Tag Archives: spiritual encouragement

Temporary

May 28, 2019Spiritual Encouragement2 Corinthians 4:16, antidepressant, Christ in me, eternal, getting off antidepressant, Happiness, hope eternal, Identity in Christ, Jesus Christ, pain, refocus, spiritual encouragement, temporaryT.W. Allgaier

Temporary

I had a temporary tattoo once. It looked real and it was fun for a while. Then it faded away.

The word “temporary” has been floating in and out of my head the last few weeks.

The last few months have been one of those “seasons” of life that has not been easy. For several reasons I have quit taking my antidepressant of 16 years. Eleven weeks completely off today.

I have been to several doctors and had tests for some physical issues I have been dealing with for several years, worse of late. No answers from any of them.

Then I went to my amazing chiropractor, who practices “active release therapy” and “dry needling.’ The first doctor to say he could help me! Yes, I cried. And even during therapy a little pain…but I knew it was “temporary.”

As I dealt with “withdrawal” symptoms, “temporary.” As I often wake up with a new ache or pain, I hear it again.

Pain in this world is temporary. Happiness in our lives is temporary. We are always wanting the next thing to make us happy, or make us feel better.

But we might be looking the wrong direction. I have decided to refocus on the eternal. This is everlasting. I have decided to refocus on what is within me…Christ, and HIS hope eternal.

I am not alone in this. He confirmed it over and over with His word and confirmation from my friend and mentor one morning last week.

Everything here is temporary dear friends. That does not mean it is not to be enjoyed. Nor does it mean that our pain is not real….it just means it is not forever.

And for that I am ever so grateful.

Now wonder if I can find a good tattoo artist locally?

~Be Encourage Today~

Tammy

Simple Feet

April 16, 2019Spiritual Encouragement, Unconditional loveAbba Father, feet, God's Calling, grandma, grandpa, Love one another, servanthood, serving, spiritual encouragement, Unconditional loveT.W. Allgaier

Simple Feet

I don’t like feet, except my granddaughter’s feet of course. But once those feet start walking I may change my mind. I cannot even stand to touch my own feet so you can imagine how pedicures go! Continue reading Simple Feet →

Whether Weather

February 19, 2019Spiritual Encouragementbirds, birds of the air, choice, choose joy, contentment, ice, Matthew 6, perspective, Philippians 4, snow, spiritual encouragement, weather, winterT.W. Allgaier

It seems as though the weather is in the news. Snow, freezing rain, ice, wind, traffic issues, schools closed, flights canceled.

Let me be completely honest. I am not a winter person. I do not like cold. I prefer warm, balmy temperatures. I will say that “when” it is snowing I think it is pretty, but that is as positive as this gal can get. Yes, I prefer summer and I am not afraid to say so. I may belong in the deep southern half of the USA on a permanent basis.

So I looked out the window and found myself watching these three little birds. I called them Larry, Curly and Moe. They seemed to have it together. They were flitting in and out of the ivy wall we have in our back yard. It is very thick and the ivy has taken on a life of its own. These boys (girls??) were getting deep inside the ivy and I would say were keeping as toasty as possible. I was reminded of a couple of things.

Yep, Larry, Curly and Moe were just fine. So why do I sometimes worry about my tomorrows? I am worth more than that the bird of the air. More important to God than Larry. More important than Curly, even Moe.

Then the second message hit me. Remember when I said that I do not like cold or snow? Well, I thought of Paul. You know when he wrote the church in Philippians from jail… “I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry,whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:11-13

And I don’t like snow. Gees. Can I trust Him? Can I be content? He says I can so I just have to make that choice.

Enjoy your quiet time as the cold shuts down part of your world…and look out the window no telling what you might see!

And while being content, I might just look at some deep south pictures!! 🙂