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Looks can be Deceiving…Hanging On!

May 9, 2018Spiritual Encouragementanxiety, Christian encouragement, Christians and depression, depression, encouragement, encouragement in Christ, God's love, God's peace, hanging on, honesty, looks can be deceiving, mental health, panic attack, perfection, pretending, Rest in Christ, rock climbing, spiritual encouragement, transpT.W. Allgaier

(Departing from ~The Ocean Series~ today)

Sometimes “looks can be deceiving.” Case in point. Look at picture #1. What a man! He is a great climber, especially for his age!

As I have listened, prayed, studied and re-evaluated so many things in my life the last couple of weeks, this seemed so fitting.

A person can “look” good on the outside, but on the inside it is a different story. We can “photoshop” pictures like we can our own lives. We want it to look perfect…like we have accomplished something, or that we have it all together, when actually we sometimes don’t even get off the ground. Check out picture #2!

And actually, that is okay. We can only do what we can do. Quit putting pressure on yourself. Once we surrender our lives to Christ we quit trying to “perform.” We don’t have to pretend for anyone.

We can be who God designed us to be, and not pretend to be something we are not. Our lives are not perfect and there is pain sometimes. Transparency and honesty bring healing.

And truthfully, sometimes we are just hanging on as best we can…

~Be Encouraged Today~
Tammy

~The Ocean Series~ Depth, Width, Height, Length

March 22, 2018Spiritual EncouragementAbba, beach, Christian encouragement, depth, encouragement, encouragement in Christ, Ephesians 3:16-19, God's love, height, length, Living the Christian life, Love of God, ocean depth, Rest in Christ, spiritual encouragement, The Ocean Series, who I am in Christ, widthT.W. Allgaier

We look out to the ocean, but we cannot see the ocean depth, width, height or length. There is a mystery about it that we just cannot seem to figure out from observation.

Look at the definitions of deep, wide, high, and long as Webster’s defines: Continue reading ~The Ocean Series~ Depth, Width, Height, Length →

~The Ocean Series~ Rip Currents

February 27, 2018Spiritual EncouragementAbba Father, caught in a rip tide, Christian encouragement, Christian life, encouragement, encouragement in Christ, God's peace, life is tough, ocean, Psalm 91:14-16, rescue, Rest in Christ, rest in Him, rip currents, rip tides, swimming, The Ocean SeriesT.W. Allgaier

The ocean can bring us such serenity. Sometimes gazing out at the beauty does not always reveal the dangers that lurk within. It seems like a lot of people around me are dealing with another aspect of that beauty….

Rip Currents

When the water is trapped between an underwater sand bar and the shore, those currents push back out to sea. These currents are dangerous and if we are in the ocean swimming we must be aware of them.

If we get caught in one, our natural tendency is to fight to swim back to shore, but we are to swim parallel to the shore to get out of the riptide and swim back to the shore to safety.

If you find yourself in a “riptide” of circumstances, fight the urge to “fix it” with your natural tendencies. Swimming parallel reminds me that we are to go with the Father. Rest in HIM.

Allow the Father to help you swim parallel. You will get back to shore. You will most likely be worn out and the shore may seem miles away. You may be battered and bruised. But He will be with you as you swim. It is a promise.

~Be Encouraged Today~

Tammy