Coping mechanisms are the strategies we use to deal with the stresses of life, and they're typically learned through the modeling of those to whom we are most exposed in childhood.
Weekly Wisdom
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All of us can get tangled up in the ungodly things we’ve done. But your past is an opportunity to grow your faith and to make amends.
The greatest directive God gives us? To love Him. And the more active love you put into your relationship, the deeper your relationship will grow.
One of the hardest parts of faith is when your prayers aren’t answered as you hoped. But God will never neglect you. His answer may just be “not yet.”
A life in Christ is about the future, not the past. Accepting Jesus means that your previous sins have been forgiven, and you’ve been granted a fresh start.
Starting over through Christ means you are free of your past disappointments and sins. It’s a bright new day filled with the love of God.
Like the song says, “all you need is love.” Love for God and love for each other is the most important thing for us to learn. Show love through empathy.
Everything takes practice, even faith. And in Christ we’re not just working toward a goal next month or next year, we’re training for an eternity with Him.
“Life’s hard. It’s even harder when you’re stupid.” —John Wayne
God is using your life to make amazing things happen. You may not see it quite yet, but the work you’re doing will be repaid ten-fold! Get ready for it!
What do you think of when you hear the word “church?” Is it a large building? A small chapel? Or a body of believers?
Our lives are much like a house. Without a strong foundation built on the Word of God, our house will be vulnerable to collapse.