No Good Thing

I believe in a peace that flows deeper than pain
That broken find healing in love
Pain is no measure of his faithfulness
He withholds no good thing from us
No good thing from us, no good thing from us

I will open my hands, will open my heart
I will open my hands, will open my heart
I am nodding my head an emphatic yes
To all that You have for me

I believe in a fountain that will never dry
Though I've thirsted and didn't have enough
Thirst is no measure of his faithfulness
He withholds no good thing from us
No good thing from us, no good thing from us

I will open my hands, will open my heart
I will open my hands, will open my heart
I am nodding my head an emphatic yes
To all that You have for me
-Sara Groves

Weekend pondering. . .

Yesterday my friend, Mandy posted this article on Facebook. It has made me think. . . a lot. So I thought I would share it. I would love to hear your thoughts as well.

Pin-Up Church by Micah J. Murray

p.s. in some ways I hesitate sharing this because, quite frankly, I know nothing about the author. I don't know if he is someone I can endorse or not. So please, be cautious in further delving into his writings. I just wanted to share this article because it really made me think about MY walk with God.

Together

"You gain confidence through knowing that I am with you—

that you face nothing alone. Anxiety stems from asking 

the wrong question: “If such and such happens, can I handle it?” The true question is not whether you can cope with whatever happens, but whether you and I together can handle anything that occurs. It is this you-and-I-together factor that gives you confidence to face the day cheerfully."

-Jesus Calling, Sarah Young

His Peace

[my husband took this picture and I LOVE it. Isn't it amazing?!?]

April 20, Jesus Calling

Do not be afraid, for I am with 

you. Hear Me saying Peace, be still 

to your restless heart. No matter what happens, 

I will never leave you or forsake you. 

Let this assurance soak into your mind and heart, until you 

overflow with Joy. Though the earth give way and

 the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, you need not fear!

The media relentlessly proclaim bad news: 

for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A steady diet of their fare 

will sicken you. Instead of focusing on fickle, 

everchanging news broadcasts, tune in to the 

living Word—the One who is always the same.

 Let Scripture saturate your mind and heart,

 and you will walk steadily along the path of Life.

 Even though you don’t know what will happen tomorrow, 

you can be absolutely sure of your ultimate destination.

I hold you by your right hand, and afterward I will take you into Glory.

Then He arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace, be still!” 

And the wind ceased and there was a great calm.

—Mark 4:39 nkjv

“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, 

for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”

—Deuteronomy 31:6

Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way 

and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea.

—Psalm 46:2

Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand. 

You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will take me into glory.

—Psalm 73:23–24

may His Peace give you strength this weekend!

much love,

Brittany

Only God is Constant

I guess I learned the hard way

This world can’t give me what I need

Even though the house I built on sand

Was swallowed by the sea

You never let me down

You never let me down

You never let me down

You never let me down

You might let me cry

You might let me sing

You might let me feel a fraction of your suffering

(You might let me share your suffering)

But you won’t let me down

You never let me down

[If I could just stop striving

And surrender to your holy power

I know your loving arms will lift me up

And never let me down

You never let me down]

-Jill Phillips

Depression/Mental Illness

Because I have watched my mom and aunt walk this path. . .

Because I have many friends on this path. . .

Because I too am on this path. . .

Because life words help heal. . .

My Mom was my encouragement, my love of Jesus supporter as I started down this road. It isn't any easy road. Quite frankly, the church of Christ needs to understand this illness. They need to know that it is no different than cancer, diabetes, or heart trouble. No amount of positive thinking will get you out of this kind of darkness. That it's not a lack of spirituality. It's an illness of the brain. Just like diabetes is an illness of the metabolism. But Ann Voskamp does much better at explaining all this. I read her post earlier this week and knew I had to share it.  The link for the her post is under the picture, please read it.

what christians need to know about mental health by ann voskamp