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When Our Self Esteem Is In Trouble

Today Can Be Different Posted on March 5, 2025 by SherylMarch 3, 2025

Self-esteem is a fragile thing, especially when we don’t base it on what God’s Word says about us. In the past, I based my self-worth on what I did (or didn’t) accomplish or what others thought of me. My relentless need to be loved and accepted drove me to unhealthy relationships, which left emotional scars.

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Posted in Christian Up! (Maturing in Our Walk) | Tagged circumstances, depression and anxiety, difficult circumstances, Easter, life's circumstances, Psalm 18:28, relationships, self-esteem, suicide, unconditional love

When We Act Now – And Pray Later

Today Can Be Different Posted on July 8, 2023 by SherylJuly 8, 2023

As we trust God with all our heart and acknowledge Him in all our ways, as our verse instructs us to do, our lives will move in a better direction. We can confidently rely on our heavenly Father to get us to the place where He wants us.

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Posted in Christian Up! (Maturing in Our Walk) | Tagged career choices, circumstances, consequences, dating, decisions, difficult circumstances, frustration, frustrations, impulsive decisions, making a decision, pray, Proverbs 3:5, Proverbs 3:6, purchases, regret

We Can Trust God

Today Can Be Different Posted on September 10, 2022 by SherylSeptember 10, 2022

When our emotions and circumstances scream louder than our faith, when our fears become the ruling power in our trial and we’re at the end of our rope, we find ourselves praying a similar prayer: “Father, help my unbelief! Give me the faith to know that You are all You say You are, and that nothing is impossible for You. Help me to see You right here in my circumstance.”

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Posted in Christian Up! (Maturing in Our Walk) | Tagged circumstances, compassion, emotions, faith, Mark 9, Mark 9:22, Mark 9:23, Mark 9:24, pain, trust, Trust God

Are Current Events Stealing Your Joy About Your Future?

Today Can Be Different Posted on October 23, 2021 by SherylOctober 26, 2021

Have you asked God why He’s chosen you to live in the time you’re now living? Have you asked Him how He wants to use you in your current circumstances?

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Posted in Christian Up! (Maturing in Our Walk) | Tagged abundance of joy, birthday, circumstances, Esther 4:14, expectations, joy, joy level, joyful, joyful life, peace and joy, stealing your joy, tremendous joy, wickedness

God is bigger than your hurt, confusion and anger

Today Can Be Different Posted on September 22, 2020 by SherylSeptember 22, 2020

n the erratic times we live in, when emotions run rampant, do you ever wonder if you’re living with the right focus? I do. What does God require of us during these times?

When it seems the Enemy is gaining ground, what happens to our faith?

I used to picture God and the devil almost equal in size and power, though opposite in nature. I was so wrong.

Satan is not God’s counterpart.

In fact, Satan doesn’t compare to God in any area. Everything about God is huge. In comparison, anything regarding Satan is microscopic. How would it change our perspective if we kept our focus on this very point?

Think about it: God is huge and powerfully strong. The devil is tiny and pathetically weak. Compared to God, the devil is a mere flea.

God is so big and powerful that He created and governs heaven and earth.

Ah, Lord God! It is you who have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and by your outstretched arm! Nothing is too hard for you. (Jeremiah 32:17 ESV).

We were created and are loved by a mighty, mighty God.

We can easily lose track of how big and powerful God is when we see the devil’s widespread devastation, including our own hurt, confusion and anger. But the devil is no match for God.

I won’t deny we live in scary times. And we’ll see more scary days. But I’m reassured to know that nothing can overwhelm our God.

When we put our trust in Christ, we have the strength to endure.

I have strength for all things in Christ Who empowers me [I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him Who infuses inner strength into me; I am self-sufficient in Christ’s sufficiency] (Philippians 4:13 AMPC).

Yes, Satan is real, but he is defeated. The destruction he causes is devastating, but God’s restorative power is far greater.

Don’t let the enemy and his destructive works become larger to you than God and His restorative power. Because … God is big.

He’s so much bigger than you can ever imagine. Even bigger than all your hurt, confusion and anger.

Practical Application:
In the world we live in, are you convinced God is bigger than the devil?
What about in your specific circumstances?
If you’re not sure, what changes do you have to make in your thinking – and in your prayer life?


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Posted in Christian Up! (Maturing in Our Walk) | Tagged circumstances, confusion, emotional, emotional instability, emotions, erratic times, God is bigger, heaven, hurt, Jeremiah 32:17, Philippians 4:13

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