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Desiring Change
New changes in my life sometimes produce mixed feelings of fear, anxiety, joy, or excitement. Then other times I desire change, but I have to wait patiently for God’s timing. I’ve discovered our jobs, homes, and even certain relationships may require change in order to allow God to continuously shape us into His image. Change is necessary. For emotional and spiritual maturity, we need to allow the Holy Spirit to change us and transform our hearts and minds. Romans 12:2 states, “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world,...
read moreSharing Our Story
I genuinely love using my experiences to help others. When I see God in the midst of my joy and pain, I begin to have a passion to reveal how He has worked in my life. This month I had the chance to share my story to a wonderful group of women at a Ladies Retreat. When I discovered my testimony impacted others, my love for my amazing Creator intensified. As a result, I am enjoying the process of growing both emotionally and spiritually so much more. In I Chronicles 16:8, we are encouraged to “Give praise to the Lord, proclaim His...
read moreBecoming Courageous
I was recently asked if I would speak at my church’s upcoming Ladies Retreat. My heart immediately leaped with excitement at the thought of sharing my testimony to a large group of women. I accepted the challenge and started thinking about this wonderful opportunity I’ve been given. However, my feelings soon turned to fear and anxiety. I wondered, “Will I be able to clearly deliver the message I’ve been called to proclaim?” In search for the answer to my question, I was led to one of my favorite stories in the Bible. It...
read moreDiscovering Our Identity
I spent many years searching this temporary world seeking to discover who I was. I tried feeling significant in my career as a teacher, valuing my cultural heritage as a Ukrainian, reading more books on how to become a good wife, listening to speakers tell me the best way to parent, and depending on friends for relationship advice. While there was nothing wrong with doing these things, I was missing the most important step. It was finding my true self-worth and identity as a child of God. When we are developing genuine relationships with...
read moreLooking to Our Perfect Savior
I find it amazing that Jesus Christ didn’t enter this earth as a full grown, mature adult. Instead, our Perfect Savior came into this world as a precious baby. We are reminded in the Bible: “And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man” (Luke 2:52). As He grew, He experienced joy when people accepted Him as well as pain when individuals rejected Him. Still, Jesus maintained a close relationship with God and developed genuine relationships with various people throughout His human life. We can learn a great...
read moreAllowing God to Transform Us
An individual with a thankful and forgiving heart is very attractive. We desire the company and friendship of someone who is compassionate, kind, humble, and patient. As believers, we don’t need to try on our own strength to develop these wonderful qualities and characteristics. If we allow God to transform us, we will begin to be described as someone who cares more about others than themselves. Ultimately, we will be able to display a genuine love that only comes from our Creator. Every day I notice more areas in my life I need to...
read moreSeeing Miracles and Recognizing Blessings
Nine years ago, a doctor told me I had polycystic ovary syndrome. Sadly, I discovered this was a disorder that contributes to infertility among a significant number of women. I admit there were times I demanded and expected a miracle from the Lord during my crisis situation. I was even frustrated, disappointed, and upset that I was given this obstacle in my journey towards trying to become a mother. However, my merciful Heavenly Father eventually allowed my body to deliver two precious, beautiful babies. Today my children are a...
read moreMaking an Incredible Difference
When we grow, we will begin to think about the legacy we’ll leave behind and we will have an intense desire to make a difference in this world. We will experience empathy when we see someone suffering and we will start to feel compassion for those who are in need. More importantly, we will long to know God’s call for our lives and we will wish to take steps towards following His incredible plan. As we embark on the journey towards emotional and spiritual maturity, I’ve discovered we will automatically begin making lasting...
read moreCreating Beautiful Relationships
As an art instructor, I teach many children who desire to create beautiful artwork. However, many do not know where to begin. They need me to help them form a plan and guide them into designing a wonderful masterpiece. I’ve learned that creating artwork can be similar to building a beautiful, lasting relationship. We can trust God with all our hearts to give us direction and assistance. He is our Perfect Teacher, Counselor, and Advisor. Ephesians 2: 10 states, “For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good...
read moreHearing God Speak
We were given many special abilities to communicate our emotions to God through songs, poems, stories, prayers, and artwork. However, a deep relationship with the Lord not only includes crying out to Him, but requires listening and hearing Him answer us, too. Sometimes it may seem our Creator is distant and we may mistakenly think He is not speaking. As I grow, I am learning not to misinterpret the moments of silence I may experience with God and even with people. Silence does not indicate that the Lord abandoned us and it...
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