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~The Ocean Series~ Clouds and Crashing Waves

April 24, 2018Spiritual Encouragement, The Ocean Series, Trustanxiety, Christian encouragement, crashing waves, dark clouds, depression, encouragement, encouragement in Christ, God's peace, ocean, panic attack, spiritual encouragement, The Ocean SeriesT.W. Allgaier

The clouds roll in slowly and are overhead before you even know the darkness has descended. You can feel the weight of the wave as it crashes upon you at the shore. It is about to take you under.

Depression and Anxiety are very real. This weekend I experienced one of the most frightening times of my life. I had a full-blown panic attack. I actually thought I was having a heart attack, due to my parents’ heart histories. Panic attacks can mimic the symptoms of heart attacks, so for the first time in 30 years, I visited the ER.

Due to a change from a name brand to its generic substitution, the chemical imbalance was not being controlled. I have been a mess. Maybe my honesty will help someone.

Even though I was not thinking clearly, I could feel the presence of my Savior. He never left my side in my fear. He gave me an inner peace that was present even as my ability to speak clearly was not. I was going to be okay in one way or another.

God loves me, chemical imbalances and all. And He loves you too! I will be back to my regular self soon. Well “regular” may be subjective..lol!

Friend, don’t be afraid to ask for help. When I am in this state of incorrect medication, I get very anxious, forgetful and apologize for everything. AND I feel like I have failed everyone, including God. But that is not true! It is a lie as is the thought that I am crazy!

Get the help you need. And don’t let those clouds overwhelm you…for the sun will break through and you will be able to dip your toes safely in the water without the fear of a crashing wave soon.

~Be Encouraged Today~

Tammy

~The Ocean Series~ Your Place of Peace

April 5, 2018Christ's rest, Christian encouragement, Discouraged Christian, Freedom in Christ, Grace, Hope, Jesus Christ, Spiritual Encouragement, To Rest in ChristAbba, back porch, Christ, Christian encouragement, Christian life, God's presence, mountains, ocean, peace, Psalms 97:1, snowy forecast, The Ocean Series, woodsT.W. Allgaier

*****Due to the impending snowy forecast, “The Ocean Series” continues……..

What is it about the ocean?

There is something about the ocean that I simply cannot explain. I love to sit on a beach and simply stare out into the ocean. The waves lap up against the shore in a delicate calming rhythm. Or they might be crashing upon the shoreline with glorious fury. The water might sparkle or it might look grey and ominous. The sounds are that of seagulls and birds or it is dawn and you hear virtually nothing. Continue reading ~The Ocean Series~ Your Place of Peace →

~The Ocean Series~ Creation Cries Out

March 26, 2018Spiritual Encouragementbeach, Colossian 1:16-17, creation, dolphins, God's Handiwork, God's word, Gulf coast, Love of God, moon, mountains, ocean, The Ocean Series, tulipsT.W. Allgaier

When I look at pictures of past visits to the ocean I am speechless. The blue skies, white ocean caps, red flowers, beautiful seagulls, clouds, the golden moon…need I say more?

And I still gaze in awe.

My Father created it all. It will never cease to amaze me. I am absolutely breathless when I see a line of clouds form over the gulf and deliver rain and gusts of wind. My eyes literally tear up when I sit on the edge of the beach and watch dolphins play in the currents. My heart swells at the mere thought of the expansive nature of the ocean in front of me. I reach out my hand to touch the moon, as if I can.

We have so much to see on our earth. Whether it is the ocean, mountains, or even the annoying snow that sometimes seems to bury us…we have a beautiful world. We have misused it and polluted it…..and yet creation continues to cry out!

So I guess today I would suggest that you stop. Stop and look around. What do you see in God’s creation that simply takes your breath away? Don’t let life preoccupy so much that you miss those things of beauty all around. He created it for you in His love and He wants you to enjoy it.

~Be Encouraged Today~

Tammy