A little over a year into our marriage, Rev was contacted by an attorney who said that his elderly great aunt had died and left him a $500 savings bond.

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You are about to take a big leap forward with your life. Worry will be replaced with optimism, fear with hope… and joy is coming home to roost!Oriole: Faith. The end of challenging times. …

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When our hope is found in people, achievement, or life dreams we suffer a rollercoaster of hope. And it can never last. So where do we find a hope that lasts and how do we keep hope alive?

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Are you seeking joy or wondering how to find joy when depressed? As a doctor, I treated depression then fell prey myself. I overcame to live a life full of joy.

Welcome to Wednesday! You've made it this far already, and that's no small feat. Consider it this way: you are currently being more effective as one person than the 4.8 million (according to the Business Insider) people who make up the U.S. national government! Sorry, couldn't resist. And in all honesty, most of them are completely innocent in this unfortunate event. However, it does make us feel a little more productive on the individual level. I've had a real blessing of a week so far. I'm finding that God's presence really is enough to bring me joy when I'm dragged down by stress and chaos. I'm still praying that I will experience more of his love in an emotional way, because I haven't really had that yet in my journey for more of God. I'm not sure why, but I do know that there's a great reason for it. This past Sunday, I went forward at church to be prayed for in regard to having more of God in my life. I am amazed at the power of prayer, and so grateful that the Holy Spirit nudged me. There's no huge moment, no giant miracle, that has since occurred. Yet, I feel a greater sense of peace and belonging. I think I might be beginning to truly comprehend that his constant state toward me is love, and not anger. I am enjoying pleasing him and talking to him, and I am finding that my mind is more frequently on his presence. Like I mentioned though, I haven't experienced a lot of the emotional side. Perhaps that is so I will draw closer and really listen. Sometimes, I figure it should just be easy: God should give powerful dreams every night of his glory and I should see visual displays while I'm walking to class. Heck, it would be nice if I saw an angel or two sitting in the treetops while I'm biking to workout in the mornings. Ya, it doesn't always work that way. While I'm not saying we shouldn't seek that revolutionary power of God, I am saying that when we, as believers, look only to the marvelous wonders that force us to look at God, we miss the subtle miracles that bless us as we draw near to God in order to notice them. That is a lesson I am still learning. However, I am praying for all these things, because his word says to ask for more of him and he will give it. Book review HERE It's true: he really will give you more. He will do so in such a way that you're tongue tied and not quite sure how to explain it-- like I am. All I know is that I am desperate for more of God, hungry to be fed by only him. It's a place that delivers boldness and peace, and reckless love. That is where I want to be. Always. I am thankful that God keeps drawing closer to his children as we seek him. Yet, I'm also grateful that we will never get to the point where we say, "Ok, I've already seen this. *Yawn*" The nearer we walk with God, the more we see there is to him and the more we want that. I pray that today, you will walk with him. Take the least stressful hour in your day and see how often you can meditate on God (Click HERE to see how I started doing this). It is talked about in Practicing the Presence (RELATED: God's Joy!), and it's something I've been finding great joy in (RELATED: "Practicing His Presence" book review). The past two days, I've noticed it spills into other times in my day and that's exactly how faith should be: uncontainable and ever growing. That is God's desire for each and every one of our lives. Click HERE to read my review on "Practicing His Presence." Do you struggle with resting in God's grace and love for you? Me too! That's why I wrote THIS post a few weeks ago on God's perfect peace. Check it out!

God often uses our trials to build our faith. Have you ever gone through a trial that made you desperate for God and strengthened your faith?

Scripture Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.—1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Quote Your joy in life depends upon your trust in Heavenly Father and His holy Son, your conviction that their plan of happiness truly can bring you joy.—Richard G. Scott […]

When you’re struggling to find joy, contentment, or hope in your life, here’s how to say a prayer for joy. Use the 5 prayer points from 3 Bible prayers + a written prayer for joy to feel better.

Today is the day the Lord has made... let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 And this little bluebird is here to remind you to do just that... to choose joy! We don't usually think of joy as a choice though do we? But God does. And when David said "Let us rejoice... let us be glad," he was sending an invitation to you and to me to make a decision... to choose how we see and respond to the challenges that we face today and everyday. You see... the Lord already knows our circumstances and how difficult life can be for us but He also tells us in Nehemiah if we choose to enter into the joy of the Lord... rejoicing in who He is, His promises and His presence with us, we will gain the strength we need to face the day and to be glad for it! God made today and gave it to us as a gift... and we are told in Ephesians that He's already gone before us and prepared some things He'd like us to do... places to go, people to love, ways to serve... to be His hands and His...

Joel 2:12-13 NKJV A Call to Repentance 12 “Now, therefore,” says the Lord, “Turn to Me with all your heart, With fasting, with weeping, and with mourning.” 13 So rend your heart, and not your...

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How Do I Forgive In the article, Who are we convincing? We spoke about understanding where you are in your relationship, there was a question I asked you read. If you didn't get a chance to read this article, please do so. This is a continuation of our conversation. What did you feel about your answer? Here is the question again. How long can we continue to play the convincing role with ourselves and the people around us? We are playing a hardball with our heart. Stop It. The cost of staying in a relationship without value becomes a lonely place. Remember how important your smile is to you, your laugh, and joy. When was the last time you felt loved? Understanding your pain is very important. When we acknowledge that love isn't supposed to feel any way but incredible, we need to change our circumstances. We have to stop telling ourselves that we love the person who is hurting us. We tend to make this mistake time and time again. We must stop believing that they will change, and treat us better. We have already trained them to treat us disrespectfully. We must take responsibility for our happiness because they will not, and they will continue doing to us what we allow them to do. I understand your pain because I have been there. The best thing I have ever done was being able to understand my pain, and where it was coming from. First, don't blame yourself for falling in love with the wrong person, and secondly, don't punish yourself for simply being human. Most importantly you should not keep this inside. You will begin to feel frustrated and alone. Third, please forgive yourself, because it's not your battle, it's theirs. No one deserves to live alone in a relationship. When you are going through this, it feels as if no one can hear you. You become completely silent, and your silence begins working against you. Your heart shuts down to the outside world. At this point you would like someone, anyone, to pull you out of this bad dream. It's very important to understand, that people who hurt others intentionally are people who are hurt themselves. This is no excuse for their behavior, and you should never accept this type of treatment. They need to take responsibility for themselves and get some help. You are not their savior. While they are trying to figure out themselves, you need to begin to start to make some decisions. I have two questions for you. 1. Are you willing to compromise your happiness, your joy, and your life and stay in a destructive relationship? 2. Are you going to take complete control and responsibility of your life, and your happiness, and begin to live the life you were created to live? This is a very difficult time, but it isn't a difficult choice. It's alright to be upset, It's not wrong to cry. What's wrong is to be with someone who is hurtful, and unkind, who has no regard for you. Please speak to family friends, and explain to them what is going on in your life. I'm sure they will be open and understanding and helpful. You have hidden your pain from everyone, and it's time to let them know what is happening so they can help guide you and protect you while you go through these challenges. You can reach out to me, and leave me a message and the best time to reach you. I will do my best to help you through the process. www.valueurself.com I recommend you try my series of MP3's, Meditations. "Healing The Broken Hearted" is the one I would start off with, in this situation. This helped me through a very dark time in my life, and I know it will help you. This meditation is for those seeking to mend their broken heart and wanting to ease their pain. As well as those who have suffered the injustice of another. You will be guided with comfort, renew your strength, and feel your power restored. Click the link below for more information. https://valueurself.com/collections/meditation-mp3s/products/healing-the-broken-hearted-meditation Learn more about me and what I do at. www.coffeewithamilia.com You are not alone, Be Blessed Amilia Watch for the next article, I will begin to answer email questions right here. I'm blessed to be with you. Be safe. Have a great weekend. We will talk Sunday. #freespiritwoman #lifecoach#spiritualcoach #coach #spirituality #enlightenment #truth#healingmeditation #valueurself #intuitive #meditate #awakening #mindset #quotestoliveby #wordstoliveby #positivity #womenempoweringwomen #guidance #wellness #realtalk #success #motivation #inspiration #healingwomen #vintage #antique #oprah #oprahsbookclub

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The only solution in times like this is to place our trust in God. But even though this is true, learning how to trust God when it's hard isn't always easy.

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Happy Monday friends! Let’s talk about joy for a moment & how we can add a bit more of it into our life. First off,...