Offering Hope and Future to Orphans
Orphans naturally feel unwanted. They feel that have no past and no future. The best to hope for is to get by. We want to give them a hope and a future.
Next to a wrong view of God, our wrong view of self is the biggest thing that keeps us from prayer. These posts expose negative thinking and lead you have confidence approaching God.
Orphans naturally feel unwanted. They feel that have no past and no future. The best to hope for is to get by. We want to give them a hope and a future.
After coming from a belief that nobody wanted me, the only explanation I had for these new friends was because I was good at playing their game.
As kids we are too young to properly interpret our world. Without direction we are bound to get it wrong. My interpretation of my world was I was unwanted.
October Baby portrays the dangerous prospect that your fears may be realized: not only do you feel unwanted, you ARE unwanted. Here are some things I liked.
We all have dance of faith to the distinct rhythm God plays for us. Others may not hear our beat, but God is pleased with our obedience.
We talk about red flags, blind spots, and trouble areas. Freedom in Christ scares us. Failure scares us even more. We need some regard for human frailty.
We use accountability, consequences, shame, and guilt to motivate people not to sin. But, what does God use? How does God motivate us not to sin?
Fear of what to do often causes us to shut down, but avoidance doesn’t make the problem go away. Speak life into those areas. Come out of passivity.
Rest is God’s presence. This is the secret of not getting ahead of God. When His presence moves, we move. We must keep a watchful eye on His presence.
The relationship ended, but you are stuck with some strange connection and a lot of pain. Your only hope is the prayer to remove someone from your heart.
Isaac fathered Jacob who felt alone in the world. Jacob fathered Joseph knew he was special and had value to give. A father can great play role on a child.
How do you remember what God has taught you later when you need it? The best answer is relationships! You were not created to be alone.