Monday, March 31, 2014

Are you in a dysfunctional relationship...with Jesus???

Laura Mangin McDonald MA LPC Christian Insight for Life
Are you in a dysfunctional relationship with Jesus? Do you love Him but find it hard to let Him love all of you? Do you have trouble admitting faults & failures? Do you hide or bury things that hurt, shamed or embarrassed you? Is it hard for you to receive correction? Does something just seem off kilter inside of you? If you answered "yes" to a few of these then…you're probably in a dysfunctional relationship with Jesus & today is a good day to let His truth set you free! 

For years I worked hard to appear not to have faults or failures-I wanted to be approved & to prove I was okay. Jesus knew I loved Him but I wasn't receiving all of His love because I was too busy trying to correct my faults & failures. The Holy Spirit gave me the revelation that I was in a dysfunctional relationship with Jesus…what??? I wasn't accepting all the love Jesus wanted to give me because I didn't think I was worthy enough...I allowed my feelings to stand in the way of God's truth! Then Holy Spirit gave me another revelation... what I brought in the light would lose its power! That day changed the rest of my life. This meant I had to drag out the things I didn't like about me & the bad I felt inside. Jesus took all my faults & failures at the Cross, but I had to agree with His truth...in order to receive the freedom His truth offered. I believed the truth to my capacity to believe, but had unknowingly given my feelings the power to interfere with the full revelation of God's truth...so I wasn't walking in the full freedom the love of Jesus offers. Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom! 

I'm still on this journey with Jesus & will be until the day I go to Heaven. One thing I know for sure-His love approves all of me…good, bad & ugly. The Holy Spirit gives me a boldness to step out & follow Jesus. I renew my mind every hour of the day with His truth & know when He corrects me…it's to make me right-not wrong. I still struggle some days- the enemy knocks me off course, but God's grace is bigger than the enemies attempts to harm me. I'm only as together as I'm willing to surrender & I know God will bring to completion the good work He started in me long ago! Will you let Him do the same for you? (Jn 8:32, Col 2:10, 2 Cor 3:16-18, 2 Cor 12:9-10, Phil 1:6, Eph 2:10, Rom 12:2) 1/28/14LMM #christianinsightforlife #dysfunctional #relationship #askGod

God is with you...right now

God is with you...right now. Know, think on & remind yourself of this truth constantly. You are never alone-God goes before you & follows behind you with His hand of blessing on you. Don't turn your back on the privilege of His Presence that lives in you or the supernatural power of speaking His Word.

If you seek God, He meets you where you are-His power is perfected in your weakness. If you're having trouble concentrating-He gives you clarity, if you're grieving-He holds you tight, if you're anxious-He gives your mind peace. God promises to bring you through every trial-there's no psychiatric or medical condition that can separate you from His provisions, no hurt that's too big for Him to heal or request that's too small for Him to listen to. His love heals you & His hope holds on for you. Remain in Him & He will remain in you-enabling His power to flow through you to overcome whatever you're facing. God's hands aren't tied because of a struggling economy, frozen job market or real estate downturn-He makes a way in the wilderness, pours rivers in the desert & makes dry brittle bones come alive! He's mighty to save & bring back to life dead & broken relationships that are laid before Him!

God is with you...right now. Will you let His love comfort you...right now? ( Ps 139:5, 2 Cor 12:9, Heb 6:19, Zeph 3:17, Jn 15:5, Isa 43:19, Eze 37, 1 Cor 4:20) LMM #godiswithyourightnow #christianinsightforlife

It's time...to break up with doubt!!!

It's time…to break up with doubt!!! Doubt's agenda is to steal your dreams, lie about God's promises & torment your mind. He poses as being concerned & speaks in partial truths which are lies by omission! He baits you with a partial truth then withholds the other vital part to confuse & doubt your walk with Christ. He begins questioning the dreams God put on your heart -are you sure you heard God correctly, you don't want to say something that's not true or make up things do you? Then he moves on to your understanding of scripture-yes, God promises good plans & gives the desires of your heart, but maybe you're wanting too much, are you being self-serving? Finally, he has you to examine your life as a whole-have you really made a difference, is God pleased with you or have you dissappointed Him too many times & used up your chances?

You question if you heard God clearly, then you wonder if you read into the scripture too much which leads to maybe God is fed up with you because you have made a lot of messes & let Him down a bunch. You conclude, your situation is impossible...this is a partial truth! Doubt omitted the other part-remember he deceives in this way. The complete truth is...humanly speaking it's impossible, but with God everything is possible! So yes, your situation is impossible for you but not for God! Write this scripture down-post it where you can see it; then say it every day…everything is possible for God!

God loves you & wants you to walk in the Kingdom plans He made for you long ago. He will continue to to carry out the good work He started in you until Jesus Christ returns! You have to be on guard-doubt is a roaring lion waiting to devour God's truth in your mind. Be ready for the attacks, he uses the same tactics over & over...lies of omission-deliberately leaving out important parts of the truth to deceive you. Be spiritually prepared & conditioned- keep your mind on God's truth & seek Him first in all you do...He won't let you miss Him. One more thing, humanly speaking it's impossible, but with God everything is possible...that's the complete truth!!! Are you ready to get on with God's plans? Then it's time…to break up with doubt!!! (Mt 19:26, Eph 2:10, Phil 1:6, 1 Pet 5:8, Mt 6:33) LMM ‪#‎withgodeverythingispossible‬ #Godislove ‪#‎christianinsightforlife‬

I deserve or I'm grateful...

When a person moves from "I deserve this" to "I'm grateful for this" they're living in the sweet spot of gratitude. A grateful heart sees everything as a gift…being an owner of nothing & a recipient of everything. (Col 3:17) LMM #begrateful #christianinsightforlife

Repent & be refreshed...

Dear child…when you sin don't turn away from Me-turn to Me, so I can help you. Repenting your sin leads to freedom in Me-I will never condemn you. I give wisdom generously…even when you make deliberate & foolish choices. Come to Me so that your sins will be wiped away & then the time of refreshing will come from My Presence. (Acts 3:19, James 1:5) LMM #repentgodwillrefreshyou #christianinsightforlife

Relax...you're not a slacker

You can relax-you don't have to have it all together. This doesn't make you a slacker...it just makes you real. Christ's strength is made perfect in your weakness! (2 Cor 12:9) LMM
‪#‎seekchristforyourstrength‬ ‪#‎christianinsightforlife‬ ‪

Sunday, March 30, 2014

Are you stressing...???

If you're stressing about something-remind yourself how great our God is. He performs wonders that can't be counted-controlling the clouds & making lighting flash, putting the turquoise blue in the Caribbean & shining the evening sun with a blaze of red & brilliant orange. His miracles are too numerous to count, but if in doubt remember He raises the dead, feeds 5000 from one lunch & makes a donkey talk! He existed before anything was, holds together all that is & reigns over what you see & don't see.

You can't understand all God does-but you can choose to trust Who He is & what He promises. Don't allow what you don't know...to undermine your faith in the One Who does know. He's gentle, humble & kind gives rest to your soul-His yoke is easy & His burden is light; He loves you dearly. Will you focus on Him instead of what you don't know & release what's stressing you into His hands? (1 Cor 1:9, 1Thes 5:24, Col 1:16-17, Mt 11:29-30) LMM ‪#‎godisfaithful‬ ‪#‎christianinsightforlife‬

Keep pressing...

Keep pressing…your work is making a difference in the future of forever! Many won't understand, it's okay you don't answer to them, you're responsible to your Father. (Heb 12:2) LMM #keeppressingforward #christianinsightforlife www.facebook.com/christianinsightforlife

Letting go of what was...

Letting go of what was…the former familiar. You're in a new season-to say you feel vulnerable, insecure & awkward is an understatement. The past is gone, there's nothing there-let it go…reach forward to what lies in front of you. God wants to show you something new, but you won't see it coming forth...if you're still looking back. Life is a perpetual motion forward-it continues whether you choose to move with it or not. Say "yes" to the life Jesus wants to show you-He's made a way...will you follow Him there? (Isa 43:18-19, Phil 3:12) LMM ‪#‎willyoufoll‬owjesus #christianinsightforlife

Save yourself a lifetime of...

Save yourself a lifetime of frustration, fatigue & failure-seek God first...nothing else matters until you do! (Mt 6:33) LMM #seekGodfirst #christianinsightforlife

Saturday, March 29, 2014

Don't forfeit the fire!

Don't forfeit the fire...it's where you meet Jesus!!! The fires are the dire situations in life where you have to choose what seems radical or rational-you're faced with going in the fire & trusting God or justifying why you can't. These fires test what you profess to believe...then reveal where you stand. I've forfeited some fires in the past because I relied on my reasoning instead of God's truth & cheated myself out of God's best for me & missed the opportunity to meet Jesus. I regret I doubted Jesus would be there for me. Since then I've doubted, but instead of leaning into my understanding I ask Jesus to help me with my unbelief (Mk 9:24). I don't want to miss Jesus again-I'm in awe of the depth of His relentless love.

I really don't have words to express how my faith has grown in the fires, but I know with certainty I can count on Him to meet me every time. What fires are you avoiding...job concerns, dating issues, marriage problems, parenting conflicts, unhealthy friendships, character development, general life dilemmas...your relationship with Jesus? Forfeiting the fires threaten your livelihood & jeopardize your integrity...both keep you from God's best. What God calls you to...He will bring you through. Going in the fire & coming through has nothing to do with your ability, but everything to do with Who's ability you believe in!

Don't let doubt rob you of God's promises-ask Him to help you overcome your unbelief. Stand on what you know to be true...not what you feel to be true. God's truth says Jesus will do exceedingly, abundantly, more than you could ever imagine-according to the power that's at work within you (Eph 3:20). Choose to believe the power that's at work within you-it's where you will meet Jesus in the fire (Dan 3:16-27)! I called out to the Lord; He delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to Him are radiant-their faces are never covered with shame (Ps 34:4-5). Don't forfeit the fire...it's where you meet Jesus! Will you trust Him? LMM #donotforfeitthefire #christianinsightforlife

Face reality...

Acknowledging the impossible you're up against is facing reality...so is believing God will handle it. Make a decision to face reality & know God will handle it! (2 Chron 20:18) LMM #facerealitygodiswithyou #christianinsightforlife

God's got your back!

God's got your back! He's planned every day of your life (Ps 139:15-16), He's reliable & keeps His promises. He's never overslept, missed a meeting, had a hard time staying awake, difficulty articulating His thoughts or expressing Himself, been too sick to attend an event, missed a flight, been stuck in snow, had to borrow money or been unemployed...He's certain, confident, caring, funny, beyond brilliant! His yoke is light, His joy completes you & He will do abundantly more than you dare ask (Mt 11:28-30, Jn 15:11, Eph 3:20) Don't worry…God's got your back! LMM #godhasgotyourback #christianinsightforlife

Friday, March 28, 2014

Release the memories that bind you...

Release the memories that bind & call out discouragement-the mean & hurtful things said & done to you; the voices you play over & over in your head. Whatever you're holding onto...release & hand it to Jesus; allow Him to heal the broken parts of your heart with His love. Only Jesus can heal your wounds & give back to you what was taken or given away. He will take your hurt, grief & emptiness & give you His love, hope & joy. His truth sets you free & will untangle you from all the lies you've believed about you for so many years. Will you let Him heal you? LMM (Isa 61:1-3, Jn 8:32, Zeph 3:17, Jer 30:16-17) LMM #jesuswillhealyou #christiaininsightforlife

Know what you believe...

Know why you believe what you profess, if not you won't be able to stand on it when life challenges you. If the Son sets you free...you are free indeed! (Jn 8:36) LMM #thesonhassetyoufree #christianinsightforlife 

God's for you...not against you

God's for you...not against you. God's always willing to tell you the truth-if you're willing to receive it. He gives wisdom generously & won't criticize you while doing it. God wants you to succeed-He's forever waiting to help you. He will give you the desire & power to walk out what He asks of you. Don't underestimate what He will do through you because you feel He can't use you…your feelings create a skewed view of you. Feelings see through your finite ability-which is limited. Instead focus on God's ability which has no limits. God will flow His ability through you if you will believe in Him. Doing so allows you to shift your focus from you to Him. This is freeing because it takes the burden to produce off of you while giving you the confidence to move forward in His ability that's at work in you & not you.

God is for you...not against you! He will bring to completion the good work He started in you...if you are willing-are you? (James 1:5, Phil 2:13, Rom 8:31, Phil 1:6) LMM #godwillworkthroughyou #christianinsightforlife

Thursday, March 27, 2014

What if...you would be the you God designed you to be?

What if...you would be the you God designed you to be-would you act the way you do & feel better about you? Would your life look different-would you be in a different career? Would you carry out the desires God put in your heart without regard to what others might say? Would you speak up more for what you believe in-would you feel less pressure to prove your worth? Would you enjoy being you-embracing the talents & gifts God put in you? Would you more readily accept the differences in others, if you would first accept the differences...in you? Would you hear Jesus whisper to you more often instead of fighting off words of condemnation & anger towards yourself? Would you laugh more, sleep better & grind your teeth less if...you enjoyed being you?

We so easily toss aside God's workmanship in or order to be accepted by others & not to oppose the majority. And it's one of the biggest reasons there are so many sad, mad & miserable Christians-they're more concerned about how others view them other than they are about pleasing God!

When you're being the authentic person God designed you to be, youyou will thrive! Delight yourself in the Lord & He will give you the desires of your heart. God designed each one of us with a unique purpose & plan-to make a difference for Him in this world. What if...you would be the you God designed you to be-would you act the way you do & feel better about you? (Ps 37:4, Gal 1:10, Jn 12:43, Pr 29:25, Eph 6:7) LMM #whatifyouwouldbeyou #christianinsightforlife

Your status is NOT...your identity

Your status is not your identity...be careful, the world wants to label you with statuses to qualify your value then call it your identity. Don't confuse a status with your identity-statuses change throughout life but your identity remains the same in Christ-you are His child, there's only one you & He loves you!

God uniquely made you with your individual fingerprint & DNA that no other person has ever had or will ever have. You're a masterpiece that's fearfully & wonderfully made with a purpose to do good works God planned for you long ago. Embrace this truth-it's crucial for your emotional & spiritual development & to sustain the journey the Lord has called you to. The world will make numerous attempts to steal your identity & tell you who you are & what you can plan to accomplish in life. Your status is a label given by the world like single, married, divorced, renter, home owner, professional, unemployed, tax bracket, home address, etc.-they are labels not value indicators & they don't define you...you define them!

You belong to Christ-His love defines, authenticates & completes you! Purpose to know Him & you will be known by Him-His love for you is your identity! Statuses change... God's love & your identity in Him never change! (Eph 2:10, Ps 139:14, Phil 3:10, Col 2:6-10) LMM #youridentityisinchrist #christianinsightforlife www.facebook.com/christianinsightforlife

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Take a big breath type A personalities...

Take big breath type A personalities... willpower deceives you into believing if you try hard enough you can make things happen. You can try until you die...only Jesus makes things happen! Submit your will to His power then His strength makes you ready for & equal to anything! (2 Cor 12:9) LMM#willpowerdoesnotwork#christianinsighforlife

God is waiting to help you...

God is waiting to help you...seek Him first & have faith constantly (Mt 6:33, Mk 11:22). God's truth must be applied to "every" area of your life…then what you bring in the light...loses its power! Trust the Lord with all your heart-then He can make a way for you (Pr 3:5-6). Ask God for wisdom- He gives it generously & without finding fault (James 1:5). He is your hope every day( Heb 6:19)! God is waiting to help you...will you let Him? LMM #bringyourissuesinthelight #christianinsightforlife

Jesus...our Burden Bearer

The human heart & mind can't bear burdens in life-unless viewed through the eyes of God's love. Thank you sweet Jesus for being our Burden Bearer-bringing us through pain that we don't even have words for & holding on for us when we can't. (Ps 68:19, Heb 6:19) LMM #jesusbearsourburdens #christianinsightforlife 

Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Do you believe Jesus will help you...?

Do you believe Jesus will help you when you ask? I believe many of us have been in the shoes of the father who asked for help for his son who was possessed by an evil spirit in Mark 9:16-24. We know Jesus can help, but we're not sure He will. This father was exhausted-he'd been trying to get help for years with no results; He didn't know if he could take another let down. With the disciples unable to help-he was at the end of his hope & resources....then Jesus came on the scene & asked what was going on? I can hear the fear in this father's voice as he asks Jesus, "but if You can do anything, have mercy on us & help us."

We've all been in this situation, "Jesus, please help me..if you can?" As soon as we release the last word, we wince & hold our breath-wanting to believe He will, but trying to prepare ourselves if He doesn't. Jesus responded to the father, "if I can? Anything is possible for a person who believes." Jesus met this father in the middle of his hopelessness & challenged what he believed. The father took a risk on everything that was in him & he was going for it...Jesus had said, "anything is possible for a person who believes." So instead of looking at his hopelessness, he focused on humility & cried out, "I do believe, help me with my unbelief!" And Jesus did-giving him the hope to believe He could help.

Where we end…Jesus begins- perfecting His power in our weaknesses; giving us what we don't have & doing what we can't do. Apart from Him we can do nothing-that means nothing... including believing or having faith. Our part is to reach for what God promises-desiring to believe He will give us everything we need to carry out what He asks, but our tendency is to try to figure out how He will make things happen & we can't. When we do this we create doubt, because we're trying to apply human solutions to impossible situations…we're to believe God can- not figure out how He will. He will give us His hope to hold on to while we believe He will provide all we need. Put your faith in God's power…not man's wisdom! (Heb 6:19, 2 Cor 12:9, Phil 2:13, Jn 15:5, Phil 4:13, 1 Cor 2:5) 1/3/14 LMM #helpmejesus #christianinsightforlife www.facebook.com/christianinsigtforlife

Be comfortable with you...

When we're comfortable with who we are...we are comfortable with whomever we're around. Where the Spirit of the Lord is-there is freedom! (2 Cor 3:17) LMM #godgivesfreedom #christianinsightforlife

Monday, March 24, 2014

Fear is disguising itself as concern...

Release your mind from the constant circling of potential outcomes & scenarios...fear is disguising itself as concern. Your efforts can't fix this problem... but God can. Will you let Him? (1 Pet 5:7) LMM #godcanfixyourproblem #christianinsightforlife

Give your mind some relief...

Give your mind some relief, instead of focusing on "why" you are going through...begin to focus on "Who" lives in you & is with you-always until the very end! (Mt 28:20) LMM #godiswithyouuntiltheveryend #christianinsightforlife

When you know God's love...

When you know God's love-you can make it through any situation in life...because His love approves, strengthens & completes you! (Eph 2:10, Phil 4:13, Col 2:10) LMM #godlovesyou #christianinsightforlife

Sunday, March 23, 2014

Jesus' love is big...

Laura Mangin McDonald MA LPC Christian Insight for Life
Jesus' love is big...bigger than anything you need to restore, replace or replenish-bigger than anything you've done or come up against, need to let go of or go back to, make peace with or move on from. Will you let the big love of Jesus help you today? (Jn 16:33, Mk 5:38-40) LMM #biglove #restore #makepeace #christianinsightforlife

Saturday, March 22, 2014

When life hits hard...call on Jesus!

Life hits hard-sometimes with a pain you can't even give words to. When anguish consumes you & you're at the end... call on Jesus, He's mighty to save! He's your anchor of hope- holding on for you when you can't. When your mind feels like it's going to explode into a million pieces & your heart is about to burst wide open...call out to the Lord-He will lead you through places where you can't see, give you strength to press on when you have none & saturate your mind with peace despite the despair that engulfs you. 
Count on the LORD-put your hope in His Word-He turns your darkness into light. I am counting on the LORD; yes, I am counting on Him-I've put my hope in His Word. I sought Him & He delivered me from all my fears-those who look to Him are radiant...their faces are never covered with shame! Life hits hard-this is a reality-Jesus is mighty to save...this is a truth! (Zeph 3:17, Heb 6:19, Ps 88:2-3, Ps 130:5, Ps 18:28, Ps 34:4-5) LMM #callonjesus #christianinsightforlife

Perfection & performance...don't determine your value!

Laura Mangin McDonald MA LPC Christian Insight for Life
What a relief to know that perfection & performance don't determine value & worth (Phil 3:9)! I know this is God's truth & I do believe it, but daily I have to come against feelings of unbelief that want to convince me otherwise. True humility keeps me anchored-allowing me to accept what I'm not. I can't, but God can & He will do through me what He calls me to do-bringing to completion what He started in me (2 Cor 12:9, Phil 1:6).

This truth is for all who love God & gives the freedom to lay down who we think we should be & become who Christ says we are...His masterpiece created to do the good works He planned long ago (Eph 2:10)! We are new creations in Christ-the old has gone, the new has come (2 Cor 5:17). We're approved not because of what we do-but because of Who we belong to! If God's for us who can be against us (Rom 8:31)? Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom (2 Cor 3:17). Your past doesn't determine who you are-God does.

You're not here because you were the desire of your parents or because you were a mistake...you are here because the Creator of the Universe, your Father God, knitted you together with His very own hands (Ps 139:13). So wake up sleeper...lift your head, you've got important work to do in this world (Gal 5:14); stop debating the power that lives in you & take the steps to walk out the power God lends you daily (Eph 3:20)! Press forward in His strength, not yours-you are made for hard (Isa 41:10) & God wants to work through you. Are you ready? LMM #youarevaluedbygod #christianinsightforlife

You will feel wrong until...you give your wrong to Jesus

Laura Mangin McDonald MA LPC Christian Insight for Life
If a wrong was done to you-it doesn't make you wrong...but you will feel wrong until you let Jesus have it. (Isa 61:1-9) LMM #letjesushavethewrongdonetoyou #christianinsightforlife

Human hope sees an end...

Human hope sees an end-it's finite; unless it's anchored to God's hope…His hope has no end. God is your anchor of hope-He holds on for you when you can't, can see things you're unable to see & can do what's humanly impossible for you to do. Put your hope in God…not man's wisdom! (Heb 6:19, Heb 11:1, Mk 10:27) LMM #putyourhopeingod #christianinsightforlife

You've got what it takes...

Laura Mangin McDonald MA LPC Christian Insight for Life
You've got what it takes-Christ has equipped you, but you have to choose to use what He's put in you. Every moment you have the choice to rely on His strength that's in you-one moment, one breath, one step, then do it again; it sounds too simplistic, but most things are that He instructs us to do. "I have strength for all things in Christ Who empowers me [I'm ready for anything & equal to anything through Him Who infuses inner strength into me; I am self-sufficient in Christ’s sufficiency] (Phil 4:13)." You've got what it takes! LMM #christhasequippedyou #christianinsightforlife

Don't settle...you have a purpose!

Don't settle for just doing what you need to do another day & forfeit the future God's planned for you. You're purposed for God's glory. You've held back because you've reasoned your contribution isn't that important, you don't want to elevate your value, you've made too many mistakes or maybe you believe you missed your opportunity. I know you know that God's bigger than anything you've done, right? 
I don't want to sound rude, but I do want to be direct & truthful-this isn't about you...it's about what God's called you to do. He's uniquely purposed you to carry out specific tasks while you walk this earth-your trust in Him empowers you to carry out the call. You've reasoned & justified various excuses, but none of them are acceptable because they all come back to your ability. It's not your ability that enables you to do what God calls you to do…it's the attitude of your heart. God's got ability-He needs your availability! God works through available hearts that trust Him to direct their path. True humility is knowing you can't but God can. Your availability doesn't exempt you from opposition, doubt & isolation, but it does promise the Holy Spirit will prompt & affirm your spirit that you're doing the right thing for God. Where the Spirit of the Lord is-there is freedom! When you resist what God's called you to, you will feel a vague disconnect & dissatisfaction-it's because you're disobeying what God's asked you to do. You will remain feeling this way until you obey-stop making excuses. 
Wake up sleeper...you've got work to do! Some days you will feel totally helpless-this reinforces you can't do anything apart from God; remain in Him & He will remain in you. Other days doubt will overwhelm you but remember-when you're weak, you're strong; His grace supplies all your needs. Don't settle...you have a purpose! Are you ready to rise up & do your part? (Pr 3:5-6, 2 Cor 12:9-10, 3:17, Jn 15:5,  Eph 3:20, Phil 4:19) LMM #wakeupsleeper #christianinsightforlife

Friday, March 21, 2014

God's power is available to you...

God's power is available to you...you can do all things through Christ Who strengthens you! You appropriate His power by completely trusting, surrendering & relying on Him second by second…so that He can fulfill His plans through you! (Phil 4:13, Eph 2:10) LMM #trustGod #christianinsightforlife


Keep your eyes on Jesus...

Keep your eyes on Jesus so your trust is tethered to His power…not human wisdom! LMM
(1 Cor 2:5) #keepyoureyesonjesus #christianinsightforlife

Victory in trials...

The key to victory & maintaining your sanity during trials is...have faith constantly (Mk 11:22). LMM #victoryintrials #christianinsightforlife

Thursday, March 20, 2014

Don't let doubt jerk you around...

Don't let doubt jerk you around...doubt is what you're feeling, it's not God's truth! God summoned you by name; you're purposed to make a difference-God made your plans long ago! Stand firm & cling to the Word-there will be days your feelings will convince you that you surely missed God. Remember this-your feelings are real, but they are not God's truth. What you feel doesn't change God's truth...but God's truth will change how you feel! What you feel & see doesn't determine your destiny-it's what you believe & follow! God's mapped it out, Jesus has made a way & the Holy Spirit will reassure you! Move forward, enjoy life & let the joy of the Lord to be your strength even when you don't understand or can't see a way & most of all...don't let doubt jerk you around! LMM (Eph 2:10, Phil 1:6, Jn 8:32, Neh 8:10) #donotletdoubtjerkyouaround #christianinsightforlife

When life overwhelms you...God is with you!

When life overwhelms you...God is with you! Call out to Him-He always answers (Jer 29:12). When you're afraid, put your trust in Him (Ps 56:3). Know His truth-it will set you free (Jn 8:32). He's for you- nothing or no one can be against you (Rom 8:28). His hope anchors your soul-firm & secure (Heb 6:19). Delight yourself in God, He will give you the desires of your heart (Ps 37:4). His Word is a lamp to your feet & a light to your path (Ps 119:105). His love never fails (Ps 136:1). Those who look to Him are radiant; there faces are never covered with shame ever again (Ps 34:5). He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn & the justice of your cause like the noonday sun (Ps 37:6). Will you give God the things in life that are overwhelming you?  LMM #godiswithyou #christianinsightforlife

Don't bail on God...He won't bail on you!

Don't bail out...because you can't figure it out. What are your expectations? What you expect is what you will find. An expectation is a strong belief that an event will happen or be the case in the future. Every day you anticipate events-you expect things to happen based on what you believe. Many believe life's circumstances dictate what they can expect-this is a lie. As a Christian, your expectations are in Christ- being sure of what you hope for & certain of what you don't see (Heb 11:1). Fear screams, "what you see is what you can expect!" 
 
Listen closely, no matter what you see: a broken relationship, financial ruin, betrayal of a loved one, death, mental issues, medical disability, war, grief, diseased body, depraved mind...you can expect that God's mighty to save you & He will comfort you with His love (Zeph 3:17). Christ is before the seen & unseen-He holds it all together (Col 1:17). Life's circumstances don't determine your destiny or what you can expect. Your destiny has been determined by God, Jesus has already made a way & the Holy Spirit will guide you! Your part is to face the difficult circumstances then Jesus will walk you through, but if you don't face it...He can't walk you through it. Make a decision, put your confident expectation in Him-walk by faith, not sight (2 Cor 5:7). 
 
Life is cruel & unfair at times, but you can have a confident expectation despite the trials. Expect change; don't get caught up in how the change will occur-you can't figure it out. Jesus has overcome this world-He's deprived it of the power to harm you (Jn 16:33). Keep your faith in Him-constantly (Mk 11:22). Humanly speaking what you see is impossible, but not for God-all things are possible for Him (Mt 19:26)! Your expectations aren't in what you can do or see; your expectations are in God-He's got good plans for you (Jer 29:11). Don't bail on God...He won't bail on you. LMM #whatdoyouexpect #christianinsightforlife

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

You are God's masterpiece...

The more you receive God's love & renew your mind with His Word-the more your mind, heart & spirit are lined up with His truth...enabling you to believe who He says you are-His masterpiece! Then you can rise up & fulfill the good plans He made long ago for you. Know & receive God's truth & His truth will set you free!!! (Eph 2:10, Jer 29:11, Jn 8:32) LMM #knowthetruthanditwillsetyoufree #christianinsightforlife

Don't put unrealistic expectations on those you love...

Don't put unrealistic expectations on those you love by wanting them to fix the broken parts of your heart. No matter how hard a person tries to make up for the wrong done to you-nobody can be Jesus to you other than…Jesus. LMM (Isa 61:1-3) ‪#‎onlyjesuscanhealyou‬ ‪#‎christianinsightforlife‬

Nobody can be Jesus to you...

Wrong things happened to you...but you are not wrong. Don't settle for a life of feeling wrong about who you are. You are complete in Christ's love-but you must receive the completeness He offers. Jesus came so that you could have life & live it to the full. Listen closely, the enemy wants to steal, kill & destroy the life Jesus offers…His love gives you freedom to be comfortable with you!

Don't put unrealistic expectations on those you love by wanting them to fix the broken parts of your heart. No matter how hard a person tries to make up for the wrong done to you-nobody can be Jesus to you other than…Jesus.

The love of Jesus can take on the wrongs done to you-your release of them to Him makes room for His healing love to do a supernatural work in you. Will you allow Him access to the broken parts of your heart & let Him have the wrongs done to you so you can walk in the freedom He offers you? Where the Spirit of the Lord is-there is freedom! LMM
(Col 2:10, Jn 10:10, Jn 16:33, 2 Cor 3:17) #jesuswillhealyourbrokenheart #christianinsightforlife

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Correction...allows you to be used by God

If you're open to correction, you can be fully used by God. You were created to do the good works He planned long ago & He's committed to correcting you into walking them out. God will sculpt, shape, press, squeeze, add on & take away, build up & tear you down because He's forever committed to developing your character & spiritual maturity. Welcome these trials-they're developing your faith!

When your faith is tested, your endurance grows-which is a requirement to stay on course when the battles get bigger down the road. Ask God to give you insight & He will pour it out generously. Some trials you bring on & others are put on you-either way God will correct you for His glory if you seek Him. God's correction allows His perfection to be manifested through you-His love is made perfect in your weakness. 

Let God have His way with you-making you right with His love. Be confident of this-He will bring to completion the good work He started in you. God won't give up on you- don't give up on Him! His correction makes you right...not wrong. Will you let God's love make you right so you can be fully used & walk out the plans He made for you long ago?
(Eph 2:10, 1 Cor 2:16, James 1:2-4, 2 Cor 12:9, Mt 6:33, Phil 1:6) LMM ‪#correction #faithtested #askGod #‎christianinsightforlife‬

Don't give up...

Don't give up...it's after the wait that the promises come. During the wait is when your faith is built through perseverance & you continue to push forward when you don't feel like it-don't give up…God keeps His promise! (Heb 6:15) LMM #dontgiveup #christianinsightforlife

God's hope makes a way...

Many troubles come on us but they can't steal God's hope from us! God's hope makes a way when we can't see-leading us along the best path while He advises & watches over us! (Heb 6:19, Ps 32:8) LMM #godmakesaway #christianinsightforlife

Monday, March 17, 2014

Get over yourself...

The sooner you get over yourself & ditch your plans...the sooner God can carry out the good works through you that He planned long ago! (Eph 2:10) LMM ‪#‎getoveryourself‬ ‪#‎christianinsightforlife‬ www.facebook.com/christianinsightforlife

Get a good attitude...it determines the course of your life!

Get a good attitude…it determines the course of your life. My greatest strides in life have come with insight into my attitude. Asking God to examine my attitude & help me see where I need correction is something I will do until I go to Heaven. God's correction is to make us  right...not wrong. This revelation has changed my life & it will yours too!

The measure of thought & study you give to the truth you hear will be the measure of virtue  & knowledge that comes back to you-more will be given to you who hear...for him who has nothing even what he has will be taken away [by force]. Truth is the operative word...many go through the motions of saying, giving & doing but their heart's aren't pure. Outward actions are...just outward actions. But if you use what you've been given to the best of your ability...making the most of what God's placed in your hands-He will give you more.

Don't believe the lie that you don't have anything to give or use. God gives each of us something to work with...our attitude determines if we have the spiritual maturity to be trusted with more. If you're griping about your job...you're probably not ready for a promotion. If you're trashing your current car...you won't take care of new one. If you're not tithing the first tenth of your money & being generous now with what you have...you won't give more when you have more.

As Christians we're guaranteed to achieve in God's design-His ways work all the time with all people who submit their lives to Him. That includes our attitude...it determines the course of our life & what we're mature enough to handle. Don't waste anymore time-get a good attitude…it determines the course of your life! (Mk 4:24, Mt 23:25-28, Pr 3:5-6) LMM #getagoodattitude #christianinsightforlife
 

Sunday, March 16, 2014

Keep your sanity...trust God!

You will lose your mind if you try to understand life without trusting God...keep your sanity-trust God!
(Pr 3:5-6) LMM #keepyoursanitytrustgod #christianinsightforlife 

Don't grieve what's gone...

Don't grieve what's gone...or dread what's ahead; clinging to what becomes dust in your hands-blowing away into nothingness. Anything of kingdom value remains...unshakable-the years never end, moving forward into the future of forever-our eternal home. For this day you have a call, a job; you're to steward the love of Jesus that's alive in you to make a difference in this world-this kingdom. Don't delay or be distracted by what doesn't matter one more day! Stay focused, keep moving, don't give up & God will make your righteousness shine like the dawn & the justice of your cause like the noon day sun! (Heb11:25-29, Gal6:9, Ps37:6) LMM #stayfocused #christianinsightforlife

Saturday, March 15, 2014

Laura Mangin McDonald MA LPC Christian Insight for Life
Hurt distorts how you see...
If you've ever been hurt by those who were suppose to love you...you will struggle with believing those who have chosen to love you. Hurt distorts how you see the world because pain obscures your view. Distortion has convinced you that you don't measure up so you try to prove you're worthy enough to be loved. Fear then comes & does a work in your mind-wanting you to believe your worth is determined by others approval of you... this is a lie! Another person's approval has nothing to do with your value.

You're God's masterpiece- fearfully & wonderfully made (Eph 2:10, Ps139:14), He chose & loved you first (Jn 3:16) & you're an heir to the King (Rom 8:17). This is God's truth-it will never change nor is it open to debate or speculate. You must make a decision to believe you're loved, chosen & adopted (Eph 1:5, 1:11). Fear wants you to believe you're less than because someone didn't love you like they should have. You overcome this lie with God's truth-your identity is found in God's love & His love never lies or changes!

Until you have revelation of God's love, you will question if His love will fail you like human love did & you will push away those who truly do love you. Ask the Holy Spirit for help-He will give you revelation. Don't take the bait from fear, stand firm on God's truth-He won't forsake you (Deut 31:6). His love never fails or gives up on you (Ps 136:1). If someone didn't love you like they were suppose to-that doesn't make you unlovable that makes something wrong with them! Will you believe God & no longer let old hurt distort how you see? Where the Spirit of the Lord is...there is freedom-thank you Jesus! (2 Cor 3:17) LMM #godwillneverfailyou #christianinsightforlife

Are you facing a discouraging situation?

Are you facing a discouraging situation? Discouragement can debilitate the mind & make the heart sick, but you can take comfort in God's truth. Don't be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD will personally go ahead of you-His Presence is with you & He will never fail or abandon you. (Deut 31:8) LMM #godwillcomfortyou #christianinsightforlife

Are you in a mess?

Laura Mangin McDonald MA LPC Christian Insight for Life
Are you in a mess? God gives wisdom generously-listen & you will be given more. Reject the wisdom & even what you have will be taken! (Mk 4:24-25) LMM #listentowisdomitmakesyourlifesuccessful #christianinsightforlife

Friday, March 14, 2014

Adversity will test what you profess to believe...

Adversity in life will test what you profess to believe…then reveal where you stand. Adversity tests your faith-causing you to persevere & move closer to completeness in Christ. Then will you lack nothing-knowing the love of Christ & certain of His love for you!

For years I prayed to just get through adversity so I could put it behind me. I persevered & stayed focused then hoped God would provide. My hope was hoping God would see that I was trying to do my part-this left me anxious & uncertain. Then the Holy Spirit gave me revelation that I wasn't receiving all of God's love for me & until I did, I wouldn't be confident that my hope was in Him & that He would provide for me. When I began to embrace how much God loved me...I was able to move into His rest during adversity & be confident that He would provide beyond my wildest dreams!

Listen closely, until you get a revelation of God's love & that He's your enough in everything…you will be bound to never having enough in anything. His hope is your enough & His love completes & sustains you-each adversity is an opportunity to know & be known more by Him! Adversity in life will test what you profess to believe…then reveal where you stand. Don't miss your opportunity! (2 Cor 13:5, James 1:2-5, Rom 5:3-5, Phil 4:13, Eph 3:20) LMM ‪#Godishope‬ ‪#‎christianinsightforlife‬ www.facebook.com/christianinsightforlife

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

You have what it takes...

You have what it takes because God's power is at work in you. By faith you believe Who He is & in faith you take steps trusting He will do what He promises. But if you doubt God- you won't be able use what He gives you...because you won't trust you have it.

Believing & obeying God's truth sets you free to be who He's called you to be; this individual plan is part of His greater kingdom plan. Whatever God asks of you-He will also equip you to do. [Not in your own strength] for it's God Who is all the while effectually at work in you [energizing & creating in you the power & desire] both to will & to work for His good pleasure, satisfaction & delight.

Listen closely, God won't ask something of you that He won't carry out through you. Maybe others have-God won't, but He needs your trust & cooperation to do so. God's strength empowers you-making you ready for anything & equal to anything through Him Who infuses inner strength into you...you're self-sufficient in His sufficiency. Will you commit to know the Word, know God & know His truth...so you can know who you are in Christ? (Jn 8:31-32, Phil 2:14, Phil 4:13, Ps 34:19, Eph 2:10, 3:20) LMM #knowwhoyouareinchrist #christianinsightforlife

Fear will scream at you...

Laura Mangin McDonald MA LPC Christian Insight for Life 
Fear will scream there's no way you will overcome what you're facing. Faith is the only antidote for fear. I do believe Jesus...help me with my unbelief! (Mk 16-24) LMM #helpmetobelievejesus #christianinsightforlife

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Trials...develop & define us!

None of us look forward to trials in life, but remember this-the things that try to derail us...are the very same things that develop & define us! (James 1:2-4) LMM #bedevelopedanddefined #christianinsightforlife

Spiritual conditioning...get ready!

Laura Mangin McDonald MA LPC Christian Insight for Life 
Spiritual conditioning-time of prep & growth; confidence purged, beliefs challenged & comforts removed. Prepping your mind & growing your faith; the expansion required to move into the next season-making room in your mind replacing old ways of thinking with new ways. God must open up your mind before He can open up your future! Will you cooperate with Him & get ready? (Isa 43:19) LMM #getready #christianinsightforlife

Monday, March 10, 2014

Be careful what you hear...

Laura Mangin McDonald MA LPC Christian Insight for Life
Be careful what you hear; don't incorporate worldly ways of reasoning into your thoughts. As Christians we're to work with others in doing good, but we're not to acquire ways that oppose God's truth by adding or taking away from it. God's truth doesn't change-it's not subject to the understanding or endorsement of the human mind, eras or popular opinion.

Listen carefully, God's Word caters specifically & uniquely to every emotional, physical & spiritual need of every living person...regardless of gender, race, ethnicity or life experience. His truth promises peace in the mind & heart-there's nothing that's too big for His truth to trump. Only personal rejection of His truth will separate a person from the provisions He offers.

Many want what God offers, but not the standard of the relationship He requires-wanting to pick & choose the parts of the Word they agree with then adjust their relationship to their preferences & comforts. Adding or taking away from God's truth is flirting with disaster-don't drown in the grandeur of self & worldly deception by rejecting parts of His truth...you will forfeit the promises of protection & provisions that are promises to you! Turn from anything that places you in opposition to God's truth, repent & then run as fast as you can to your Father God...because He's waiting for you with open & loving arms! (Jn 8:31-32, Eph 2:10, Ps 34:19, 1 Cor 2:16, Jn16:13, Col 2:8, John 14:6, Jam 1:4, Phil 2:13, Isa 55:9) LMM #knowthetruththatsetsyoufree #christianinsightforlife

Saturday, March 8, 2014

So long regret...I have to go!

So long regret…I have to go. Regret is a painful emotion & will steal the promises of God if you're not careful. There are many things in my life that I would do different if I had a chance to do again, but I can't go back & change things. For years, after I was saved, I allowed regret to remind me of what I did or didn't do that caused pain for others. I thought I had to take it...after all, being saved didn't exempt me from the natural consequences of my former behavior.

One day while praying I was just a mess-I was begging God to help me make up for the wrong I had caused others either deliberately or in my ignorance. God clearly spoke to my heart that I was correct, I couldn't go back & change the hurt imposed, nor could I make up for something caused... but He could & He would! He reminded me that He is & will always be the Healer, Redeemer, Jehovah Jireh, Comforter, Restorer, Strong Tower, Deliverer-the Great I Am...Who's not constrained by our time frames! He is the past, present & future at the same time, the Alpha & Omega! My Father God met me in my pain & my petition to restore those loved ones that were hurt by my behavior. I had come to the end of myself in prayer that day-I had been sincerely trying to give back what only God could give. When I got out of His way...He made a way doing what I could never do.

That day I said so long to regret. Regret's tried numerous times to return & remind me of a the past, but I don't engage, instead, I lean into the shelter of my Father, My Strong Tower-He lovingly hides me under His wing & reminds me that He has restored & given back to those who were harmed in my ignorance & that He continues to do exceedingly more than I could ever do for them. Will you let God restore & give back to those you knowingly or unknowingly harmed? Tell regret…so long it's time for you to go! (I Jn 1:1-3, Joel 2:25, Eph 3:20)LMM ‪#‎solongregret‬ ‪#‎christianinsightforlife‬

Everything is going to be okay...


God's your source...not the world!

God's your source...not the world. Be informed & gain awareness, but don't be taken captive by worldly intellectualism for direction in life. CNN, The Wall Street Journal & Forbes provide current trends, topics & projections...but God gives wisdom, from His mouth come knowledge, understanding & a clear direction. Commit to Him whatever you do & your plans will succeed. God's your source...not the world. (Col 2:8, Pr 2:6-8, Pr 16:3) LMM #godisyoursource #christianinsightforlife

Lean into God & His Word...when life presses on you!

Lean into God & His Word when life presses on you-it's your confidence for life. When you're overwhelmed & feel you're out of resources with no plans-that's when you know the power that's at work within you & find out God is faithful to come through...if you will wait on Him.

These seasons increase your faith in God, heightened your sensitivity to the prompting of the Holy Spirit & enable you to know the truth that sets you free! Don't be naive, God will turn you inside out by challenging your beliefs, flushing out insecurities & purging your pride. It's a raw & vulnerable process where you discover God's love for you & that your value is in Who you belong to-not what you do. You trade your false confidence for His unwavering boldness & your need to prove for His approval. You learn to trust the promptings of the Holy Spirit-despite what your mind says & your eyes see. Daily you learn to push back & take another step into the unknown-there are times when weariness depletes every cell in your body & you entertain quitting…then God sends encouragement that energizes your entire being & you know you can do it because His Spirit fuels you.

You come to know without a doubt where you stand with God, that His love sustains, comforts & protects you…every one of His promises is true & He supplies all your needs! Apart from Him you can do nothing-but with His strength in you, you can do all things! All your hope is in Him because of Who He is-not what He does. The greatest part of these seasons being over isn't so much that they're over, but it's what you know when they are over…you are loved by your Father, He will never leave you & He has good plans for you! Will you trust God to do a work in you so you can know the power that's at work within you? (Eph 3:19-20, Jn 8:32, Phil 2:13, Phil 4:13, Jn 15:5) LMM #youarelovedbygod #christianinsightforlife 

 

A situation does not determine...your destiny!

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A situation can consume, overwhelm & paralyze you for a period of time, but it doesn't determine your destiny-God does. He can handle anything you're up against...will you let Him? (Heb 6:19) LMM ‪#‎godisyourhope‬ ‪#‎christianinsightforlife‬

Friday, March 7, 2014

God's love is bigger than any wrong...

There's no wrong that was done to you or a wrong that you've done that God's love can't take down...He is the Alpha & the Omega! Will you let Him have all the wrong you've been carrying around? (Isa 61:1-3) LMM #godislove #christianinsightforlife

Trials, heartaches & disasters...

Laura Mangin McDonald MA LPC Christian Insight for Life
Trials, heartaches & disasters in life-the hardships none of us can escape...the best plans don't prevent them nor does a strong walk with Christ spare us. God never promised that if we would believe, we would be exempt from hardship, but He did promise He would bring us through each one!

Do you completely trust God to bring you through hard seasons? If you mostly trust Him, you're not completely trusting Him & this leads to anxiety. Anxiety develops in the mind when an outcome is uncertain-this is God's design. It's our internal alarm to signal danger-the alarm goes off when we feel unsafe. If our alarm is working correctly we run to God when we're afraid with confidence He will provide. We cause a malfunction when the alarm goes off & we try to take on the burden independent of Him or partially trust Him. To correct the error, we renew our mind with His truth... that He's with us, will provide what we need & bring us through it.

Your outcome is certain as a follower of Jesus. God says to not be afraid or dismayed-He will uphold & strengthen you. Believing God doesn't require you to know how He will deliver, but it does require you to believe He will...otherwise you forfeit the comfort His promises give. If you struggle believing, ask the Holy Spirit to help you-He's your Helper & Comforter & will give you revelation! Only by faith can you believe God's promises & only the Holy Spirit can give you the faith to believe.

Which brings this truth full circle...we're not exempt from hardships, but we are promised that God will bring us through each one. Will you believe God to bring you through? (Ps 34:19, Isa 41:10, Heb 11:1, Phil 2:13, 4:19, Rom 12:2, Eph 2:8, Eph 3:20) LMM #godiswithyoualways #christianinsightforlife

Be comfortable with...you


God will always help you be the authentic you He made you to be...but He will never help you be someone else. (Eph 2:10) LMM #beyourauthenticself #christianinsightforlife

There's power in God's love...

LauraManginMcDonald ‏@itsLMM
When you know the power of God's love... problems you face lose their power! (Eph 3:20)LMM #christianinsightforlife #godisloveandpower

Use your time...wisely

How you act while in a place you don't want to be... determines how long you need to be there. Use your time wisely (James 1:2-7). 1/5/13LMM #useyourtimewisely #christianinsightforlife

The truth will...set you free!!!

Laura Mangin McDonald MA LPC Christian Insight for Life 
Don't be naive-following Christ challenges your beliefs, purges your pride & pulls you out of your Christian comfort zones & then...you will know the truth & the truth will set you free! (Jn 8:32) LMM #thetruthsetsyoufree #christianinsightforlife

Thursday, March 6, 2014

A conversation with God...

Laura Mangin McDonald MA LPC Christian Insight for Life A conversation with God...listen closely, I've got it-you didn't miss anything. I have no barriers & I'll provide for you; My love transcends time-past, present & future. Don't drown yourself in fears or try to figure out conflicts that are beyond you…some things you will never understand until you're with me in Heaven. I see the impossibles you see-but they're only impossible to you...they're not impossible to Me. Trust Me-the mind of the flesh leads to death, but the mind controlled by the Spirit is life & peace. 
Look at this world through My Word-it's a lamp to your feet & a light to your path. My Word can't be separated from Me; to profess to be a Christian but think like the world will mess you up...really it will. Accept Me, My Word & renew your mind with it...then you will hear My voice. You do know I've ordered every step of yours, right? You were planned by me-I formed you in your mother's womb...don't ever let anyone tell you that you weren't planned or don't have a purpose. You are purposed by Me; you don't have to feel this to believe it...but as you believe it-you will feel it.  
Know this truth, I've always loved you, but I desire for you to love Me too-I want to spend time with you every day. I know what's going on in your world…but I want you to want to be close to Me & be excited to share things or run to Me as soon as your heart is hurt so I can comfort you. Even though I never leave you, sometimes you forget this...call out to Me-anytime, anywhere, anyplace-I'll answer. Let My love satisfy you & wipe away all your fears...now rest child, I've got it all covered. (Rom 8:6, 12:2, Ps 91:15-16, 119:105, 139:13, James 1:6, Pr 20:24) 2/9/13LMM #godhasgotit #chrisitianinsightforlife

Do you feel trapped?

Do you feel trapped-with no way out? God will lead you out-His Word is a lamp to your feet & a light to your path. (Ps 119:105) LMM #godmakesaway #christianinsightforlife

When you're running out of resources & time...

Laura Mangin McDonald MA LPC Christian Insight for LifeYou're running out of resources & time-you're standing on God's Word & moving forward in faith, but things don't look good at all. Just breathe-God's got it but you won't know it, until only He can give you what you need. Where you end...He begins! (Phil4:19) LMM #godsuppliesallyourneeds #christianinsightforlife

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Facing adversity...

Laura Mangin McDonald MA LPC Christian Insight for Life 
What you profess to believe about God & you is revealed when you face adversity in life. Adversity knocks down props, messes up routines & removes facades presented to others...making a way for the authentic person God designed you to be & for you to be comfortable with you!!! 
Embrace adversity; it grows your faith, develops your character & sets you free…you don't have to make a way for yourself-God's already done that. But you do have to agree with His truth & be willing to take risks-especially leaving your comfort zones & be ready for opposition from others. When you accept the revelation that God's planned every second of your life, you will begin to let go of anxiety about being overlooked, not being good enough or not having what it takes.
Each time you face adversity, you have an opportunity to lay down who you think you are & become more of who God says you are-His masterpiece...created to do the good works He planned long ago. Are you ready to ditch your plans for His? (James 1:2-8, Jn 8:32, Eph 2:10) LMM #ditchyourplansforgods #christianinsightforlife

God's delay isn't denial...

Laura Mangin McDonald MA LPC Christian Insight for Life
God's delay isn't denial-it's a time to develop more character, increase endurance & know with certainty God is your hope. Then you will lack nothing & be ready for the next season He's calling you to because ...God's hope never disappoints! (James 1:2-4, Rom 5:5) LMM #godisyourhope #christianinsightforlife