me. I was on my way to my first job after high school when my entire world turned upside down!
Friends, when God gives us directives in His Word, it is for our own good! It isn’t because He wants to control us or squelch our life in any way.
In my case, when the rains came and the winds blew — my house was built on sand. My foundation was in my family, but I knew nothing about having a firm foundation in the Lord. I didn’t know what God’s Word had to say. I was a foolish builder.
Matthew 7:24-27
Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash.
I fell with a great crash! My world crumbled around me and so did any self-esteem I thought I had.
Some of you feel like you have crashed right now. Maybe it isn’t emotional or mentally — nonetheless you are at the end of your rope.
May I encourage you and say THERE IS HOPE? There is ALWAYS hope with Jesus!
It was during that time that I began to dig into God’s Word with all that I had in me. I couldn’t function as a normal adult. My freedom had been stolen! I didn’t know to resist the devil. I didn’t even realize this was A DEVIL tormenting me. I had A LOT to learn! I didn’t have anyone in my life who could help me (except for the Holy Spirit). I am so grateful for Him! He is definitely our Comforter and Teacher!
John 14:26
But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.
What are you experiencing today?
Do you need freedom?
I know the One who came to set you free! His Name is Jesus!
He has already done EVERYTHING that needs to be done for your freedom!
My life was changed by standing on the Word of the Living God! Please know that YOUR life can be changed too!
Have a blessed Monday everyone!
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He does change lives and I cannot imagine a life every without him. Sometimes it is hard enough with him in our lives. Great post
Thanks Shanda. I can’t imagine life without him either!
Beth,
This is a very powerful post. It brought me back to times when my life was dark and He was not in control. Thanks for reminding us that He is our hope and the Holy Spirit is our counselor.
Blessings,
~Erin
http://www.mynuggetsoftruth.blogspot.com
Thanks Erin. Sometimes we forget what it was like during those dark days. Aren’t we blessed to be on the other side of the valley? Blessings to you!
Hi Beth! You have a great blog here! Thanks so much for stopping by. I am returning the follow(GFC&FB). Have a great week!
Thanks! I appreciate it!
I use to struggle with depression so much that I had to be medicated. Thankfully, He has freed me from that. I still have a tendency to get depressed from time to time, but I just have to remember to look to the hills from where my help comes from. I am so thankful for his healing on my body, soul and spirit!
Amen! Me too Barbie!
Hey! Found you from the hop, am a new follower!
http://marleeindebt.blogspot.com/
Thanks Marlee! I’m coming over to return the favor!
Your links to your friend did not work for me, Beth.
Thank God He is our hope, and we have His Word. Blessings ~
I’m sorry Cathy. I just checked it and it worked for me. I went back and added Barbie’s button. Perhaps you can click on that to visit her beautiful blog. Thanks!
First, thanks for stopping by, visiting and following me!!
This post takes me back to the days where I ‘knew’ all I needed to know, but the knowledge wasn’t embedded in my heart.
It took many years, many heartaches, turmoil, stress, depression…and finally, the knowledge moved from my head to my heart…and life has never been the same since.
Yes, there are ups and downs which Jesus told us to expect. But, knowing that I can go to Him with anything–no matter how small–place it in His hands–well, I just can’t say enough how this has changed my life.
Thanks, Beth!!
Beth in PA
Amen! Such a difference in head knowledge versus heart knowledge! Thanks for visiting me Beth!
Beth , thanks for the inspiration and also for commnting on my blog. Thanks to you I have now been sidetracked all over the internet blog hopping! I really love your site. Still a blog baby, I am! Appreciate all I have perused here thusfar! In His Grace, Dawn (Modern Day Disciple)
Ha. Sorry I placed you on a wild goose chase for refreshing blogs. hee hee I’m following you!
Love!
Beth
Funny how everything changes if we pursue Him during those times when life brings us to our knees. Sometimes the Word is simply all we have to cling to. And oddly enough, when we choose to react that way, we usually find ourselves thanking Him later for the trial.
Blessings! Amy
You’re right Amy. Trust me, I’d rather know what I know by NOT having to go through what I did, but I don’t think there was anyway around it.
Without Jesus there is no hope. I couldn’t get by in this life without a personal relationship with Him. However, the world can easily distract and the enemy loves that. Staying in the Word and prayer helps me to stay focused. Great post and yes I too love Barbie and follow her blog.
Blessings and love,
Debbie
I couldn’t do it without Him either Debbie!
Bless you!
Hello, I am your newest follower!
I hope you have a fantastic week. If you are interested, I am giving away a package prize soon, a little something for everyone: We Don’t Have It All Together, But Together We Have It All 🙂
Thanks so much for the follow! I’m coming to see you!
Thanks for visiting and following my blog. I am following back. 🙂 I am always glad to find Christian bloggers!
Janice
Celebrating Family
Thanks for the follow Janice! I really appreciate it!
wow, Beth…I get it now. Why you are a freedom lover too. This is my FIRST time at your web site, and that’s just how dumb I am when it comes to computers, and even all this blogging. Makes me feel a bit stupid, right? I LOVED this entry, and want to thank you for sharing. It’s true. The whole word need the story that Jesus is writing on the lives of Believers. Praise God for Jesus! Praise God for freedom!
and for you too. 🙂
Love,
Bernadette
Thanks for commenting on my blog! I’m now following yours, and praying for your parents! Have a great week. Bonni from’http;//www.mombyexample.com
Thank you so much for praying for my parents. They desperately need it. Bless you!
HE keeps me going! Great post!
I’m a new follower from the hop! Nice to meet you!
Hope you’ll hop by and visit my blog too!
Have a great week!
nancy
http://stylendecordeals.blogspot.com/
Thanks for the follow! I returned the favor! :o)
Hi,Beth. Thanks for passing by and participating in Monday Mingle at ToughCookieMommy.com.
P.S. Have we connected on Facebook yet?
http://facebook.com/toughcookiemommy
Good question. I don’t know. :o)