I’m tired. I’m hurting. How can this be happening again? Why are You allowing this pain?
I don’t want to be broken. I want to be whole. I know this is an unrealistic expectation during this lifetime, but I want to be without this ache in my soul. I don’t want another heartache.
Haven’t I been through enough in my life?
I confess God I get angry, very angry because You allow me to walk through these painful trials … yet again.
I’m sorry.
God, how can I live in constant peace in this broken place?
Is that attainable?
Truth is I’m sad … I’m devastated.
I want to fix this with my own hands, in my own strength. The only way I know how to do that is to simply lift my hands up to You with what little strength I have left in me.
Tears soak my face. Dripping on my laptop. The need to understand dissolves.
Thank you God.
I receive Your peace now. I will rest in your constant peace.
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Where is your secret place that you meet with God? Where do you feel most connected to God? This place where I meet with God is my little sanctuary.
A little over 5 years ago I remember being right here on this trail. I was undergoing chemotherapy and I had no idea how sick I was going to end up … in a coma on life support. I remember thinking as I walked the trail that the one thing I had for certain was God and His promises to me.
No matter what, God is faithful to the very end.
Let me know where is your sanctuary? Ann how has God been faithful in your life? Everyone who comments will be entered to win a copy of Your Life Still Counts by Tracie Miles. Winner announced Thursday.
It’s not to late to sign up for our online bible study. We started yesterday but with an online study you can go at your own pace. Hope you’ll join us as we see how God uses our past to create a beautiful future.
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Back and forth, back and forth as I rubbed my sweaty palms together.
Breathe. You just need to remember to breathe Linda.
It was almost time for me to enter the classroom for the very first time and I thought I was going to have a panic attack.
This is totally crazy! Why in the world am I freaking out? I speak in front of people all the time. Why is this any different?
Honestly, I was puzzled by how I was physically reacting. I could literally hear my heart beating and I even felt light-headed.
I signed up over a month ago to take a class on public speaking and I was actually very excited about it. It was going to be fun and I was going to learn some new tips for engaging with my audience.
My talks were going to be recorded over the next two days and three exceptional speaking coaches would give me valuable feedback.
And therein lies the problem. FEEDBACK!
Anticipating feedback is what got me all bent out of shape. It sent me into the crazy land of what will “they” think about me. I could not believe it, but that sneaky little insecurity bug had bit me once again.
Insecurity is my nemesis. I would give anything to never deal with it again but for some reason it’s one of those things I’ve battled with my entire life.
And what’s even worse is that I just wrote a blog post about this very same thing a few weeks ago.
I wish I could tell you that I took my own advice from that blog and envisioned everyone’s opinions bouncing right off of me as I immersed myself in the holy truth, that I am a talented and gifted daughter of the Most High King. But that would be a BIG FAT LIE!
Nope for the 2 days I was in class I was sweating bullets. I was pretty much a ball of nervous energy. Yep! Little miss Christian Life Coach here really needed to take some of my own advice.
Driving home Friday evening after my last class I was exhausted. I wanted nothing more than to go straight to bed and pull the covers over my head. All my insecurities had just about sucked the life out of me. Seriously! I am not kidding.
I was disappointed that I had struggled so much over the course of a 48 hour period. While I was in class, I really didn’t felt comfortable in my own skin and I sure as heck never landed in my sweet spot while I was speaking. I just felt like a mess.
It’s five days later as I’m writing this blog post and boy oh boy have I gained a new perspective on this whole experience! If you would have asked me last week what my take away was from stepping outside my comfort zone I might have told you, don’t do it! EVER! I’m sure of it.
But today I can say with 100% confidence that I am so stinkin proud of myself for pushing through my fears and leaning into discomfort.
After this experience of stretching myself and stepping waaaay outside my comfort zone, I have a much greater awareness of myself. I learned when you are confident, it radiates through your every word, mannerisms and how you carry yourself. And when I stay connected to my one true source (God) I am the most authentic true self I can possibly be.
Let me tell you, focusing on our imperfections is down right exhausting! And I believe that’s another reason why this class was so hard for me.
But looking back I can now see that when we choose to focus on our strengths, boldness and security we blossom into exactly who God created us to be! With confidence I can say that is where God has me today as I write this post.
I’m challenging you dear reader to examine where you are in life and where you want to be? Are you willing to step outside your comfort zone? What will be the cost of not stretching yourself?
Journal with God: Write in your journal asking God to show you His holy truth about who you are in His eyes. After journaling, read over what He spoke. Spend some time receiving these truths allowing them to soak deep in your heart.
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When have you been nervous lately? What are you doing to stretch yourself to grow and learn?
If we stay in our comfort zone and don’t allow ourselves to get antsy or uncomfortable at times we will remain stuck in our lives and not grow.
Because of putting myself “out there” in a recent public speaking class, I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to coach you in this area.
Let me know where you are stretching yourself so that you can grow? Or what is that one thing you need to do to get outside your comfort zone? As your coach I want to challenge you to dig deep and explore what it will be like to put yourself out there. Imagine how awesome you will feel after facing your fears and investing in yourself!
Journal with God: Write a note to God in your journal. Tell Him what you are most afraid of when you start to imagine yourself stepping outside your comfort zone. Ask Him to show you where you might need to stretch yourself so that you can grow into all He has created you to be.
Linda Kuhar is a Certified Christian Life Coach, Board Certified Life Coach, Certified Human Behavior Consultant, Author, Speaker and Mentor. Click here to learn more about coaching with Linda & frequently asked questions about the experience.
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A note from Tracie Miles: “If you have a particular shame, regret, hurt, tragedy or painful memory that has weighed on your heart for far too long, always preventing you from believing you are loved and treasured by God. This study is for you. Or maybe deep down, you honestly believe your past prevents you from being priceless to God, that He sees no value in you, and that you surely don’t have a divine purpose. If so, I want to invite you to join in the Your Life Still Counts Study.
Or maybe, you just want to dig deep into God’s Word and focus on how much He loves you, and begin striving for the plan and purpose He has for your life. Maybe you are longing for some motivation to take that leap of faith and pursue those nudges God has been whispering to your spirit! I hope you will consider joining in too.
You see, this isn’t a study about any particular pain or experience – it is a study about real life, real issues, real hurts, forgiveness, redemption, healing, transformation, peace, joy, motivation and the excitement of discovering a divine purpose we never even realized God had qualified us for.” Click here to sign up for the bible study.
Have your ever participated in an online bible study? If so what do you love about an online community? Everyone who comments will be entered to WIN a copy of Tracie’s book, Your Life Still Counts.
Linda Kuhar is a Certified Christian Life Coach, Board Certified Life Coach, Certified Human Behavior Consultant, Author, Speaker and Mentor. Click here to learn more about coaching with Linda & frequently asked questions about the experience.
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Today I want to say thank you for inspiring me to keep moving forward and speaking life and encouragement into the hearts of women all over the world. You are why I do what I do every single week. YOU. MATTER. TO. ME. Thank you for doing life with me. It’s a privilege to connect with you each week.
I love praying for you. Let me know how I can today. Everyone who comments will be entered to when a signed copy of Your Life Still Counts by Tracie Miles. Sign up for Tracie’s FREE Your Life Still Counts Online Bible Study here!
Journal with God: Reflect on how God has shown you over your lifetime how He loves you to the moon and back. Write a letter of gratitude in your journal to Him.
Linda Kuhar is a Certified Christian Life Coach, Board Certified Life Coach, Certified Human Behavior Consultant, Author, Speaker and Mentor. Click here to learn more about coaching with Linda & frequently asked questions about the experience.
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Thank you for sharing your beautiful hearts here on my blog and giving me the opportunity to pray for you. That’s what this blog is all about. Love, encouragement, hope and prayer. I pray every time you visit my blog you leave feeling like you’ve just been hugged by Jesus. 🙂
Leave a comment below today and share some of your favorite books with us. Is there a particular book that you seem to recommend over and over? I would love to hear about it.
And finally the WINNER of a signed copy of Your Life Still Counts by the amazing Tracie Miles is KAREN SOMMERS!!! Send an email at linda@lindakuhar.com with your info and I’ll get it to you ASAP Karen.
A signed copy of Your Life Still Counts by Tracie Miles!!!!
Do you ever feel like you are insignificant or that your life really doesn’t matter? Do you feel weighed down by past heartaches, failures or regrets? Do you wonder what is my purpose in this world?
Tracie Miles relates to all of these questions in her new book. She shares her personal story of teenage pregnancy and abortion to encourage readers that God can use their life no matter what. Tracie shares stories of twenty other women who have extremely challenging past, that could have given up all hope, however God used each one of them to create a beautiful future.
If you need inspiration and are ready for a brand new perspective on life this is a must read!
Everyone who comments will be entered to win a signed copy of Your Life Still Counts. God can turn your past into your purpose!
Share in the comments below how I can pray for you today.
