Facing Fears, Quenching Flames
Daily Devotional Guide to Freedom from Fear and Anger
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When loss occurs, suddenly things are different. Our heart longs for everything to be the same as it was yesterday, but our mind knows the reality of what now is. Many emotions are at odds with one another confusing our mental and emotional system. In order to begin to heal, there must come a time of acceptance of what is now the new reality. At this point, adjustments to the changes in your life will begin to take place.
In Psalm 55, when the Psalmist stated that the one causing him anguish was his companion and familiar friend, this was his moment of acceptance to the new reality in his life. The reality was that he had lost forever his friend. That relationship was gone. Things would not be the same again.
Is there someone you loved but have lost? has the loss caused you such anguish that anger is controlling your emotions? The Psalmist accepted the loss, but something else needed to occur and that was adjustment.
Any time there is loss, change will occur. And change necessitates adjustment! The Psalmist acknowledged, accepted and adjusted by giving his burden to God and trusting Him to help him cope with the new reality of his life.
Be encouraged that the loss is not the end of you. It is the beginning of something different, and you can accept and adjust with God's help. He will carry your burden of pain and anguish. Give it to Him and trust Him to carry you through the acceptance and adjustment of loss toward healing and a new tomorrow.
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No one is immune to grief and the emotions that follow it. All of us will experience it at some point in life.
To grieve is to experience such intense sorrow and anguish that you feel as if it will never end. Along with grief comes an extensive list of emotions, one right on top of the other—fear and anger among them. Grief can be caused by any type of loss, from the loss of a loved one to loss of a job.
How can we cope? How can we get past the emotions that drag us down? The focus of this book is on two of the most difficult emotions to overcome: fear and anger. My heart grieves for those who suffer loss and cannot get past these emotions to a state of peace and joy once again. God inspired the devotionals of this book to help hurting hearts overcome the impact of negative emotions that arise out of grief and loss. These are not your typical devotionals. They can be very convicting and can require action.
By picking up this book, you are beginning a journey to guide you through the emotions that follow your difficulty and loss. Section one is written to help you overcome the paralyzing fear that has resulted from whatever sorrow you have experienced. Section two is a guide through overcoming anger to find the freedom and peace you long for.
To read Virginia's monthly blogs please visit www.majesticinspirations.com.About the Author
Virginia Grounds has a passion for God’s Word and serving in ministry. Learning to live through difficulties and challenges in a way that honors God has given her a message of hope and encouragement for today. For more than twenty years Virginia has taught the Bible, and she has also spoken at numerous women’s events. Her Bible studies, poetry, and devotionals are purposed for growing others in faith and teaching them life lessons for survival in today’s world.
After spending years in the corporate world, Virginia and her husband founded Victim Relief Ministries, where they have served together. Helping to meet the needs of hurting people through the ministry motivated her to write Facing Fears, Quenching Flames.
She earned a diploma for advanced biblical studies from Liberty University and has receive a master of ministry degree. Virginia is a wife, mom, and grandmother to seven boys whom she adores. She and her husband make their home in Dallas, Texas.
You can read her blogs at www.majesticinspirations.com