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Are you willing to reveal…to let God heal?

15 Thursday Oct 2015

Posted by jewelbrodie in Barrier Check

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depression, God's plan, heal, healing, loss, pain, reveal, revelation, shame, testimony, trials, worthlessness

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I recently shared a personal story with close friends and acquaintances.  It was a difficult subject to speak on, but I knew that sharing was an integral part of my healing process.  As I gave my testimony, many began to share the fact that they had gone through similar situations.  Sadly, for some, it was the first time they had ever revealed the impact of the loss or trials.  For months or years, they kept their emotions inside and dealt with the pain.

Many of us have grown up in families that teach us from a very early age to refrain from telling family or personal business.  This practice has kept us in bondage for years.  In addition, the enemy seeks to use painful situations to make us withdraw and isolate ourselves.  The result? We are buried in feelings of worthlessness, we suffer from depression, and we endure a sense of shame.

There are some things that can only be healed through revelation. Revelation takes you through a process of accepting the circumstances and realizing you are not alone.  It then allows you to transition from feeling helpless to being secure in knowing that everything is a part of God’s plan.

Revelation must be balanced with prayer and wisdom to ensure we are sharing only with those who can be trusted or those God has called us to minister to.  The great thing about revelation? Your testimony not only begins your healing process, but it often assists others in their healing process as well.

Don’t be afraid to reveal to allow God to heal.

Do You Trust God’s Plan for Your Life?

25 Friday Sep 2015

Posted by jewelbrodie in Opportunity Check

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despair, faith, God, God's plan, hardships, hopelessness, intimate relationship, peach, provision, Purpose, sadness, trials, trust

I.Have.A Plan.

You will face many trial and hardships.  It’s just the natural cycle of life.  In those difficult times, you have a choice to put your total trust in God or to continually question his will.  What will you decide?

It was only a few days ago that I carried the joy of the world inside.  In a split second, my joy turned to sadness.  My sadness turned to despair.  My despair turned to hopelessness.  Tears became the hourglass of my day and I found myself asking “God, why?  Why did this happen?”

There was no reasonable explanation.  There was no one to blame.  There was only the still, quiet voice of God whispering, “Will You Trust Me?”  At first, I kept questioning God as to why this happened.  Then a calm came over me.  Though I didn’t understand why such a sorrowful event had taken place, I knew that God was faithful.  I knew that God was loving.  I knew that that even though this event was very painful, it was a part of God’s unique plan for my life.

I trust God’s plan for my life, though I may not always understand.  My trust comes in knowing that God can see my beginning and my end.  My faith stems from God’s unconditional love and constant provision for my life.  My acceptance flows from an intimate relationship with God.

Dedicated to “Jordan Avery Reid”

Purpose in the Face of Adversity

28 Monday Nov 2011

Posted by jewelbrodie in Opportunity Check

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adversity, character, Purpose, trials

Throughout the course of my life, I have had to face many trials and adversities. Some adverse situations caused me to develop perseverance. Other situations provoked me to alter my thought process or mindset. While a few difficulties, forced me to pursue opportunities that would expand my skill-set and knowledge. In either scenario, there was always a lesson learned or purposeful intent that I was able to associate with each trying circumstance.

I’m not sure what type of trial or adversity you are facing today, but I encourage you to understand that each situation can be used to grow and develop you. Know that adversity builds character. Character builds the inward man. The inward man who is able to persevere, adapt and change is now enabled to build, motivate and encourage others.

**Follow me on facebook and twitter. I would love to hear the lessons learned or purposeful intent revealed from your trials or adversities.**

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