Do Not Let The Enemy Distort Your View

"We view our slight, short-lived troubles in the light of eternity. We see our difficulties as the substance that produces for us an eternal, weighty glory far beyond all comparison, because we don't focus our attention on what is seen but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but the unseen realm is eternal."

2 Corinthians 4:17-18

Life fights to capture every ounce of your attention. Trials maneuver themselves in front of you, in order to shift your focus away from me. The enemy knows that if you're consumed and overwhelmed by what you see, he'll have an entryway to your thought processes. He seeks to smother you in the angst of what you see. But you were created for a highter way.

Set me before your eyes. Let me be the barrier between you and the problem. Look to me, and then, through the light of my glory, you'll see the trial with heavenly clarity. Filter every situation through the screen of my goodness, power, love and divinity. When my glory fills your vision, nothing is able to distort your view. Circumstances must not b allowed the opportunity to lord themselves over you. Though trials may factually be present, they must not be allowed to consume your vision. See me standing in front of you. Look through my glory, and you will see these problems through the light of truth. It is only when the light of truth has penetrated deep into your being that you will see with my perspective.

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Posted by Sylvia Medina on Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Scripture to Memorize

"A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value." Proverbs 31:10-11

At the end of the day, we simply can't know what our lives will be like tomorrow.

You do not know what your life will be like tomorrow. James 4:14 "At the end of the day, we simply can't know what our lives will be like tomorrow. It's not within our capacity as fallible human beings, but God has not left us here alone, He knows our form and fears. What's more, He knows our future, and since He does, wouldn't it be the wisest thing of all to draw close to the One who knows the answer to what we may be anxious about? He's our peace as we set our minds on Him. His word is our guide. His loving kindness never ceases and His compassions NEVER fail. They are new every morning...." "Prayers for Freedom over Worry and Anxiety by Bruce Wilkinson"

Day 1 - Placing our full confidence in God

 A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. 

Proverbs 31:10-11 

"For your Maker is your husband-- the Lord Almighty is his name--the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer; he is called the God of all the earth. The Lord will call you back as if you were a wife deserted and distressed in spirit-- a wife who married young, only to be rejected," says your God. 

Isaiah 54:5-6 

"Dear heavenly Husband, how I thank you for choosing me to be your bride! I don't pretend to understand all that this means, but I do know your Word says it's true. You are my Husband. You are the one who loves, protects, and provides--even if you do it through my earthly husband. I acknowledge that you are the one behind every good thing in my life. It's awesome to know that you are almighty. You have all might, all power in your hands. Therefore no situation in my life and no challenge I'll encounter during these next ninety days will be more than you can handle. Thank for being a redeemer, the one who can take something worthless and transform it into something valuable. I invite you to redeem every area of my life that has potential for greater value. 

Thank you for calling me back to a closer walk with you. At times I have felt deserted, distressed, and abandoned, sometimes by people in my life and sometimes--I want to be honest enough to admit--I've even felt like you have deserted me. Thank you for promising to never leave me or forsake me. The truth is, whenever there's been a distance between us, I'm the one who has walked away from you. I long to draw near to you once more; draw me close to you through the pages of this book. Thank you for calling me back once again." 

Amen 

'To be noble means to be dignified and gracious.... In the Amplified Bible, the word for noble is rendered "capable, intelligent, and virtuous women who inspire full confidence in those who rely on us most, whether our husband, children, employer, or co-worker. The people around us can have full confidence in us because we have full confidence in God and we live accordingly." 

This is how I have always wanted to live my life, but because I am human and with confidence issues, I have failed on so many levels and had so many regrets having failed. So many obstacles, that were allowed on my part because I was searching for approval and love in human form. Instead of looking to God. This has all been quite a journey....  and I am in a better place for it all. Why? Because "God wants us to stand out as women who know we have something valuable to offer the world. We ARE capable, intelligent, and virtuou8s women who inspire full confidence in those who rely on us most. I am an empty nester, I am single... again, but I also know who is in the midst of my situation....  "a loving God who cares so much for me, that he paid the ultimate price so that He and I never have to spend even one day apart." 

This first day reveals to me, everything that I have felt and heard for so many years, but was made to believe that I was wrong.... that I need to listen for His encouragement along my journey. I had very critical husbands, difficult marriages and relationships and people in my life in general that always felt they knew what was ideal for my life or me and I was so blindly accepting their thoughts.... I have known people in my life that were determined to discourage me and people that dragged me down. I no longer focus on human feedback... Praise God!! I focus on my heavenly Husband and live to please only Him. As I work to transform my life, I hope to become an ever more beautiful woman whose noble character eventually brings me praise from the most important people in my life, my children, grandchildren and extended family and small circle of friends. I know it will not happen overnight, but I do acknowledge what God has done in and through our lives. I believe someday my children will stand up and acknowledge what God has done in and through my life. THAT alone is my second goal above pleasing God....   

Proverbs 31:10-31 An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels. The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will have no lack of gain. She does him good, and not harm, all the days of her life. She seeks wool and flax, and works with willing hands. She is like the ships of the merchant; she brings her food from afar....     

If you find an excellent wife, do nothing to her that would break her spirits down. It's all I have ever wanted since I can remember, to be an excellent wife... and yet, only to have selfish men, arrogant men, do everything they could to break me down, to suit their own selfish needs. Those times are over.... Praise God!

My Journey Continues

Many times, we attempt to play God in our own lives. We attempt to play God by trying to control everything for our own selfish reasons. I've done it, numerous times, and let me tell you, it wasn't easy to let go of what I thought was good control of my own life. Thing is, I never had control.... in fact, I was giving ALL my control away to men, and friends, that didn't have a real clue as to what was best for me. I wasn't even attempting to be the center of my own universe. I was more concerned about being the center of other's lives because of fear of abandonment, fear of not being loved, not being accepted. When all along, these people had no real interest in me personally. I tried to control my image, I cared so much about what other people thought of me. I didn't want anyone to know what I really was like, when in fact, I was and am, a very beautiful soul. I actually believed that their view of who I should be, was more important. When in fact, I now know and see what a wonderful person I am. I'm not about to share ALL my hurts, habits and hangups here, in this platform. We play games, we wear masks, we pretend and we fake it. We want people to see certain sides of us while we hide other's. We deny our weakness and we deny our feelings. Why are we afraid to tell people, who we really are? Answer, "If I tell you who I really am and you don't like me, I'm in trouble - because then... I'm all I got." You see, those four little words... have always scared me. The thought of being alone was petrifying!!! The real pain comes when we realize, in our quieter moments, that no matter how hard we try, we're not in control. That realization can and IS very scary. I have been very blessed these last three years... I have learned that God forgave me for ALL my past, a very long time ago. Everything... things I had no control of and things I should have had "some" control. I've been learning to forgive myself for everything and most importantly, make my amends to everyone and most importantly, myself. I've been learning to live WITH JUST myself. For those who have been a part of my journey these last three and a half years... Thank you! But most importantly... Thank you Lord for Your Love and Grace! No anger, no hatred AND no fear. It hasn't been easy, but ... it's been more peaceful for my heart and soul. This lady is still learning to be accepting of herself and to not need anyone in her life to make her feel like she's important. I already am, I have been in His eyes this WHOLE time.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, lean not to your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your path. Proverbs 3:5-6

Family Strength Quotes And Short Bible Verses About Family

“She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.” Proverbs 31:25 “I can do all things through him who strengthens me.” – Philippians 4:13 “Honor your father and mother, and love your neighbor as yourself.” – Matthew 19:19 “Children’s children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children.” – Proverbs 17:6 “My son, if your heart is wise, then my heart will be glad indeed.” – Proverbs 23:15 “Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.” –Mark 10:9

Healing the Soul of a Woman by Joyce Meyer

"Can a woman who has been deeply hurt by life's circumstances be healed, heart and soul? If she has been wounded by a man she loved and trusted, can she love and trust again? As a woman who endured years of abuse, abandonment, and betrayal by those closest to her, Joyce meyer can answer with a resounding "Yes!" 

Healing the Soul of a Woman

Equip Me Lord

With feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the Gospel of peace**. May I reflect the Gospel in my words and actions, that through me, with my every encounter, others may be drawn one step closer to You. 

Ephesians 6:15