Tag: mother
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He Redeems My Life From the Pit
“Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits—who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion” Psalm 103:1-4 NIV Let’s talk about the pit.…
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God is like an Aldi
I’m an Aldi shopper. I love its simplicity, and cheapness! Plus, they are stinking efficient– especially when I have babies with minuscule amounts of patience. That speaks my language. I don’t have time to waste mulling around the aisles of a grocery store with kids in my cart. If you need milk, there’s one brand…
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“I don’t feel the bond.”
“As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you” Isaiah 66:13 “I don’t feel the bond.” I cringed as I spoke those words to my friend. I loved my baby, I really did. I just didn’t feel like we had reached a point of deep connection between mother and daughter. That was a…
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When Mom Is Involved in a Miracle
On the third day, a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. When the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They have no more wine.” “Woman, why do you involve me?” Jesus replied. “My hour has not…
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Your Tied Up Mind
Are you distracted from the real problem hindering your mind? If you’ve been battling depression, anxiety, anger, fear, or any other negative thought cycle, then you’ve maybe been distracted from the real problem–the enemy. Take a look at John 10:10 below “The thief (Satan) comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I (Jesus) have…
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Something Is Better Than Nothing
Today was Monday and I was struggling to find the desire to yank my tired body out of bed. Through sheer willpower, I begrudgingly drug my tired body to our local YMCA. You’ll be grateful you exercised later today. Something is better than nothing. Something is better than nothing Days filled with depressive and anxious…
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The Goodness of God
Somedays I just need the reminder that God is good and that He is for me. Sounds basic, I know, but through this journey of overcoming depression & anxiety I’ve found that if I don’t continuously remind myself of His goodness, the devil will try to convince me that He’s not good. But friend, He…
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The God Who Sees Me
“You are the God who sees me,” for she said, “I have now seen the One who sees me.” Genesis 16:13 NIV “Hi! My name is Bethany. What’s your name?” We often introduce ourselves to people and then instantly ask them to reply with their name. I had a wondering today. And my wondering was,…
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Is It Just Me?
“Is it just me that’s feeling super overwhelmed and sad about little things?” “Is it just me feeling completely drained and empty?” “Is it just me struggling to fall asleep after having a baby?” “Is it just me that could sleep all day because I have no energy to give?” No Mama, it’s not just…
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5 Signs that Your Mama Mind Needs Mastering
Does your thought life feel like it’s spinning out of control? Do you wake up dreading the day? Please know, dear mama, that it doesn’t have to be like this. You can have good days again! Here are 5 signs that your mind may need some help: If you find yourself recognizing any of these…
Master Your Mama Mind 