Uma verificação em meu espírito

Uma verificação em meu espírito

Uma verificação em meu espírito
por Toni Weisz/Recuperação de Abuso

Referência bíblica: Efésios 4:29-32
Não deixe nenhuma comunicação corrupta sair da sua boca, mas o que é bom para edificar, para que possa ministrar graça aos ouvintes. E não entristeças o Espírito Santo de Deus, pelo qual estais selados para o dia da redenção. Deixe toda amargura, e ira, e raiva, e clamar, e falar mal, ser afastado de você com toda maldade: e sejam gentis uns com os outros, compassivo, perdoando um ao outro, assim como Deus, por amor de Cristo, te perdoou.

Tive a oportunidade esta semana de ver um eulíder do meu passado. Ela era a umaaborto Rlíder de recuperação em nosso centro de gravidez local na época, eu também era voluntária. Fizemos muitos post-umaaborto Bíblia estudamos juntos por vários anos. Fiquei muito surpreso ao vê-la porque estávamos em um evento que não tinha nada a ver com ministério. Sentamos um ao lado do outro. Nós compartilhamos sobre nossas famílias, e então também discutimos ministério. Ambos viemos de abordagens de ministério totalmente diferentes.

Ao longo dos anos, Aprendi que uma mulher não precisa ser criticada por seu pecado de aborto, que eunãoé algo sobre o qual falamos, e o Espírito Santo é aquele Quem a condena isto.

Das minhas cinzas à beleza, cTemos muito claro que o aborto encerra uma vida. Mas as mulheres vêm para o nosso ministério quebradas, e eles precisam de alguém para levantá-los, amá-los, para compartilhar a verdade sobre o aborto, e compartilhar o amor de Jesus com eles.

Enquanto falávamos sobre ministério, Percebi que estava levantando minha voz; csomos mulheres muito apaixonadas e fortes. Eu não estava me sentindo bem com o que estava acontecendo. Eu senti como se estivéssemos em algum tipo de competição estranha. Eu me senti muito desconfortável. Eu senti como se ela estivesse se defendendo e também insinuando algumas coisas sobre mim que não eram verdade.

Em um ponto, Eu apenas cruzei as mãos e parei de interagir com ela só para fazer uma pausa porque nossa conversa estava ficando meio bizarra. No passado, éele tive me machucou de muitas maneiras por seu estilo de liderança, e sofri não apenas humilhação pública diante de outros líderes, mas ela também me disse que era o meu pecado que estava causando problemas no meu casamento.

Eu trabalhei muito duro ao longo dos anos para perdoá-la. senhor, eu a perdôo, e eu rezo Você abençoe ela e sua família, eunJesus’ nome. Deus me ensinou muitas coisas olhando para outros líderes e aprendendo com eles.

Ela me enviou uma mensagem no dia seguinte e estava querendo ficar juntos, possivelmente. Honestamente, há algumas pessoas que eu tenho que manter à distância, e ela é uma delas.

Você já sentiu que precisava se manter protegido de certas pessoas? Por algum motivo, você sentiu eles são inseguros emocionalmente? Era lá um cheque em seu espírito, como um Cuidado?

Quando penso nisso agora, Eu era um co-dependente para agradar as pessoas. Eu tinha medo de figuras de autoridade, e Eu a considerava uma figura de autoridade. Eu dei a ela muito poder sobre mim, e isso foi minha culpa. Bmas eu estava tão ferido, e eu tinha acabado de começar no ministério pós-aborto, então muitas coisas estavam surgindo do meu passado. Eu ainda não estava equipado para lidar com tudo isso.

Talvez ela me lembre de outros membros da família. Sou muito cauteloso perto de pessoas como essa que me machucaram no passado. Também estou ciente de que o maligno está rondando porque enviei meus cartões de ministério para alguns membros da família que são pró-escolha.. Eu sei que não posso mudar seus corações; Estou orando para que Deus faça, mas quero que ouçam a verdade do outro lado: o aborto não só tira uma vida, mas também prejudica profundamente as mulheres. Por favor, ore para que Deus abra seus corações para ouvir a verdade sobre o aborto.

Perguntas para levar a sério:

  1. Existeme certos membros da família ou amigos dos quais você deve se proteger?
  2. Como você navega nesses relacionamentos? O que você faz para se proteger?
  3. Como podemos orar e encorajá-lo?

Rezo para que este tópico tenha sido útil para você. Entre em contato se precisar conversar, toni@myashestobeauty.com.

Você é amado,
Toni

 

 

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Me chame de Mara (Parte 1 & 2)

Me chame de Mara (Parte 1 & 2)

Me chame de Mara (Parte 1)

por Toni Weisz/Disciplinas Espirituais

Referências bíblicas: Ruth 1:1-2,13b,19-20 and Romans 8:28, and Philippians 4:13

Ruth 1:1-2
In the days when the Judges ruled there was a famine in the land, and a man of Bethlehem in Judah went to sojourn in the country of Moab, he and his wife and his two sons. The name of the man was Elimelech, and the name of his wife was Naomi, and their names of their sons were Mahlon and Chilion.

Ruth 1:13b
Não, my daughters; for it grieves me very much for your sakes that the hand of the LORD is gone out against me!

Ruth 1:19-20
Now the two of them (Naomi and Ruth) went until they came to Bethlehem. And it happened, when they had come to Bethlehem, that all the city was excited because of them; and the women said, ‘Is this Naomi?’ But she said to them, ‘Do not call me Naomi; call me Mara, for the Almighty has dealt very bitterly against me. I went out full and the LORD has brought me home again empty. Why do you call me Naomi, since the LORD has testified against me, and the Almighty has afflicted me?

What were Naomi’s thoughts about leaving the land and her home? Did she agree with her husband’s decision? They traveled to a pagan country to live and raise their children. It seemed Naomi’s husband had no plan of returning. She did not experience the blessings of the Lord. Em vez de, her husband died, and her two sons married women from Moab, which was against God as He had commanded that they were not to intermarry with pagan women. Then her sons also died, leaving her alone with her two Moabite daughters-in-law.

It seems that Elimelech did not trust God to provide for him and his family, and he took matters into his own hands. This probably did not sit well with Naomi.

Did she ever discuss it with her husband? Or did she just sit quietly, but in her heart, she was crying out to God for help and guidance?

When Naomi returns home with Ruth, her daughter-in-law, she tells them to call her Mara because the Almighty has brought great bitterness to her. She was bitter because she had lost everything and felt God had abandoned her. She could have never imagined what the Almighty was going to do next. She would be the grandmother of Obed, who begat Jesse, and Jesse begat David, and so on in the line of Christ.

God chose a Moabite woman—Ruth—to be in the line of Christ. Sometimes we don’t understand why God allows certain things, but we know nothing is a surprise to Him. He knew Naomi and Ruth would return to Bethlehem-Judah and God would fulfill His plan. A Messiah would be born of a virgin named Mary, espoused to a man named Joseph, who was a descendant of Ruth and Boaz.

We too have taken matters into our own hands, just like Elimelech did, when we aborted our babies. We didn’t trust that God had a good plan for us. We had to do it all on our own because there was no one else, which was a lie from the enemy. We didn’t seek godly wisdom. We hurried and made our decision without even talking it over with our parents, trusted family and friends. It’s interesting to me that we women who talk to our closest family and friends about important matters would keep this a secret.

For those of you who have suffered abuse by the hand of another, perhaps even a family member, it’s hard to not become bitter and feel like God has abandoned you. I want to encourage you, querido, God sees you and it broke His heart every time you were abused. When you cried, He cried. I am so sorry that happened to you.

But GOD also has a beautiful plan for our lives too. He can make all things work together for our good for them that love God and are called according to His purpose (referência. Romanos 8:28).

He didn’t leave Naomi broken and feeling abandoned, and He will do the same thing for us. Will you trust Him today to take the ashes from your life, the abortion and the abuse, so He can use it to heal you in all your broken places so you can help other women heal from their trauma too?

We can do all things through Christ who strengthens us (Philippians 4:13).

Let’s talk about bitterness. Are you bitter because of what happened to you in your past or something you are dealing with right now? Are you struggling with a prolonged illness, your finances, a broken or dysfunctional relationship? Are you struggling with trials that are lasting years with no end in sight? How do we keep trusting God through these situations and not become bitter and despondent?

It’s OK to go there and to feel what you are feeling and share it in a safe environment and then move on. You are safe here to share.

Perguntas para levar a sério:

  1. Are you bitter over the bad things that have happened to you in your past and/or things you are struggling with right now?
  2. Have you felt like God has abandoned you?
  3. What has God done to show His great love for you?
  4. Como podemos orar por você?

The first step is recognizing you are bitter and feel alone. Just by being on this call or reading this blog, you are beginning to heal. God wants to redeem your past. He wants to give you beauty for ashes. Will you trust Him to do that?

Entre em contato se precisar conversar. You can email me at: toni@myashestobeauty.com.

You are Loved,
Toni

 

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Me chame de Mara (Parte 2): Hardship and Pain

por Toni Weisz/Disciplinas Espirituais

(Click here for Part 1)

Referências bíblicas
Ruth 1:19-20, John 16:33b, Romanos 12:2, e john 8:31-32

Ruth 1:19-20
então, they both went on until they came to Bethlehem. When they came to Bethlehem, the whole town was stirred because of them, and the women asked, ‘Is this Naomi?’ But she said to them, ‘Do not call me Naomi. Call me Mara, because the Almighty has brought great bitterness to me. I was full when I left, but the LORD has caused me to return empty. Why should you call me Naomi when the LORD has opposed me? The Almighty has brought misfortune upon me!

We have all felt abandoned by God at some point in our lives because of the trauma we have experienced through abortion and abuse. We were vulnerable to the enemy’s attacks.

When Naomi arrives back to her hometown to her friends and neighbors, she states, “The Almighty has brought misfortune upon me.” Naomi’s husband Elimelech made a series of very bad decisions, and Naomi says, “I left full and came back empty.” She states that God is against her. Have you ever felt that way? Have you também felt God has abandoned you?

Sometimes we suffer the consequences of our decisions, and it has nothing to do with God’s judgment. We make decisions based on our doubt or fear. I know I have, and they have never turned out to be good ones. I rushed to have my abortion, and I rushed into marriage so not to be caught living with my boyfriend. These two things alone are life–altering decisions, and both were made out of fear of man. I wanted to cover up my sin, unfortunately, with more sin. That never turns out well.

I didn’t trust God because I didn’t know Him. My perception of God was distorted due to what I observed as a child. I thought He was an angry God and that He didn’t care much about me. Going to God with my unplanned pregnancy was not even a consideration. I was fearful of His wrath.

Even though Naomi knew God, she doubted Him. She was overcome by her grief and loss, and she lost sight of the goodness of God and His faithfulness over the years. It’s easy to forget those things when life becomes so hard and the trials last for years. It is easy to become despondent, depressed, and bitter.

Em vez de, God wants us to focus on who we are in Christ.

In this world, you will have tribulation, but take heart; Eu venci o mundo (John 16:33b).

Second, we must renew our hearts and minds daily with the living powerful Word of God (referência. Romanos 12:2).

Third, we must resist isolation and reach out and send a text or call and say, “I need prayer” ou “I need to talk.”

Fourth, we must have a safe community to share what we are experiencing so we can slowly unravel the chaos and the pain.

Our healing is a lifelong process. It is hard but also very beautiful. You are not alone. Ce are here to help you.

Never compare your story to someone else’s. The traumatic events that happened to you distorted your view about who you are and who God is from that dirty lens. God wants to remove the dirt and replace it with His truth.

John 8:31-32
Jesus said, “Se você permanecer na Minha palavra, vocês são meus discípulos de fato. And you will know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”

There is victory in our Savior’s love. He has come to set the captives free (referência. Isaías 61:1).

Perguntas para levar a sério:

  1. List some Life–Affirming Statements with the Scriptures you can meditate on?
    Toni (my life-affirming statements):
    I am adopted into the family of God.
    I am more than a conqueror through Christ.
    I am never alone.
    I am a child of God.
    I am forgiven.
    I am redeemed.
    I am victorious in Christ.
    I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
    I have an inheritance incorruptible thno can never be taken away.
    I am loved by God.
    He has a good plan for my life.
  2. Como podemos orar por você?
    Toni (my prayer request):
    Please pray for continued wisdom and guidance for me in the work of the ministry. I want to be humble and teachable.

Rezo para que este tópico tenha sido útil para você. Please reach out if you need to talk. You can email me at: toni@myashestobeauty.com.

Você é amado,
Toni

 

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Seu olho está no pardal

Seu olho está no pardal

Seu olho está no pardal (Parte 1)
por Toni Weisz/Disciplinas Espirituais

 

Referências bíblicas: Mateus 10:29-31, Isaías 61:1-3 e 1 John 4:7-8

 

Mateus 10:29-31
Não se vendem dois pardais por uma moeda de cobre? E nenhum deles cai no chão sem a vontade de seu Pai. Mas os cabelos da sua cabeça estão todos contados, Não tema, portanto; você vale mais que muitos pardais.

Isaías 61:1
O Espírito do Senhor Deus está sobre mim, porque o Senhor me ungiu para levar boas novas aos pobres; ele me enviou para curar os corações quebrantados, proclamar liberdade aos cativos, e a abertura da prisão para aqueles que estão presos;

1 John 4:7-8
Amado, vamos nos amar, pois o amor vem de Deus; e quem ama nasceu de Deus e conhece a Deus. Quem não ama não conhece a Deus, porque Deus é amor.



Na tarde de segunda-feira, Junho 5, 2023, enquanto levo meu cachorro para passear, Me deparei com um passarinho. Coitadinha ainda nem tinha penas, e seus olhos estavam fechados. Imediatamente trouxe o cachorro e liguei para minha filha sobre o que deveria fazer. Quando eu mandei para ela uma foto do pássaro, ela disse, "Mãe, é um corvo.” Ela e eu odiamos corvos por causa da maneira como eles viajam em um grupo chamado de “assassinato” para atacar todos os filhotes indefesos..

Liguei para muitas agências de animais e uma sugeriu fazer um ninho na árvore onde estava o ninho original e os pais vão alimentá-lo. então, Eu me esforcei tentando encontrar meu ninho improvisado e coloquei na árvore. Então para minha surpresa, um par de mockingbirds veio várias vezes e alimentou o passarinho. Agradeci a Deus por enviá-los.

Eu odeio ver os fracos, vulnerável, abandonado, aproveitado e abusado ou morto. Eu odeio a queda quando toda a natureza e a humanidade caíram em pecado. Anseio por aquele tempo em que não haverá mais pecado, morte, dor, tristeza ou lágrimas. Eu pensei comigo mesmo, “Esta coisinha terá sorte se sobreviver durante a noite,"mas aconteceu para minha surpresa.

Na manhã de terça-feira, Olhei pela janela e vi um pica-pau ruivo perto do ninho, e eu corri pela porta para afugentá-lo. Eu pensei comigo mesmo, “Isso é uma loucura, você não pode fazer isso o dia todo; você ficará louco de pânico toda vez que outro predador vier. Toni, você precisa entregar isso a Deus e se render.”

Passou um pouco e percebi que o ninho havia caído da árvore, então procurei e encontrei o passarinho e coloquei de volta na árvore. Os mockingbirds estavam voando acima para me manter longe deste pássaro. Eu tentei assegurar-lhes, "Tudo bem."

Eu chorei e entrei em casa e escrevi esses pensamentos:
"Senhor, Eu não posso ajudar tudo e todos. Eu não posso salvar ninguém. Posso proteger e ajudar aqueles que você traz para mim, o melhor que posso, mas em última análise, Eu preciso entregar tudo a você, seja um pássaro abandonado, problemas de saúde do meu filho, uma mulher que você traz para o ministério ou para a salvação de um membro da família. Está tudo em Tuas mãos Senhor; Eu entrego o controle para você.

Observando os mockingbirds cuidando de um corvo, seu inimigo, Eu ouvi as palavras de Jesus, “Ame seus inimigos, abençoe aqueles que te amaldiçoam, faça o bem àqueles que te odeiam.” (Mateus 5:44)

Esses pássaros trabalhando juntos para proteger e alimentar este pequenino me lembraram do corpo de Cristo trabalhando junto para ajudar os vulneráveis, os fracos, e os feridos neste mundo. Neste ministério, queremos que os outros vejam o coração do Pai para com eles. Queremos que eles experimentem Seu grande amor e compaixão e que cuidem deles da maneira que Ele faria..

O tempo todo eu estava segurando esse passarinho em minhas mãos, Eu estava pensando no antigo hino, Seu olho está no pardal. As passagens bíblicas das quais este hino foi tirado estão em Mateus 10:29-31; “Não se vendem dois pardais por uma moeda de cobre? E nenhum deles cai no chão sem a vontade de seu Pai. Mas os cabelos da sua cabeça estão todos contados, Não tema, portanto; você vale mais do que muitos pardais.”

Eu só quero que você saiba, querido, que Deus te vê e te conhece tão intimamente porque Ele te criou. E Ele sabe quantos fios de cabelo tem na sua cabeça.

Venha até Ele e traga seus sonhos desfeitos, seu coração partido, sua vida quebrada, e Ele pode fazer algo lindo com isso se você estiver disposto a confiar Nele.

Perguntas para levar a sério:

  1. Você foi capaz de amar seus inimigos?
  2. Você já passou por uma época em que o corpo de Cristo trabalhou junto para ministrar a outros? Você pode dar um exemplo? Como você se sentiu?
  3. Como podemos orar por você?

https://youtu.be/ku2RUdcku_w
Seu olho está no pardal, Selá

Rezo para que você conheça o amor de Deus no mais íntimo do seu ser, porque quando você conhece, isso mudará radicalmente sua vida para sempre. Entre em contato se precisar conversar. Envie-me um e-mail para: toni@myashestobeauty.com.

Você é amado,
Toni

 

Seu olho está no pardal (Parte 2)
por Toni Weisz/Disciplinas Espirituais

 

Eu tive que fazer planos para colocar meu querido e leal amigo para dormir. Tivemos Mozzie para 12 anos. Ele foi meu companheiro constante e meu protetor; ele realmente amou esse papel, lol. Ele estava quase cego e surdo, e ele não conseguia andar muito bem. Eu sabia no meu coração que mantê-lo vivo seria egoísta da minha parte. Ele cumpriu seu propósito nesta terra. Era hora de eu deixá-lo ir. Eu me dei algumas semanas para lamentar e deixar ir.

Em setembro 1, 2023, Eu o levei ao veterinário, e enquanto estava na sala de espera, the Lord brought the song, Seu olho está no pardal, to my mind. With tears in my eyes and my voice cracking, I sang the song to Mozzie while I was holding him in my arms and rocking him. It was a sweet moment and I thank God for it. I wasn’t planning on being with him until the end, but I guess God wanted me to be there with him. I stayed with him until his eyes closed and his little heart stopped beating. I thanked him for being such a faithful friend. I thanked God for the gift of Mozzie.

The next morning when I got up, I sat down at my computer to start my morning devotions. The Lord whispered to my heart, “I am proud of you for the way you showed kindness and how you took such good care of him. It blesses my heart when you love my creatures.” I smiled and my heart was filled with His love. I want to please You, senhor, in every area of my life.

Entre em contato se precisar conversar. Envie-me um e-mail para: toni@myashestobeauty.com.

Você é amado,
Toni

 

 

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Quem são as pessoas da sua varanda?

Quem são as pessoas da sua varanda?

Quem são as pessoas da sua varanda?

By Toni Weisz/Recovery Tools

Referências bíblicas: Hebrews 10:24 and Matthew 11:28–30

Balcony peeps (people) are individuals who cheer you on in your life. They are literally hanging over the railing of a balcony, cheering you on in your walk with Jesus and in the hard things you have experienced in your life. They are your cheerleaders.

Who do you see as your balcony peeps? Can you see their faces? Can you hear their words of encouragement?

Too many people, even in ministry, are not kind, gentle, loving, or supportive. I have experienced a lot of pride lately in leadership roles, and it makes me very sad because I know that is not pleasing to our God.

In the book, Balcony People, the author talks about the toxic people in our lives and how much importance we put on their words instead of focusing on the positive people God has put in our lives that help stir us up to love and good works. (Ref. Hebrews 10:24)

 

Here is a poem by an anonymous source taken from the book, Balcony People by Joyce Landorf Heatherley:

I was hungry and you formed a humanities club to discuss my hunger.
THANK YOU.

I was imprisoned and you crept off quietly to your chapel to pray for my release.
NICE.

I was naked, and in your mind, you debated the morality of my appearance.
WHAT GOOD DID THAT DO?

I was sick and you knelt and thanked God for your health.
BUT I NEEDED YOU.

I was homeless and you preached to me of the shelter of the love of God.
I WISH YOU’D TAKEN ME HOME.

I was lonely and you left me alone to pray for me.
WHY DIDN’T YOU STAY?

You seem so holy, so close to God; but I’m still very hungry, sozinho, frio, and still in pain.
DOES IT MATTER?

 

How do we meet these women’s needs? They need a safe place to come to lay their burdens down. That’s why we do the Sunday Conference calls. We want to be the hands and feet of Jesus to these dear precious women. We provide a community of women who have experienced the same trauma because we have walked the same walk. We know through experience what they are feeling.

They are yearning to feel deeply connected in a safe community. They have been used and abused and feel isolated in their pain, and they are vulnerable to the attacks of the evil one. They desire to be seen by others. They need love, support, and encouragement that one day, if they seek God with their whole heart, they will be healed. But it’s hard work, and that is what we are here for, to cheer them on and to help them heal from their past trauma. It is God that leads them to us, and it’s through the power of Jesus, the Word of God, and the work of the Holy Spirit that they are healed. We are just vessels God uses to accomplish this miraculous work.

We meet their spiritual needs as well as physical needs. We do not judge them for the things that have happened to them in their past because that does not define them. We love them, and we know they are weary with their pain and trauma from their past.

We are reminded of the words of Jesus in Matthew 11:28–30: “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn of Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”

I thank God for each of you on this call today. I know most of your stories, and I am in awe of God and the work He has been doing in your lives. I get to watch God miraculously heal your broken hearts, bodies, minds, and spirits. I am truly honored and humbled by the privilege to serve in this ministry and for each and every one of you.

Perguntas para levar a sério:

  1. Who are your balcony peeps, your cheerleaders?
  2. Do you see them hanging over the balcony cheering you on? What are they saying to you?
  3. Who are you encouraging? For those that are just beginning your healing journey, take care of yourself and your family first, then you can reach out to others.
  4. How can we pray for you on your healing journey?

Please reach out if you need to talk this week. Send me a text at: 561-327-7274 or email me at: toni@myashestobeauty.com.

Você é amado,
Toni

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Eu faço novas todas as coisas

Eu faço novas todas as coisas

I Make all Things New
Por Toni Weisz/Disciplinas Espirituais

 

Referências bíblicas: Revelation 21:1–5, Efésios 2:8–9, Efésios 3:14–21

Revelation 21:1–5
Now I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. Also there was no more sea. Then I, John, saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from heaven saying, “Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people. God Himself will be with them and be their God. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.”

Then He who sat on the throne said, “Behold, I make all things new.” And He said to me, “Write, for these words are true and faithful.”

God has given me, and those who serve with me in this ministry, a special privilege to walk alongside you courageous brave women on your healing journey. We have watched you come broken and scared to share your secrets of trauma from your past abortions and abuse. You are fearful of condemnation and judgement. Letting go of your secrets is not an easy thing, especially for those who have been carrying them for many decades.

But our merciful kind and loving Father doesn’t want you doing this alone anymore. He wants you healed to become the women He created you to be.

I have watched God in my own life take a broken, depressed, suicidal, tormented woman and lift me off the ground, and show me His great love, by opening my spiritual eyes to see that I was a sinner headed for hell.

My life was transformed when I heard the Gospel for the first time that Jesus was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, was crucified, died, buried and rose again on the third day, to defeat death and Satan. He took my place on the cross, He paid my sin debt. I went running to Jesus to rescue me from the torment of a life I had been living for 34 anos. I can never repay Him for the gift of salvation that He gave to me.

Efésios 2:8–9
For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.

Our healing process is a lifelong journey. I was amazed at how broken and dysfunctional I was when I started my healing back in 2006. All the time the enemy had me deceived that I was fine, no need to look at my past trauma because it was such a long time ago. “I was good.”

That could not be farther from the truth. You see, the evil one wants to keep us isolated sitting in darkness being tormented by him because then he has us exactly where he wants us.

But God does not want His daughters tormented anymore. He wants us to be healed and set free from the enemy and from our own distorted view of the truth. He wants us to have the courage to step out and trust Him to lead us. He wants us to use our voices and our testimonies to help others to step out also. It is a hard process, but it is so beautiful because Jesus gently leads us by His righteous right hand.

Jesus gave me a new life, a new song, and a new purpose. He has made all things new for me, and I know He can do this for you too if you will humble yourself before Him and trust Him. He loves you more than you can comprehend.

My prayer for you:
Efésios 3:14–21

For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man, that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height—to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.

Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

 

If you’re wondering how you too can have this new life in Jesus:

Primeiro, we must have a relationship with Jesus our Savior. He is our healer. There is no true life change without Him. (Salvation)

Second, we must have courage to step out and trust Him. This is hard to do, but we must trust Him in this process. (Trust)

Third, we must spend time daily reading God’s Word and praying. (Daily Devotions)

Fourth, we must be accountable to others. (Accountability)

Fifth, we must continue to want to be healed in all our broken places. This is a lifelong process. (Perseverance)

Sixth, we then go out and share our testimony so other women will have the courage to step out and be healed. (Sharing Our Testimony)


Perguntas para levar a sério:

  1. Where are you in your healing process? Salvation, Trust, Daily Devotions, Accountability, Perseverance, or Sharing Your Testimony?
  2. Are you ready to go to the next level in your healing?
  3. How can we encourage you on your healing journey?

Rezo para que este tópico tenha sido útil para você. Please reach out to me at: toni@myashestobeauty.com.

Você é amado,

Toni

 

“You Make all Things New”
Big Daddy Weave

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