Religious Devotions – November 8, 2017 by Teresa Smeigh (This is a repost and a message I need to remember)

He Died on the Cross For Us

I will follow wherever you lead, my Lord!

By Teresa Smeigh

This is something different. (Part dream, part reality, I was bullied as a child)

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The beautiful little fairy/pixie got dressed for the morning at school. She dreaded this because the other fairies were so mean to her. She was freshly cleaned and nicely dressed, but they still didn’t like her unless she let them copy her schoolwork.

She flew over to the area where they held school and settled on a branch as far away as she could while still being able to hear the teachers.

The murmuring started among her fellow fairies. “Give us your homework, NOW!” they yelled in unison. They grabbed her and held her down trying to get the homework from her.

I couldn’t watch the poor fairy being bullied anymore and I stepped in, lifted my arm and prepared to save the poor thing.

“Wait! Vengeance is mine,” sayeth the Lord! (Romans 12:19)

I lowered my arm, ashamed at what I had planned to do. I was just as bad as the other fairies.

(“I heard the shout loud and clear – I was awake by then. Jesus was reminding me of the bad thoughts I had for vengeance and reminding me it was his job.”) I tried to punish my ex-husband for what he did to me, but the Lord was reminding me it was not my place to do the punishment and I wished he had gotten there sooner and not let me try to punish my ex-husband. I hurt others in the process.

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Dear Father,

Thank you for reminding me that vengeance is yours. It is not my job to punish anyone. Sometimes I need reminding.

Amen

 

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The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you!

I Corinthians 6:23

Teresa (Tessa) Dean Smeigh

-Advocate for Mental and Invisible Illnesses

-Author of Articles, Stories and Poems

http://www.tessacandoit.com

http://www.finallyawriter.wordpress.com (no longer canceling this blog, just not adding new work to it, sign up for http://www.tessacandoit.com for the new posts).

 

 

Religious Devotions – October 21, 2017 by Teresa Smeigh

He Died on the Cross For Us

I will follow wherever you lead, my Lord!

By Teresa Smeigh

2 Corinthians 10:5 NIV  We take captive of every thought to make it obedient to Christ.

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No disobedient thoughts from the liar. Do not give in to him. Replace them with the truth of God’s Word.

Jesus takes responsibility for your success as you walk with him. The Father loves you so much He will never let go of you.

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Dear Father,

Please root out the enemy’s lies and replace with your word. Remove the strongholds so that I may walk in your freedom and glorify your name. In God I trust.

In the Lord’s name I pray,

Amen

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The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you!

I Corinthians 6:23

Teresa (Tessa) Dean Smeigh

-Advocate for Mental and Invisible Illnesses

-Author of Articles, Stories and Poems

http://www.tessacandoit.com

http://www.finallyawriter.wordpress.com (no longer canceling this blog, just not adding new work to it, sign up for http://www.tessacandoit.com for the new posts).

 

 

Religious Devotions – October 20, 2017 by Teresa Smeigh

He Died on the Cross For Us

I will follow wherever you lead, my Lord!

By Teresa Smeigh

Prepare For Blessing!

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Psalm 84:11

The Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord gives grace and glory; no good thing does He withhold from those that walk uprightly.

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As you wait for God to fulfill his promises to you, the thought may enter your mind that you are not good enough for God to give you what you want. He is preparing you to be ready for his plan to be carried out.

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Dear Father,

Thank you for loving me. You are so wise and kind, so I will wait for you.

Amen

 

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The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you!

I Corinthians 6:23

Teresa (Tessa) Dean Smeigh

-Advocate for Mental and Invisible Illnesses

-Author of Articles, Stories and Poems

http://www.tessacandoit.com

http://www.finallyawriter.wordpress.com (moving posts to other blog and will be deleting this one).

 

Religious Devotions – October 19, 2017 by Teresa Smeigh

He Died on the Cross For Us

I will follow wherever you lead, my Lord!

By Teresa Smeigh

Seek Me with All Your Heart

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Jeremiah 29:13  You will seek Me, inquire for, and require Me [as a vital necessity] and find me when you search for Me with all your heart.

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A commitment to spend time with God is as serious a commitment as any we will ever make.

The quality of our lives is affected by the time we spend with Him.

Do not become slack in the time you spend with Him because you know he is always available. Make him your priority.

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Dear Father,

I am sorry for the times that I do not make you a priority in my life and do other non-important things. I shall make a commitment to spend time with you every day.

In the Lord’s name I pray,

Amen

 

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The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you!

I Corinthians 6:23

Teresa (Tessa) Dean Smeigh

-Advocate for Mental and Invisible Illnesses

-Author of Articles, Stories and Poems

http://www.tessacandoit.com

http://www.finallyawriter.wordpress.com (moving posts to other blog and will be deleting this one).

 

Religious Devotions – October 15, 2017 by Teresa Smeigh

He Died on the Cross For Us

I will follow wherever you lead, my Lord!

By Teresa Smeigh

Ask for What You Want from the Lord!

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Matthew 7:11 NLT

“How much more will your heavenly Father give good gifts to those who ask Him.”

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Not only does He help you pray, but He will show you what to pray for to remain on His path for your life. God wants you to know his will. He is more motivated to show you his way to your path than you are.

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Dear Father,

Thank you for loving, protecting and providing for me.

Amen

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The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you! I Corinthians 6:23

 

Teresa (Tessa) Dean Smeigh

-Advocate for Mental and Invisible Illnesses

-Author of Articles, Stories and Poems

http://www.tessacandoit.com

http://www.finallyawriter.wordpress.com (moving posts to other blog and will be deleting this one).

 

Religious Devotions – October 13, 2017 by Teresa Smeigh

He Died on the Cross For Us

I will follow wherever you lead, my Lord!

By Teresa Smeigh

Trust God’s Plan!

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Galations 4:4

When the fullness of the time came,God sent forth his Son.

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Are you waiting for some precious promise to happen? Do not despair. God keeps his promises.

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Dear Father,

I trust your ways. Thank you for always providing beyond what I imagine.

Amen

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The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you!

I Corinthians 6:23

Teresa (Tessa) Dean Smeigh

-Advocate for Mental and Invisible Illnesses

-Author of Articles, Stories and Poems

http://www.tessacandoit.com

http://www.finallyawriter.wordpress.com (moving posts to other blog and will be deleting this one).

 

My blog is starting to slide away into the ether.

At one point I was in a much better place and my blog was growing. I wrote many posts a day as well as a devotional every day. I wrote thankfulness posts, etc. There were numerous stories and poems on my other blog. I still have 2 and the addresses are at the bottom in my signature.

Now my blog is slowing dying. I have some regulars still and I appreciate you guys hanging around even though I find it difficult at times to follow many blogs. I still get new followers, but I feel as if I am letting them down as well. I have to change things if I want to save it. It is so easy to just give up and I don’t want to do that. I worked hard for these 2 blogs only to let them die.

I am sure I have turned people away with my constant whining about my physical pains. They are far worse than my mental at this point. My bipolar is fairly stable and my panic and anxiety, though still around, are calmed some by the meds.

What to do about 2 dying blogs is my current problem. I am sure people are tired of reading about my health issues. I know I am tired of living through them and complaining about them sure isn’t helping me any either.

I miss my blogs, the old ones, the ones that people enjoyed reading because they were more than just my whining.

I definitely thank all of you or are standing by me and still here and those of you who are new I hope you can find something of interest to keep you coming back.

I have been sinking for a while and just not noticing it. It is time to bring these blogs back on board and give the people something worthwhile.

Comments are welcome. If you have a comment about what is happening here don’t be afraid to share it with me. Perhaps it is not too late to save my blogs.

Teresa (Tessa) Dean Smeigh

-Advocate for Mental and Invisible Illnesses

-Author of Articles, Stories and Poems

http://www.tessacandoit.com

http://www.finallyawriter.com

Religious Devotions – March 26, 2017 by Teresa Smeigh (New)

 

He Died on the Cross For Us

I will follow wherever you lead, my Lord!

By Teresa Smeigh

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Psalm 33:20 NIV

We wait in hope for the Lord; He is our help and our shield.

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Sometimes we feel as if God isn’t with us. Remember God is always with you, but sometimes it takes a while for his plan to be revealed.

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Dear Father,

Thank you for your presence in my life. I trust you and the plans you have for my life.

Amen

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The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you! I Corinthians 6:23

Teresa (Tessa) Dean Smeigh

-Advocate for Mental and Invisible Illnesses

-Author of Articles, Stories and Poems

http://www.tessacandoit.com

http://www.finallyawriter.com

Religious Devotions – March 24, 2017 by Teresa Smeigh (New)

 

He Died on the Cross For Us

I will follow wherever you lead, my Lord!

By Teresa Smeigh

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Matthew 28:20 NLT

“Be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

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God is always with you, day and night, good or bad!

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Dear Father,

Thank you for your presence in my life.

Amen

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The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you! I Corinthians 6:23

Teresa (Tessa) Dean Smeigh

-Advocate for Mental and Invisible Illnesses

-Author of Articles, Stories and Poems

http://www.tessacandoit.com

http://www.finallyawriter.com

Religious Devotions – March 23, 2017 by Teresa Smeigh (New)

 

He Died on the Cross For Us

I will follow wherever you lead, my Lord!

By Teresa Smeigh

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Jeremiah 7:23 NLT

“Obey me and I will be your God, and you will be my people. Do everything as I say, and all will be well!”

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Obey God and he will take you under his wing and protect you and guide you.

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Dear Father,

I will obey You. Show me what to and give me the courage to carry out Your will.

Amen

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The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you! I Corinthians 6:23

Teresa (Tessa) Dean Smeigh

-Advocate for Mental and Invisible Illnesses

-Author of Articles, Stories and Poems

http://www.tessacandoit.com

http://www.finallyawriter.com