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10 Positive Christian Affirmations Journaling Prompts
Why are we ok saying things to and about ourselves that we would never say to someone else?
I know I’ve uttered statements about myself that I wouldn’t dream of saying to another person.
It’s mind-boggling to think about how comfortable we are berating ourselves but for some reason, speaking positive affirmations over our lives seems…well, almost awkward.
And yet having a heart of gratitude and positivity can work wonders in transforming our mood and renewing our minds.
If you’ve been struggling with worry, anxiety, and depression, and talking down to yourself is second nature, it’s time to deploy some biblical affirmation soldiers deep into our minds so we can win this battle once and for all.
We’ll be exploring:
– What positive Christan affirmations are
– Why you should use them
– Whether or not affirmations are sinful
– How they have helped me
– 10 positive affirmation journaling prompts for Christian women you can say, write, & read whenever you need to
Bible verses for weight loss
I’ve been struggling lately.
I know that, as a Christian woman, my body is a temple of the Holy Spirit and that means what I eat is important to God.
Why?
Because what I eat goes into my body!
And the body is what?
The Holy Spirit’s temple!
So when I eat junk food it not only affects my physical health but also my spiritual health.
The problem so many of us face though is that unhealthy food is so much more convenient than healthy food.
And then the weight gain begins and accelerates and accumulates and it’s just out of control!
That’s when we need peace and rest in the arms of Jesus and His word because doing this on our own just isn’t going to work!
So if you need some encouragement to get back on track with your weight loss journey please stick around because you’re in the right place!
Today we are going to talk about:
-The weight loss journey and its struggles
-Health problems that come from being overweight
-Emotional eating and why we do it
-How to renew our minds
-Weight loss bible verses to chew on
-Weight loss prayers to pray
As you know, coloring is not just for kids anymore, and thank goodness for that. Not only is coloring good for our mental health, but it is also an awesome way to connect to God in a new and creative way.
I’m going to share with you why that is and I’m also going to show you how you can get some beautiful adult Christian coloring pages to boost your mental health and help you spend more quality time reflecting on God’s word!Continue reading
[Sometimes I feel like as Christians we aren’t supposed to have feelings of hopelessness or despair.
As if we are less His children if we struggle with depression or other mental illness. But God is a God of great mercy and He knows that we struggle just like anyone else.
However, we don’t stay in a pit of despair because we have a hope from God that pulls us out of that pit.
And in today’s post, written by Karen Ellis of the Warrior Women blog she is going to share some powerful bible verses with us that we can turn to in times of hopelessness.
So if you have a broken heart or feel a complete loss of hope, pull up a chair, get comfortable and let the word of God fill you with the hope that only He can provide.]
Guest post by Karen Ellis of the Warrior Woman Blog
God is so good. He loves you more than you can comprehend and only wants what is best for you. But sometimes, this is hard to believe.
When we are going through what seems like one trial after another, we just barely weather one stressful storm when another one hits. It can cause us to feel helpless and hopeless.
Where do you turn for help when you are feeling helpless or hopeless? The Bible has a lot to say about this subject and even gives us several examples of people who felt hopeless, just like we do at times.
For help and hope in the moments when you feel hopeless, let these Bible verses bring you peace and comfort.Continue reading
So as you know this past year & a half has been a time of upheaval and uncertainty.
It seems like the world is getting more chaotic and violent.
News headlines screaming of violent crimes surges, evictions, disease, and death could keep you swimming in fear and anxiety…if you let it.
It would be easy to let fear grip up and never let go but it doesn’t and shouldn’t be that way.
I know… easier said than done, I know. I know it’s hard to stay sane when there seems to be one crisis after another after another.
That’s why in today’s post, I want to share with you some ways that you can learn to trust God in these tough times and stay connected to God & your Christian family during times of crisis even if you can’t be together.
And please know that these ideas and tips are things that we can do no matter what’s going on in our lives personally or in the world at large.
Sometimes we need a reminder of ways that we can draw closer with each other and to the Lord.
I hope this post will show you some ways to strengthen your trust and faith in God!
Let’s just be real…
Losing weight is hard.
And sometimes you feel like you’re doing everything right and the pounds won’t budge!
Err…it’s super frustrating and disheartening.
And even worse than that it might make you say “I feel hopeless about losing weight”.
I certainly don’t want to hear those words come out of your mouth!
That’s why today I’m going to fill you up with some much encouragement that you just might burst.
– Why you should feel hopeful about losing weight even if you don’t
– Scriptures to read when you feel at your lowest
– And then 5 practical tips to start using to try and get those pounds moving againContinue reading
Are you stuck at home and wondering is there anything life-changing I could be doing with my time? Well I have 19 amazing ideas for you to try while you’re stuck at home on lockdown or whenever you have long stretches of time at home.
I couldn’t pen down one emotion to describe this period of quarantine if I tried.
Bittersweet comes to mind but that’s such an anemic word that I dare not use it for it doesn’t even come close to grasping the depth of this situation that is 2020.
2020 basically just took a wrecking ball to all of our lives. Whether it’s a lost job or a lost loved one or the fear of experiencing either, no one has gone through this period unscathed.
I have had pockets of anxiety. Continue reading
This is a conversation that I’ve had many times and you probably have too. Why do so many of our kids that grew up in church leave Christianity when they become adults?
It is said that many teenagers leave the church when they become adults. This is no doubt shocking and sad.
Well, the bible does foretell us of a great falling away in 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3 (I’m not sure if that’s what’s going on or not) but if it is, it is alarming to see it happening right before our very eyes.
It makes you wonder (if this is prophecy) if there is nothing we can do about it. Is it just inevitable that so many people will quote-unquote “fall away”?Continue reading
Do you struggle to have meaningful prayer time with God every day?
I promise I won’t judge because I certainly do. I intend to pray and I sit down and several things might happen:
1) My mind wanders
2) I fall asleep
3) insert your own mishap here.
I really hate that this happens so often because there’s so much to pray for and even though I don’t understand it completely (more on that in another post) I know prayer changes things in a mighty way.
And I need some things changed not just for me but for others around me. So prayer must happen.
But how can I solve these issues I’ve been having?
Well, I’ve been seeing prayer journals pop up everywhere on Pinterest and I believe that it will be the answer to my prayers (on bad & cheesy joke I know).
So in today’s post, I’m going to talk about what you need to start a prayer journal and the benefits I believe you will get from using one.Continue reading
Fear and anxiety are something that so many people struggle with. And not just people in general but Christians in particular even though Jesus said about a million times don’t be anxious.
As much as He said this though it’s still a negative emotion that many of us can’t shake.
So I’ve put together this bible reading plan of Bible verses that talks about anxiety. I got this list from: https://www.biblestudytools.com/topical-verses/worry-and-anxiety-bible-verses/Continue reading