Do you know your mind has all these neural pathways that actually look like trees? These little trees are all the beliefs you have taken on throughout your life and some of them can be strongholds. Listen to this Podcast to hear about a stronghold I had and it how its taken me years to be free from it.
“I’d Prefer to Read Your Message!”
Years ago (probably at least 10) when the whole concept of writing an “ebook” came to the market, I signed up for a class to learn how to put one together, market it and of course sell it. We would have one on one time with the instructor. The first thing he wanted me to do was come up with a concept or a topic. What did we love to do and what do we want to write about?
I told him I had a passion for encouraging people. I’ve done it all my life and would love to create something encouraging people. He responded with “You write a book and make money doing that!” Wow what a spiral he brought me down or should I say I allowed him to.
Course was a waste of time!
I frankly don’t remember what I tried to write about after that, but it never really materialized. Sadly, the course was a waste of money. It was years later that I remembered that statement from him and it was like God opened my heart and said to me, “Who says you can’t make money encouraging people. What do motivational speakers do?” Oh my gosh, what a wakeup call. That was the beginning to breaking a stronghold in my life. A stronghold is a false belief that you believe is truth.
When a false belief is held onto, it becomes a stronghold and it grows and grows and grows to the point that it sets the stage for things in your life. By holding onto that stronghold, you have created neural pathways in your mind that are so inter-twined that it will take some concentrated effort to untangle them.
Now my desire to encourage wasn’t about making money necessarily because I love to do it no matter what. But in that instance, we were to create an “eBook” to sell and that was my heart.
What lesson did I learn from that man’s disparaging comments?
- When people discourage you, walk away! And especially don’t give them your money.
- When God has put something in your heart, believe God!
- When you are gifted in something, it’s not for naught. Follow your gifting.
God told me to start writing back in 2009 and sadly I ignored it. (That’s for a whole other story that I will share down the road). But in 2011, I decided to obey and began writing a Blog on divorce. It was somewhat fresh in my mind at that time as my divorce was still lingering.
I gave that writing up (part of that same other story I’ll share down the road). Then in 2021, I was convicted that I was not obeying what God instructed me to do so I began to get serious about writing. That’s when “Daddy … Can I Have Your Heart?” was birthed. I have since been writing as the Lord has laid out for me my focus and it even gets clearer as time goes on.
Love this Scripture!
Back in July of 2021, He gave me the Scripture “Revive us again, O God! I know you will! Give us a fresh start! Then all your people will taste your joy and gladness.” Psalm 85:6 TPT. That was when Giving You a Fresh Start After Trauma was birthed. The concept and thought are that at every moment of every day we can have a fresh start no matter where we are in life or what surrounds us. But sometimes the pain surrounding us is so intense that it’s hard to start again.
Revive Joy
Because of pain in our life, we may need to Revive Joy because the “joy of the Lord is our strength.” Without joy, life seems bleak and dark. Go back to the Scripture above. He wants to give us a fresh start so we can “taste His joy and gladness.”
Rejuvenate Destiny
There are times when you need to Rejuvenate Destiny in your life. Rejuvenate means to bring back to life. We all have destinies or callings from God, but sometimes bad things happen to us, and we let our destiny die away. It did me (part of the story for later).
Restore Health
Lastly, so so many people need to Restore Health in their life. Our bodies were created to heal itself. It just needs the right tools. It’s hard to restore our bodies when we try to use chemicals. (Chemicals may take care of the first issue but then cause side effects so you have another issue. I so witnessed this with my mom.)
Natural healing is something that I am very passionate about because I have a very personal story that started me on that journey 48 years ago. My son was healed of night terrors at 18 months old and he was healed naturally … his doctor couldn’t help … “he’ll outgrow it” was his response!!!! Are you kidding me?
What is Happening in Your Life Right Now?
Is your life in pain right now and you need revive some joy? Have you pulled away from your destiny, or have you actually not ever uncovered why God created you? Know that at any time you can rejuvenate it. Or do you need to have your health restored so you are not fighting health issues one after another but having a life of health and well-being?
I would be honored to coach you regarding any of these issues. Or your other option is to just continue to read my writings. You can find all my Blog posts here.
I do offer a Study Guide on Your Journey to Wholeness! to guide you along your health journey.
In summary, don’t let others pull you down or be critical of who you are and who God created you to be. Don’t give other people that power over you. Be sure you have joy, are walking in what God created you to walk in and most importantly be sure your health is restored to what God desires for you.
Either way, let’s get your life back on track to live in peace, love, joy and health. I love you all as well as the Father loves you.
Your Spiritual Life & Health Coach … believing in you!
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