Offering women a biblical solution for inner healing
by Aliene
Like a match struck that creates fire, sometimes mighty steps of faith can turn up the heat in our lives and we might wonder – did I do something wrong? BUT FEAR NOT treasured one. What has come against you will not consume you because God stands with you and is for you. Indeed, those very steps of faith that lit up your world are often the very catalyst to cause others to find Perfect Love. ONWARD!
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by Aliene
It was holy ground—the place where God’s spoken words revealed Moses’ purpose to him. The burning bush grabbed Moses’ attention . . . but it was God’s words that captured his heart. Every syllable was sacred. His words were living and active.
What is your God-given purpose? When you seek God’s plan by approaching him through the Bible—as Moses approached God’s presence in the burning bush—you too are standing on holy ground.
The Holy Spirit will reveal God’s words . . . his plan for you . . . to your heart. Your purpose brings value to this world and glorifies God. God is the author of your story. He is the only one who can write those words on your heart.
You are a treasure. God created you to shine by reflecting his glory as you turn your heart to his.
The words God whispers to your heart are holy, for they are his. Guard them. They are meant to write your story so the greatest story—the gospel of Jesus Christ—can be told by your life.
Don’t ever trample on the holy ground of your God-given purpose by giving more weight to the words of other people than to God’s. Stay close to God by meditating on the Bible so his words are the loudest. So they drown out words from others—and even from yourself—that would contradict God’s Word or distract you from your God-given purpose.
His words are a sacred trust.
They are the framework for the holy ground in which seeds of the gospel may be planted for others to see Christ. Don’t argue with others or defend yourself.
The great I AM is calling you, dear friend, and that is enough.
Nourish Scripture: Exodus 3
Blog written by Aliene Thompson. Aliene Thompson is the founder of Treasured Ministries and the Author of the Nourish Bible Study Series. © 2019 Treasured Ministries.
by Aliene
Spiritual abuse comes in shades of subtle to severe, driving many away from God. Treasured one, never let a false shepherd define your relationship with the Good Shepherd.
In today’s Podcast, we are discussing why you should NOT automatically trust everyone who carries a title and how to make a difference leading well by God’s design.
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by Aliene
Jesus’ yoke is easy and his burden is light. His boundaries keep you in his loving plan for your life (Psalm 16:6). His yoke is like a beautiful boundary around your heart, time, finances, and every area of your life.
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” (Matthew 11:28–30 NIV)
In biblical times, animals, usually oxen, were yoked together to complete a task such as plowing a field. Each yoke was specifically designed and uniquely handmade for a particular pair of animals.
More importantly, there was always a lead ox that was stronger and smarter. That lead ox would be yoked to a weaker one. The yoke was designed so the stronger ox would carry the weight, and the weaker one would simply follow along to complete the task.
The truth Jesus taught with this picture is as true for us today as it was to the people back then. He is speaking this to us right now:
Come, take my yoke. Follow me and let me carry the weight. You will find the rest your weary soul has been looking for. My yoke is specifically designed just for you, and when you lay down what you think will give you life, I can bring you an abundant life. The rest I provide is not a rest from problems or a rest that the world gives—it is something far greater. You will never be alone. With my strength, I will lead you to accomplish your God-given purpose.
While Jesus offers you his yoke, you must choose to come to him and wrap it around your life to live in his freedom and find rest for your soul.
As you walk by his side, you will have limitless strength to do all God has called you to do.
Pause.
Take time to listen and discover his unique yoke for you lest you become distracted carrying yokes that are not yours to bear.
Operating in grace never flows from guilt but from the guiding presence of the Holy Spirit.
A good work may not be your God work. Liberty is released when you listen to and are led by the Holy Spirit.
“For in him we live and move and exist.” Acts 17:28
So remember, brave heart, as you plow the fields together with Jesus, take time to pull into his presence and pray to discern his yoke for you—for it fits you like a glove.
Nourish Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30
Blog written by Aliene Thompson. Aliene Thompson is the founder of Treasured Ministries and the Author of the Nourish Bible Study Series. © 2019 Treasured Ministries.
by Aliene
God will not fail you. However, when you find yourself faced with suffering that doesn’t make sense – life feels insecure. Our minds seek endlessly to understand why to gain the security our souls seek – but it never feels like we reach that destination. But in the Father’s arms, we experience an unspeakable peace that surpasses understanding, freedom to process our pain, AND the ability to bounce back.
In today’s Podcast, we are talking about bouncing back from a set back by trading understanding why for trusting your Creator with a childlike faith.
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Prioritize and plan your day focusing on God’s unique direction for your life through the filter of prayer. You were not created to do it all, and Jesus does not expect you to do it all. Live with intention by living led by the Holy Spirit day by day.
Pause treasured one, and pray to find direction and live with intention as you become the woman God created you to be.
Jesus knows what it feels like to be pulled in many different directions. While he was here on earth there were so many under his care, so many wanting him and needing him.
People pressed in to meet Jesus. Sick people, broken people, and needy people wanting to find relief. With so many needing him, Jesus still paused to pull away in prayer with the Father.
“Before daybreak the next morning, Jesus got up and went out to an isolated place to pray. Later Simon and the others went out to find him. When they found him, they said, ‘Everyone is looking for you.’ But Jesus replied, ‘We must go on to other towns as well, and I will preach to them, too. That is why I came.’ So he traveled throughout the region of Galilee, preaching in the synagogues and casting out demons.” (Mark 1:35-39)
Jesus received clarity for where to travel after his time in prayer. He depended on God for direction to accomplish sharing the gospel.
Likewise, spending time in prayer gives clarity of direction and next steps for our journey to become the woman God created us to be. God-ordained direction diffuses distractions to make us more productive by living with intention.
Find confidence to say “no” to distractions that can leave you overwhelmed and drawn away from your true course in life.
Your life’s vision or calling may remain the same, but often the Lord wants to change your direction. Daily time with him is vital to keeping in step with the Spirit. When we find the time to fix our eyes on Jesus, he will keep us on his perfect course for our lives.
The Bible tells us it is only after we renew our minds that we can “test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will” (Romans 12:2). Keeping in step with the Spirit can save us from striving and taking extra steps that are not part of God’s plan for our lives.
When the Lord brings clear focus into our day, our priorities come into place with his perfect will, and we can let go of any responsibilities he is not asking us to bear (Matthew 11:28-29).
The temptation to get involved in many “good things” can distract us from our calling. As we become sensitive to his leading, simplicity and focus come into our day. Our priorities fall into place, and we learn we can stop and take time for the meaningful relationships in our lives.
Seek the Lord for simplicity and focus.
Ask him to show you his will for your life.
Know that adding anything else to our plate, however good it may be, can rob our joy and rob others of opportunities meant for them.
Jesus knows how much we can handle. Wise women live with intention by living led by the Holy Spirit. Prayer is a filter that helps us determine God’s priorities so that we live with focus each day.
Nourish Scripture: Luke 10:1-20
Blog written by Aliene Thompson. Aliene Thompson is the founder of Treasured Ministries and the Author of the Nourish Bible Study Series. © 2019 Treasured Ministries.
by Aliene
What is toxic in your life that keeps pulling you away from your purpose by pushing you back into your past? And do you find yourself frustrated because you know you need to let go – you WANT to let go but something that you can’t put your finger on is keeping you stuck?
In today’s Podcast, we are talking about throwing off toxic to take hold of your future. #resilience #treasuredtribe #movingforward
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by Aliene
Ready to take the road less traveled? Honey Beth Wiggs, my podcast guest, lives this way. Her creative unconventional courageous life inspires me not to take her same path but to challenge my own comfortable routines to step into calling.
Honey Beth Wiggs is a best-selling author, speaker, and certified health coach. Since 2008, her coaching practice has been able to assist over 7,000 people to create long-term well-being. She currently lives outside of Raleigh, NC with her husband Dale and two teenage children. She also has two older children and 5 grandchildren. Honey Beth homeschools her children in order to create freedom to travel and make memorable lifelong experiences with her family. She has a passion for living life to the fullest and inspires others to do the same.
You can visit her at www.LegacyofJoyInc.com.
To learn more about Honey Beth Wiggs, check out the links below.
How Honey Beth helps people achieve long-term health
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