There is a whole life out there waiting on you to get done with your grief and sorrow.
I can't tell you how long it's going to take, but whenever you find the strength to let go of all the pain in your life, you'll automatically receive peace. Peace happens when you stop struggling to find a reason to love and accept yourself and simply do it. It is highly unproductive to fight against yourself. And it blocks all the wonderful things that could come.
I smile and am happy most days of my life now because whatever happens, I truly love myself. I respect my right to be imperfect. I dare not give the whole world more mercy than I can give to myself. In fact, I must first be filled with this love and mercy and peace and then I can share it with the world.
So go on and grieve and go through your process, but don't stay there. Things are actually going to be brighter and better on the other side. Keep moving until your tears stop flowing and the sun shines brightly upon you.
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Do you make your emotional well-being a priority in your daily life? If not, you should. After all, what can a broken vessel lend to anyone else?
As you go about your day, remember to whisper positive things to yourself periodically. Encourage yourself with loving quotes from the Bible, by humming sweet, simple tunes, by looking in the mirror and smiling no matter who is happening around you.
Make time for you and you'll become that much better for those you love.
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According to Psalm 103, there are many benefits to serving the Lord, including the fact that he heals all our diseases.
When you've been hurt, it can feel like you've acquired a mental disease. Depression is as dangerous as any other issue we could ever have. Self-doubt, self-loathing and the many other emotional issues that come along with abuse are often lifelong journeys to shake. But it's good to know that there are promises that can make our pain a bit easier to deal with.
God promises to forgiveness, healing, deliverance and redemption. Read the entirety of Psalm 103 and be blessed! Looking for more positive influence? Join me at Officially Lacresha Hayes.
For those who once believed a lie about themselves, embraced that they were created to be less than average, less than attractive, or completely undesirable, today's post is for you.
When we love someone, whether parent or partner, we give them the power to hurt us deeply. No matter what the experts say, the opinions and views of our loved ones affect us in every area of our lives. And when they abuse us emotionally, we're left vulnerable to outside attacks as well. We all know what can go wrong and how often it does, but here's how to heal.
Knowledge brings power and application of the knowledge brings healing. The fact is, none of us are perfect. The person you spend the most time trying to impress or satisfy is just as imperfect as you are. A healthy relationship understands this and the people in it attempt to elevate each other and become better because of one another. An unhealthy relationship seeks to debase you because of your flaws and failures. Let go of those debasing words you've heard. Stop replaying them in your mind. Stop replaying the video of the ridicule on the faces of those you wanted to believe in you. Instead, look at yourself and for yourself, make the choice to be the best person you can. Love yourself as you come day by day.
There is no formula to make everybody like you. There is no acceptance potions, no way to please everybody any of the time. To live trying to win approval of people is a lifetime in prison, a lifetime without ever embracing your true self. God created you for more, to give you a future and a hope, not to destroy or constrict you. He gave you freedom and if you choose, you can walk in it every day of your life!
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