At the end of the month, I share an encouragement recap. Scroll down to see May’s posts from Life Empowered. Take what you need and be encouraged, friend.
Your struggle is real, but so is your Savior.
Sometimes I put my struggle above my Savior. Some days I elevate my pain over the Prince of Peace. And there are moments when I prioritize my hurt over my Healer.
There have been many days where I've had to calibrate my mindset to reflect the hope I profess. I’ve had to get out of my head and into God's word.
This process isn’t always easy, and it's usually uncomfortable. Why? Because the struggle is real- the pain is real. And yet after the process of soul calibration, I am always renewed.
Because when I put my Savior above my struggle, I remember He has already overcome the world. When I give my pain over to the Prince of Peace, I find joy once again. And when I take all my hurt to the Healer, I am made new in the presence of the Almighty God.
Friends, don't let your pride or your pain keep you from the soul calibration you desperately need today.
I've done it too many times to count, but let me remind you that you don’t have to suppress your struggle in the seeking, asking, and knocking. Come as you are, struggle and all.
You don't have to suppress your pain to pray.
You don't have to sweep your sorrow under the rug to worship.
You don't have to hide your hurt from God.
You can take every doubt and disappointment directly to the living God today.
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Yes, our struggle is real, but so is our Savior. And when we come back to God and calibrate our soul, we are refreshed in His presence, promise, and provision for our lives.
Your struggle is real, but so is your Savior. And He has already overcome the world. So take heart today, friends.
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 NIV
Here is May’s encouragement recap. Take what you need, dear one. The Heavenly Father wants to encourage you with His love and empower you by His Spirit.
May Encouragement Recap
Washing Dishes with Jesus
The Burden to Bloom
With Love,
Audra
Thank you. Particularly at this moment in time for my whole being. Struggling for so long now with my body, mind and spirit. Your post is hitting home, and I will read it again tomorrow. I've been sleeping as much as possible today with the help of meds, to get relief from the torture within me. Thank you, beautiful woman/sister/friend. 🩷🌸🩷
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