Heart and Mind

I don’t know how I feel.

I mean I do,

I just don’t know what.

Why is love so confusing?

I wish life was simple again,

Remembering the good old days

When all I would have to worry about

Was a simple hello or a friendly goodbye.

Can’t I have love without pain?

I understand how I feel;

It’s just a stubborn emotion.

A Brick in the Road

My heart is deeply troubled. One of my guy friends that I message regularly on Facebook chat told me he was feeling horny and asked if I had a sex toy. I’m thinking I need to either de-friend him or avoid him. Luckily I told him not to violate Matthew 5:28, but I don’t think he understood that. He’s not exactly a church goer.

I’m sort of feeling like I need to hang around my gal friends from now on. I’m seriously tired of being around friends that really aren’t my friends. I’m tired of people trying to use me and treat me lower than a prostitute. At least prostitutes have some dignity. Men treat me like I have none.

I need to pray about this. I also need to discern God’s will for me. I know this is strange to say, but I have always wanted children. It’s a weird desire, I know. But at the same time, would an earthly marriage prevent me from having a closer relationship with God? Are all men like this? Sometimes I wonder.

Ragamuffin Week 2

February 8 – 14 2009:

Sunday: Power Sculpt level 1

Monday: Cardio Max (warm-up and 12 minute level 1), ran to class, lots of walking

Tuesday: Powersculpt level 2, ran to class, lots of walking, ran 2 miles in 18 min 4 sec! Woo hoo!

Wednesday: Ran to class; rested

Thursday: Rested

Friday: Danced with my mom–yay!

Saturday: Rested

P.S. I didn’t have lots of time this week, so I don’t have a video. Though I just bought a Nike+, so I will be able to track my runs! This most definitely makes my heart happy.

God Will Heal A Broken Heart

Matthew 5:4 – Happy are those who mourn, God will comfort them.

 HOW TO EXPERIENCE GOD’S COMFORT

1. Realize that God is with Me

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and He saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18

 Things I Need to Remember

God is aware.

“You (God) keep close watch on everywhere I go.” Job 13:27

 God cares.

“The Lord is good. He protects those who trust Him in times of trouble.” Nahum 1:7

 God wants to help us.

“Whenever we are in need, we should go bravely before the throne of our merciful God. There we will be treated with kindness, and we will find help.” Hebrews 4:16

 2. Release the Hurt How?

I must stop focusing on what’s lost and start focusing on what’s left.

“Forget what happened in the past, and do not dwell on events from long ago.” God says, “I am going to do something new.” Isaiah 43:18

“Don’t take revenge, dear friends. Instead, let God’s anger take care of it.” Romans 12:19

“But you, O God, do see trouble and grief; you consider it to take it in hand.” Psalm 10:14

 3. Rely on God’s Resources

God’s Alternatives to the Quick Fix

God’s Word (Reading the Bible)

“I am completely discouraged…revive me by your Word.” “Your Word has been my comfort.” Psalm 119:25,52

God’s People (Your Brothers and Sisters in Christ)

“Our God is a God of comfort. He comforts us every time we have trouble so that we can comfort others when they have trouble. We comfort them with the same comfort that God gives us.” 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

God’s Spirit

“I pray that God who gives hope, will bless you with happiness and peace because of your faith, and may the power of the Holy Spirit fill you with hope.” Romans 15:13

This certainly is not an exhaustive list of verses to help you or someone you know heal a broken heart. But it is a start. My prayer today is that those of you who have broken hearts will try this list. The healing process begins when you begin.

Thankful Thursday

Happy Thanksgiving.

“Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” -Ephesians 5:19-20