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Why I Surrendered My Marriage to God
Why I Surrendered My Marriage to God [Editor’s Note: This is a guest post by Angela Tyler. I’m so happy Angela reached out to me to share to her story on Devotional Diva! Marriage isn’t always perfect, but God always is. Thank you for sharing with us, Angela!] Like many other girls growing up, I often imagined what my life would be like as an adult. I pictured myself married with two children, football practices and family game night. Things were planned out, and I knew exactly the kind of husband I wanted. I was a go getter with a can do attitude about my future. I had the right stuff to make…
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It’s OK to Dream Scared
It’s OK to Dream Scared [Editor’s Note: Please welcome back Devotional Diva founder Renee Fisher for this guest post! Thanks, Renee! ] We are supposed to be afraid when we walk on water—when we are learning how to be bold and courageous. That’s why we walk by faith and not by feelings alone. If you currently find yourself in transition, here are a few quotes from interviews I gathered from a survey that encouraged me. I hope they encourage you as well. Laura answered, “Reading through the Psalms always brings me comfort during transition; they’re a good reminder that it’s okay to feel confused and frustrated about what is happening in life.” Francine answered, “It’s scary to…
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My Heart Was Filled Up!
I feel like I’ve left pieces of my heart in so many places. But Iowa is where I have spent the longest amount of time, it is where I grew up, and I still have so many people I love there, so it feels like my true home. As I mentioned in my post last week, in September, we traveled back to Iowa for my best friend’s wedding (I was a bridesmaid). Honestly, this trip back home was so much different than any other because I could really appreciate how homey it is. Especially because of the wedding, I reconnected with many more special people. My heart was filled up…
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Prayer for Those Stuck In A Rut
Prayer for Those Stuck In A Rut [Editor’s Note: This is the latest in a series of devotionals by Praying Upside Down’s Kelly O’Dell Stanley. I am so grateful to have Kelly’s posts here on Devotional Diva. You can check out her other posts on prayer by following this link!] This is for all of you people out there who love God but sometimes get bored. Who have had good prayer lives but sometimes feel like you’ve lost that spark. Will you please pray with me? Lord, I love you, I do. That has never changed. I long to grow closer to you. I’m excited by the new things I discover in Your word,…
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Healing Your Mind and Body
Healing Your Mind and Body It’s impossible for us to go through life totally healthy. There are many things that stand in the way of that. Accidents happen, we go through mental health issues, and short-term illnesses crop up. So when you do experience a time when your body or mind isn’t at its best, you need to take a step back from your busy life to ensure you heal fully. Here are some ideas that can help you get back on track! Give More Time To God It is very easy to feel upset and frustrated whenever we get sick, mentally or physically. However, spending more time with God during…
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Does God Direct Our Steps?
Does God Direct Our Steps? [Editor’s Note: This is a guest post by Evana Sandusky. I loved Evana’s story of how God truly guided her and directed her steps during her child’s ongoing illness. This is the kind of story that gives a worried Christian’s heart comfort!] A person’s steps are directed by the Lord. How then can anyone understand their own way? Proverbs 20:24 NIV Sometimes, I question if my steps are really directed by God. I wonder if He sees my circumstances and if He knows my problems. My husband and I have two children. My oldest, Jaycee, has had two different heart issues, asthma, obstructive…
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My Beautiful Iowa
We are back from our trip to the states! I’m so sorry it’s taken me awhile to get back in the swing of things here on Devotional Diva. Today I wanted to share with you some pictures from our adventures in Iowa (where I am from!) There’s more to come, because it was a long trip and I have a lot to share.
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When God Says, “Slow Down”
Well, this is not the post I intended to write today! It’s been a rough couple weeks emotionally and now our whole family is down with a cold. We are also set to head back to the states for a visit! As for what we’ve been going through emotionally, it has to do with the health of our dear old kitty Zero. It’s just such a long story, but his vet told us we would have to put him down or he could pass at any time. We sought a second opinion and he he is actually doing a lot better! Zero is at the ripe old age of 18 and has an…
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I Do Have Faith?
I Do Have Faith? Many times we hear the words “have faith” when it comes to many situations in our lives. We feel that if we have faith, we are doing the right thing. We think we have faith and we even believe we have it, but is just believing and thinking you have faith enough? Faith is more than words We can tell ourselves we have faith. We believe in God, we believe in His promises and we believe for good things to happen in our lives. We honestly think that is enough, but then we hear that “faith without works is dead.” What does this mean. Do we work for our faith? Do…
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Fear’s Threats and God’s Voice
Fear’s Threats and God’s Voice [Editor’s Note: This is a guest post by Maria of A Woman Named Free. The first part of this powerful blog post is the voice of fear, or the enemy, and the second is the voice of our Heavenly Father. Thank you so much for sharing this, Maria!] Oh Darling, don’t get too comfortable with peace because you remember what I’ve told you about peace. Peace is nothing but an illusion, a dirty trick for the gut-wrenching tragedy that is to come. Don’t worry, I have you safe wrapped in a warm blanket of anxiety. Let me properly introduce myself…my name is Fear. We first…
