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Faith, Write 31 Days Challenge 2021

31 Days Of Bible Affirmations – Day 6 – I Am Brave

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31 Days of Bible Affirmations - Day 6 - I Am Brave
31 Days of Bible Affirmations – Day 6 – I Am Brave
I Am Brave

‘When survivors dare to go first and tell their stories, they empower others to tell their stories, which then opens more doors for healing and justice.’

We Too, Mary DeMuth

Seeing the courage Mary DeMuth had taken to tell her story in her book “We Too”, it empowered me to start telling mine. In turn, I hope my story empowers others to tell their story too. 

The more people tell their stories, the more others will have to listen. When people listen, healing takes place. When people listen, hopefully justice follows too. 

The more people tell their stories, the more others will have to listen. When people listen, healing takes place. When people listen, hopefully justice follows too.  Click To Tweet

I look at my twins, at age 2, and I worry for their life and what they may face. I see my other daughters, at age 11 and 12, and remember the little girl I was. What I had experienced by the time I was their age takes my breath away. No child should succumb to someone else’s sexual pleasure. Ever.

For me to be able to tell my story like this requires me to be brave on a level I have not been before. It’s not easy when we release our stories into the wide open spaces. I need to remember to keep hold of the strength that can be provided by God. Only then can I be brave enough to share. 

Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:10
Something to think about…

Why not have a go at personalising Isaiah 41:10 and re-write in your own words what you feel God is saying to you. You could also use my version and change to your own name.

Lynne, do not be afraid for I am by your side. I am your God and you do not need to be scared. I will provide you with the strength you need and I will be here to help you. Lynne, you will no longer feel invalidated because I am here to encourage you and lift you up. You are not alone. You are brave.

Something to listen to…

I find this clip very encouraging and uplifting. I hope you do too.

Faith, Write 31 Days Challenge 2021

31 Days of Bible Affirmations – Day 4 – I Am Gifted

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31 Days of Bible Affirmations - Day 4 - I Am Gifted
31 Days of Bible Affirmations – Day 4 – I Am Gifted
I Am Gifted
In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well.
Romans 12:6 (NLT)

Growing up, I didn’t feel like I was good at anything. I was always striving to achieve the best, but what I had was never recognised. Anything I did, didn’t seem to be good enough. I took part in plenty of activities, but I didn’t feel gifted in any of them.

I compared myself with other people a lot. Their standards were something I could never reach. What I didn’t realise was, I was playing this comparison game. And I was losing. As a result, this game I was playing didn’t help me to reach my full potential.

I needed to let go of this idea that everything had to be perfect. The expectations I have placed on myself, and what others expected too, has to be broken down. (I say has instead of had because I’m still working on this). God has given each of us a special gift. Furthermore, He longs to see us reach the potential we all have.

The good thing about God is the amount of grace He gives us. He doesn’t expect perfection. However, what He does expect is for us to reach our potential in the gifts He has gifted us.

Something to think about…

Why not have a go at personalising Romans 12:6 and re-write in your own words what you feel God is saying to you. You could also use my version and change to your own name.

Lynne, God has given you a gift that is unique to you. With the help of His grace, He wants you to use that gift to do what you are called to do well.

Faith, Write 31 Days Challenge 2021

31 Days of Bible Affirmations

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31 Days of Bible Affirmations
31 Days of Bible Affirmations

I have been working through a mentoring course this year, which is run by Jo Naughton. It is designed to find out what God’s purposes are for us, to grow in our gifts and to develop a character that would help us to carry out our calling. Each week we focus on a certain aspect to help towards this.

I can honestly say that this has helped me tremendously in being able to move forward in what I feel God is calling me to do. I have noticed a big change as I have been working through some hard topics. As a result, it is a change that has been a massive step forward in my faith and my healing.

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