Tell Me Your Story

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My Story ~ Big Daddy Weave

 

 Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. ~ Matthew 11:28 NKJV

 

After talking with other women, I’ve realized that we’re all struggling to find our “drive” again: to keep our houses in order, exercise, meal plan, get together, and/or study our Bibles. The enemy was cunning and convinced us all it was a “just me” scenario. We each blamed different things, but after learning the truth, it’s obviously a spiritual attack. Fortunately, we have the “recipe” to win: fight this spirit with an opposite spirit.

 

About 6 years ago, I struggled to remain in the sanctuary of our church. Though nothing had changed, everything seemed to scream at me to leave. When I took my struggle to my pastor, he told me to begin worshipping Jesus before I even began my walk toward the sanctuary. He said the only way to fight this kind of attack was with an opposite spirit. After two Sundays of doing it, I never had that issue again.

 

How do we approach this attack? If unrest is the issue, then rest is the answer. Not sleeping but resting in the arms of Jesus. We get back to that place by falling in love, again.

 

Tell me your story. When and how did you fall in love with Jesus? Which verses drew you to His heart? Even if you fell away, what drew to Him, again? Was it a worship song that reminded you of His love and faithfulness? Whatever it was, go back to it. Spend time just enjoying those songs, verses, and time with your Savior, again.

 

You fight hell fire with Holy fire, unrest with rest, dryness with refreshing springs, and anger with love. This is a fight, one that Jesus has equipped you to win. If you don’t know where to start, then tell me your story. When did you fall in love with Jesus?

©Heather Potts 2022

Soul Refreshment

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Dear God ~ Cory Asbury

he refreshes my soul... ~ Psalms 23:3 NIV

We all need a touch from God, a whisper, a reminder that He's with us. Maybe it’s been a rough week, but you received a call, email, or letter, letting you know that you are loved - that was God. Maybe it’s your birthday and you're feeling a little down because things didn't go as planned, but there’s a surprise birthday parade past your house - that was God. Maybe, like at our house, your youngest child had another bad dream and ended up in your bed, but an hour later, woke you with her laughter as she dreamt about something wonderful - that was God.

We never know when or how God will show up to refresh our souls, but as we look for Him, we're sure to find Him. This year might not be going as you planned. The school year might close differently than you'd hoped and expected, but during each leg of the journey, God has been there. 

If, today, you feel as though you need a touch, a hug, a smile, or just a word of encouragement from your heavenly Father, don't fret. He's always with you and is sending refreshment to your soul, often in surprising ways.

©Heather Potts 2020

NEW

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Making All Things New ~ Elevation Worship 

See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. ~ Isaiah 43:19 NIV

When Savannah was little, everything prior to now was yesterday. For Elizabeth, it’s last year. It sometimes caused people to give us funny looks, depending upon what else came out of their mouths. But what if we all spoke that way? What if we held the concept of time like a child: that our focus is now, and the past is an oblivious point in time?

Isaiah 43:19 is an amazing promise from God! It refreshes and revives. It restores and bolsters new hope.

The enemy is not creative. He reweaves old lies and brings to mind past failures and hurts. But because of Jesus, you can boldly, proudly, and gladly say, "That was yesterday. Today, God promises to do something new in my life! He's already begun. Praise God that, because of the Blood of Jesus, I am new, washed clean, and don't have to live in yesterday, anymore!"

Thank you, Father, for doing something new in our lives. I know the devil likes for us to fear the new change, but You use it as a means to propel us into Your purpose for our lives. Thank you for refreshing and restoring hope to us, today. In Jesus’ Name I pray Amen.

©Heather Potts 2019

I am His Sheep

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Different ~ Micah Tyler

The Lord is my Shepherd [to feed, to guide and to shield me], I shall not want. He lets me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still and quiet waters. He refreshes and restores my soul (life); He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. ~ PSALM 23:1-3 AMP

Having been in the valley for over a year, I can attest to how much I have felt like a sheep. There were many times I wanted to go my own way, to stay a “stay-at-home” mom. But my Shepherd helped to steer me on His path. During these last four weeks of watching my grandpa slip away, having more job-doors close on us, and suddenly losing my father-in-law, my Shepherd saw that I was becoming worn down and weary. That’s when He led me along paths that were filled with time to rest and plenty of nourishment. He’s also been bringing refreshment to my soul by bringing family and friends, whom I don’t often see, to town. He does it not only because He can, but because He wants to do it.

For my God—my Shepherd—it wasn’t enough to heal and hold me. His desire is to open my eyes to the beauty He’s making of our lives, encouraging us to keep following Him. It was for His purposes that He brought us 1500 miles away to Wisconsin, where we’d get to meet and reconnect with friends and family who used to be 1500 miles away. Yes, 81 job-doors have been closed on us (on Brad), but we only needed to find the right ONE to open. That one wasn’t at all what we expected, but part of following our Shepherd is experiencing unexpected blessings and changes He uncovers in us along the way.

If you are walking through a valley of your own, I know how overwhelming it can feel. Now’s the time to run to your Shepherd so that He can heal and hold you, but also so that He can open your eyes to the experiences—the blessings and changes—of following Him.

©Heather Potts 2018