Restore Your Heart

Let me know what you think! "Do you wonder -- am I really a new creation? Have you thought “I don’t feel much different, maybe nothing has changed. What does God think?” For years I wondered…“How can God forgive me of my past mistakes?” 2 Corinthians 10:4, “The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of this world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.”  This trut...

Let me know what you think!  Do you say, If I forgive, I am saying it didn’t matter. Or my anger is justified, so I can hold onto it. Do you replay the hurt in your mind over and over? Today, I will share three steps about how God can help you learn to forgive. Step 1: What forgiveness is. God commands us to forgive, “Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” Col. 3:13 Then why is it so hard to do?      ...

Let me know what you think! Do you say, My anger is justified, so I can hold onto it. Are you holding onto something that hurt you deeply?  Do you replay it in your mind over and over? Today, I will share three tips about how God can set you free from anger. Today we will define what anger is and I will share three steps about how God you can be free from anger. Tip 1: What anger does. I can relat...

Let me know what you think! Today, I will share three tips about how God heals a bitter heart.   Tip 1: Understand what bitterness is and what happens when you don’t let go of it. Bitterness is emotional pain that hardens over time. Heb. 12:15, “See to it…that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble.” We learned the hard way that bitterness doesn’t stay small- it spreads. Tip #2: Bitterness seems...

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Let me know what you think! Are you worried? Are you overwhelmed by restless thoughts? Have you ever said, “I’ve always been a nervous person, I can’t change.” Today, I share three tips on exchanging your anxiety with God’s word, so you don’t need to worry at all. Tip #1 – Go to God’s Word for Help. Scripture gives wisdom to overcome anxiety as we open our hearts to restoration. Psalm 139:23, “Hea...

Let me know what you think! Are you afraid? Do you dread tomorrow? Are you terrified of the future? Today, I share fear to faith scriptures to enable you to exchange your fears with God’s word. "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. (Is. 41:10) "Even though I walk throu...

Let me know what you think! Are you afraid? Do you dread tomorrow? Are you terrified of the future? Today, I share three promises of assurance that with God on your side, you don’t need to fear anyone or anything.  I remember as a child, I was afraid of the dark . I thought there were monsters in my closet and if I called out for mom’s help, she wouldn’t get there in time to protect me before they...

Let me know what you think! Do you feel distant from God? Has it been a long time since you were strengthened by His word? If you are wondering, what do I do? Today’s episode is for you - I share three ways you can trust and depend that God will come through for you.  This is episode #3 in our “I Don’t Feel Close to God” series. The first week, we discussed how to feel close to God. Last week we t...

Let me know what you think!  Do you feel distant from God? Has it been a long time since you heard His voice? If you are wondering, what do I do? Today’s episode is for you - I share three promises to claim so you can hear God’s voice.  Feeling distant from God can seem like a hunger pang that isn’t satisfied, or a thirst that can’t be quenched, or a road trip without a map. It makes us feel lost,...

Let me know what you think!  Do you feel distant from God? Has it been a long time since you felt His presence? Are you wondering, what do I do? Today I share three tested habits to help you to draw close to God.           Feeling distant from God can seem like a hunger pang that isn’t satisfied, or a thirst that can’t be quenched, or a road trip without a map. It makes us feel lost, out of sorts,...

Let me know what you think!  Do you feel trapped by a sin? Does it seem like you can’t quit? Today I share three proven ways you can overcome the addiction that is destroying your life.  For years I wondered… “Will I ever be free from this sin? Today we are going to discuss how to be victorious over a secret sin that you’ve told yourself won’t affect anyone else.   You are aware of a sin that is o...

Let me know what you think! Do you feel unwanted? Does it seem like no one can be bothered by you?    Today I share three promises about how much God cares for you Years ago, my late husband asked me what I thought of a decision he was making. He was planning to form a non-profit with his best friend. My husband went into a ministry partnership with someone without my approval or blessing. Have yo...

Let me know what you think! Do you feel like a loser? Do you wonder why I should even try? Do you tell yourself I will never make it? During this episode, I will explain how feelings of failure can’t be trusted. You will learn how to replace your feelings of inadequacy with truth. I will share how you can depend on the promises found in God’s word – the Bible. Your shaky feelings of failure can be...

Let me know what you think! When everyone seems against you, do you wonder if anyone will step up and defend you?  In this episode, I share my Prayer Strategy to embrace God as your defender. I can relate to your feelings of being brought down by others.  This is my powerful Prayer Strategy to Embrace God as Your Defender Tip #1: Offensive Prayer = Turn to God for Direction We can learn from the p...

Let me know what you think! Do you wonder if you’ve committed the unpardonable sin? Do you think you’ve gone too far for God to forgive you?    Today I share three truths that will assure you how God’s love “covers a multitude of sin.”  Yours and mine. For years I wondered… “Have I committed a sin God won’t forgive?”   The first truth I learned is that shame is a lie. Shame deceived me into thinki...

Let me know what you think! Do you wonder if God is punishing you? Do you think God is against you? I am so sorry... Today, I explain three promises about God’s provision you can claim in the middle of whatever you are going through – sickness, grief, or betrayal.  If you’ve ever asked, “God, Why?” Job is a man who knew intense suffering. Satan asked God for permission to attack Job. Satan wanted...

Let me know what you think! Do you wonder if the feeling of not being good enough or comparing yourself with others will follow you forever? Today, I share three promises about how God has chosen you. You don’t need to compare yourself with anyone.  I remember back in second or third grade, I felt like I was a big loser . I wondered what I did to feel like I could never be enough. That brings us t...

Let me know what you think! Have you ever felt like you can’t control your thoughts? Or like you’ve lost your mind?  Today, I will affirm three truths about the mind of a believer.  God can renew your mind when your thoughts feel completely out of control.  2 Cor. 5:17 says “If anyone belongs to Christ, there is a new creation." God wants to change our thinking. To do that, we have to replace...

Let me know what you think! Do you feel like God has forgotten you, are you overlooked or seem invisible?   Today, I explain three promises about the reality that God sees you.  God sees you – you are not invisible or forgotten. I didn’t realize that by staying in deep depression, I was running from God. Maybe you can relate to running from God by not facing your own situation. Hagar ran away, to...

Let me know what you think! Do you feel completely forgotten, left out, or overlooked?   Today, I explain three solid promises about the fact that God has chosen you.  You are chosen by God. There are few things worse than feeling overlooked or left out. God hasn’t brought you this far to leave you. We can learn to depend on being included by God.  The first promise is a fact - God chose you . Gal...

Let me know what you think! Do you feel alone or abandoned? Do you wonder if God has deserted you? Today, I share three tips to help you depend on the comfort of God’s presence. Be encouraged. You can depend on the comfort of God’s presence. There are few things worse than feeling alone. It’s more than feeling lonely.  Why does feeling alone bother us so much? God created us with a need to belong....

Let me know what you think! Do you wonder if you can be honest with God? Are you curious if God will still accept you when you tell Him exactly how you feel? Today, I share three ways you can be totally sure of God’s absolute acceptance. I am so sorry you’ve felt distant from God’s love. When you’ve prayed, you have felt condemned, unworthy, like God doesn’t hear your prayers.  God hears your pray...

Let me know what you think! Do you wonder how long it will take for your broken family to be restored?    Today, I share three tips about how to wait on God’s perfect timing.   Waiting for restoration can be full of promise and hope. The first tip is Restoration happens -- in our families according to God’s will and plan. God’s restoration can be like a waiting room.  Waiting is an essential step...

Let me know what you think! Do you wonder if your broken life matters to God? God can be trusted to heal your broken life in three simple steps.   Restoration is the process of returning something to its former condition.   Step 1 - Restoration begins on the inside.   In time, it’s noticeable on the outside, but it always begins on the inside.  The moment you became a Christian; you became a compl...