What Condition is Your Heart in Today
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Adversities and difficult times……..How do we get through them?
With God, Jesus and the Holy Ghost!
Only when we give our heart to God as that of a child, void of self and ready to be filled with only God can our relationship grow into an intimate one where God can use his soft voice for guidance.
It never says anywhere that if you are a Christian that life will be free of difficulties. With God leading you in a intimate relationship in your life you can learn as Paul did.
Philippians 4:11-12 ” I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything in Him who gives me strength.”
Paul’s heart was completely FULL of God. God was leading Paul’s way through all of the adversities of his life.
An adult human average weighs about 165 lbs. his heart only weighs about 9 lbs.
The word heart is in the Bible more than 756 times. God wants our hearts. Think about it, doesn’t the heart control the entire body? We could not think or draw a breath without a beating heart.
God doesn’t want some of you He wants ALL of you.
You ask how do I do this? It comes from giving your complete, empty heart, void of self. Giving that heart and waiting to be fill with the power of God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit.
God will lead you through your difficult times. He has a beautiful plan for each and every one of his children.
After the tragedies of devastation, does God not bring new life and new growth in the plains of the floods and volcanoes?
We are his children. Have we given a corner of our heart or our entire heart to God?
Difficult times, how did I get through them and how will you?
Psalm 46:1-3 ” God is our refuge and strength, an ever present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging.”
Psalm 121:1-2 “I lift up my eyes to the hills- where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the maker of heaven and earth.”
Have a beautiful day filled with a heart full of God leading each step!
Thais
Tags: Bible, book, Christian, heart, Paul
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February 21st, 2011 at 9:01 am
I’m in
February 21st, 2011 at 11:41 am
Thank you for your post. I love the verses you’ve used in your post. I look forward to reading your book and thank you for sharing your intimate thoughts with us.
February 21st, 2011 at 2:44 pm
Love your post and how wonderful it is to know that “God doesn’t want some of you (me), He wants all of you (me).”
February 21st, 2011 at 2:51 pm
Wow! Your book sounds amazing! I have three friends all in different stages of their cancer journeys. I’m sure your book would be a great encouragement to all of them. I’ll have to order a few copies. Thanks for being vulnerable and sharing your story!
February 21st, 2011 at 2:51 pm
Thanks for sharing.
February 21st, 2011 at 3:21 pm
“Adversities and difficult times……. How do we get through them?
With God, Jesus and the Holy Ghost!”
Amen!
I’m glad to have been introduced to your blog today and I look forward to reading more of your thoughts/heart. Your book sounds wonderfully helpful and encouraging as well.
February 21st, 2011 at 3:40 pm
Wow. What a journey you’ve been on. Thank you for sharing the Truth! I know you will help so many women!
February 21st, 2011 at 3:44 pm
Very thought provoking post complete with the verses to show us who our help is. Thanks for sharing. Have a wonderful day.
February 21st, 2011 at 3:49 pm
What a beautiful post. Thank you for your story!
February 21st, 2011 at 3:56 pm
Thanks for sharing your heart. Today my heart is grateful for so many things but most of all that I have a Savior who loves me. That is what I hang onto when things get tough. My heart is also a bit sad as tomorrow will be the one year anniversary of the death of my Mom. She was a 2 time cancer survivor….mastectomies in 1980 and 1999. She was 86 when she died and it wasn’t from cancer. She showed me that you can live a full life without having breasts. My heart is also glad that Mom is with Jesus and no longer has any of the pain from her illnesses and the heartache of losing 3 of her adult children (she had 7 children) within 9 years, two of them within 6 months of each other and both from cancer illnesses….my older sister from leukemia and older brother from lung cancer.
Thank you for sharing your story with us.
God Bless
Brenda
February 21st, 2011 at 3:57 pm
If I win this book I’m going to give it to my friend Lauren’s mom who has breast cancer. Thank you for writing it and I know it will bless many women as they read it. God is still good no matter what we go through and His love for us is unending.
February 21st, 2011 at 4:07 pm
I came from Karen’s website. I am looking forward to reading your book. I have been trying to find my new “normal” after a head injury from a car accident 10 years ago that has left me with nerve damage and constant dizziness. I thank God and you for sharing your story!
February 21st, 2011 at 4:30 pm
As a sister survivor, my heart was saddened to hear about your trials and challenges…however my heart was greatly encouraged to read of your triumph and hope. I look forward to reading your book. (and checking out your site…off to a doctor’s appt, but will be back!)
February 21st, 2011 at 4:34 pm
So beautifully written. I think all of us, at times, can use this encouragement in our christian walk. Your book would be especially great for my sister right now as she is going through so many trials at once. Thanks for sharing and for the encouragement!
February 21st, 2011 at 4:40 pm
I just came from Karen’s site and wanted to tell you personally that I am looking forward to reading your inspirational book. Thank you for sharing your story and touching the lives of so many. You are a blessing!
February 21st, 2011 at 4:43 pm
Thank you for sharing these verses of encouragement and your exhortation to give God our whole heart. What a difference it makes.
February 21st, 2011 at 4:53 pm
What a wonderful “YOU”
February 21st, 2011 at 4:54 pm
Thank you for sharing your story in a book. My sister-in-law passed away just after Thanksgiving after a 20+ year battle with breast cancer. She was the same age as my mother-in-law was when she lost her battle 30 years ago. Her courage was an inspiration and I look forward to gettin g a copy of your book to read.
February 21st, 2011 at 5:04 pm
I found this page via Karen’s site. I pray I win!
February 21st, 2011 at 5:08 pm
Thais,
I had a breast cancer scare last year. I’m so looking forward to reading your book since so many of my friends are walking this journey.
February 21st, 2011 at 5:16 pm
Thais~ My prayer is that if I ever have to go thru any serious medical conditions in my life I will be able to have the peace that God promises to give me and not be anxious about it. With two of my siblings having cancer it is hard not to think of it being hereditary. I would love to be able to share this book with my brother and sister. Thankyou for your testimony of how God helped you thru your trails.
February 21st, 2011 at 5:30 pm
I am so thankful that God led me to your website. I have been undergoing so many trials and struggles lately, and I needed to read these words of encouragement. God is so Good!!!!
February 21st, 2011 at 5:46 pm
Thais – I am just starting out on my journey with breast cancer. I just turned 40 this January and I’m trying to figure out our “new normal” with my husband and 12 yr old daughter and almost 8 yr old son. Nothing is the same but we hope and pray that God will show us the new normal He has in store for us that will far exceed our expectations. Can’t wait to read your book.
February 21st, 2011 at 5:49 pm
I am so thrilled that I came across your website! You are SUCH an inspiration to us all! I cannot wait to read your book! I know I will be Blessed by reading it and can pass it along to many of my friends who I know will be Blessed and inspired by it as well! May God continue to Bless and keep you thru your journey in this life! Thank you for the opportunity to win your book!
February 21st, 2011 at 6:15 pm
Hello Thais,
I did jump over from Karen’s site. You are an incredible inspiration! Thank you so much for sharing your story. I keep wondering through all my tough times, if God wants to use me to reach out to others, but apparently, I’m not quite ready yet… i’m still gathering experiences. Through, my father’s suicide, major clinical depression and most recently my husbands infidelity and my fight back from the brink of divorce, I have finally realized that He is all I need and that I cannot do this by myself. I have really learned to hold onto Him, even if I feel like I’m only holding onto a thread. He can do anything he chooses to do, but He also has His own timing (which is perfect) but so hard for me to wait for. I know He is good, I know He is faithful and I know He loves me. I will come through only by His grace and to Him be the glory! I’d love to ready your book. Bless You! -Dory
February 21st, 2011 at 6:20 pm
I am so happy that Karen led me to your website/blog. What a way you have with words! You are a strong and wonderful woman, I think. Thanks so much for sharing. And thank you for the sharing a copy of your book with some lucky person!
February 21st, 2011 at 6:26 pm
What a beautiful name you have and such an inspiring story. Thanking Karen for sending us on over to your beautiful words. I love the scriptures in Psalms. They are so very comforting. God will teach us to “Dance in the rain” if we just let him. God Bless you Thais
February 21st, 2011 at 6:35 pm
Thais- You are an inspiration!! What a wonderful praise report. Love and Blessings to you
February 21st, 2011 at 6:43 pm
I came from Karen’s site, and I love and agree with this quote of yours
“Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well-pressed body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, latte in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming, ‘Whoo-hoo! what a ride’ “
Thanks for putting a smile on my face, and reminding me about God’s love and grace for me.
February 21st, 2011 at 7:12 pm
I am indeed here from Karen’s site! I posted there first and upon reading the verse here today, I mean no offense, but I had to laugh out loud. I used the same Philippians verse in my post to Karen as it describes my life’s struggles. God is always perfect in his timing isn’t He?! I pray to receive a copy of your book through the drawings here or at Karen’s site. You have further inspired me on my own writing journey. I will be certain to follow you on your site here, you have a new fan! I invite you to view my post at Karen’s site to save your comments from my lengthy tome, as well. My most recent story is also told at http://justusthree4him.blogspot.com/ for now.
Blessings to you.
Candace
February 21st, 2011 at 8:35 pm
Spunky lady of God – I just love that! Blessings on your healing and sharing of our Lord♥
February 21st, 2011 at 10:37 pm
My best friend was diagnosed with breast cancer almost a year ago she is done with chemo but still is in radiation she has not been able to work so she has been able to go to church with me after a long time of praying and asking her to come with me I would be so grateful to give her a copy of your book she would be so blessed by your inspiration and story thanks for the chance for a copy
February 21st, 2011 at 11:25 pm
Thanks so much for sharing, Your Story. We can find someone that has gone through so much and also learn from them.
February 22nd, 2011 at 12:07 am
Thais, it sounds as though you are in the middle of living Is. 61:2-3 as a shining example of our LORD’s favor…bringing comfort and provision, exchanging ashes for beauty, mourning for gladness, dispair for praise, and allowing Him to display His splendor in her life.
I can’t wait to read your story! Thank you for sharing your tender places with us.
February 22nd, 2011 at 12:10 am
Just came from Karen’s sight…as I am a new follower of her blog. I am inspired by your personal story. Thanks for giving me a second chance to win on your sight.
What a great post!
February 22nd, 2011 at 12:31 am
I am so glad that you are a survivor and I would absolutely love to read your book. Thank-you to Karen for giving us your website. I love to read blogs from inspirational writers. May God bless you and keep you under His care!
February 22nd, 2011 at 3:30 am
I cant wait to read your story. May God bless.
February 22nd, 2011 at 2:28 pm
I am in!!
February 22nd, 2011 at 2:28 pm
I am in!!!
February 22nd, 2011 at 3:32 pm
I am looking forward to reading your journey! My mom is a 10 year breast cancer survivor as well as a survivor of a horrific life threatening closed head injury! I think your story will resonate with ours.
February 22nd, 2011 at 6:50 pm
I would so love a copy of your book–our lives are very similar–wish you lived closer–just know we would be great buds!!! Thanks,Barb Wall
February 22nd, 2011 at 7:42 pm
Good afternoon, stopping by from Karen Ehman’s blog! Blessings to you for looking on the bright side of your life! God has given you a special gift!
February 22nd, 2011 at 9:11 pm
Thais, all I can say is WOW! I can hardly wait to get my own copy of your book to read. I really appreciate that you are so willing to let God use you and your circumstances to help so many people grow closer to Him. Thank you so much for sharing. LOVE the scriptures!
February 23rd, 2011 at 3:54 pm
Psalm 121 is one that I read before I would go to bed – when my husband would be working night shift. That Psalm would give me ease and remind me God had it all in His control.
February 23rd, 2011 at 4:41 pm
AMEN!!! I needed to hear this today!! Thank you!
February 23rd, 2011 at 5:49 pm
Your book sounds powerful. I have a friend going through stuff I can not even imagine…think this book would be an encouragement to her!
February 23rd, 2011 at 7:36 pm
I really feel led to give this book to my friend Lauren’s mom. If I don’t win it this time around …I must buy it for her. Blessings!
February 23rd, 2011 at 10:18 pm
God Bless You. I can’t wait to read your book.
Focus on Him and He will lead your path.
February 24th, 2011 at 4:16 am
Hey there! I am hopping over from Karen’s site. I too am a cancer survivor, breast sarcoma. I would love to read your book. I have hopes to publish my journey one day too.
So very nice to meet you
February 24th, 2011 at 9:20 pm
I’m focusing on learning more scripture to use in my life when I go through trials…my first:
Isaiah 41:10
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.
February 24th, 2011 at 10:38 pm
Came over from Karen Ehman’s site, can’t wait to read you book.
February 25th, 2011 at 12:50 am
i’d love to share this posting with the readers on my site. thanks for sharing!
February 25th, 2011 at 3:19 pm
Hello Candace
You are the winner. Please send me your address at vanginhoven.thais@gmail.com Thank you
February 25th, 2011 at 9:54 pm
Good to hear your a survivor, it’s been a long time since high school. I too, am a cancer survivor, it does change your live!! I whis you well, hang in there, Greg
February 27th, 2011 at 10:21 pm
Hello. I am from England and I sort of found out about the book from my Proverbs 31 daily devotion,and just kept getting this nagging feeling to purchase the book.
I purchased the book on Friday via Amazon Kindle store and read the whole book Friday night, I just could not put it down.
This book for me was just a wonderful show of obedience to God and how letting go and letting God really helps form a very personal relationship with our father.
I must admit I like to control situations and if I feel God is not working fast enough I am more than happy to step in to offer my help:)
This book has taught me about having patience, loving people, sharing and most of all relying on the one who ultimately knows the plans he has for each and every one us.
So if you have not read the book please do, it was one of the most inspiring books I have read in a long time.
March 4th, 2011 at 1:27 pm
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