Josie's Journey of Faith

The moment everything started to begin,  it was heavy and I wasn’t sure where I was headed  but I knew the one who was in control  of the waves of the sea  All my life I had fought against who I knew I was supposed to be  Yet I ran away out of fear, opinions, rejection & crippling anxiety  On the darkest night, when I couldn’t breathe I encountered a light that made the darkness flee  I was drowning, thinking what is the point of anything,  Yet through all my brokenness  ignited a hope that changed the course of my entire life, - eternally I didn’t know it yet, but it helped me keep going.  I look back to this & think Why did I ever run?  Why did I ever wait?  Why did I fight against true love Did I believe in freedom ?  Could I really be set free from all of my burdens & chains?  How did I not know?  How could I not see?  The constant pure & holy pursuing love that always was fighting for me...

   I decided to share this message today because i've been in a season of stagnancy (isolation)  and honestly depression. W hich is a LIE from the enemy and not from God, It has no authority. - ( B e careful because that is a tactic of the enemy, yes Jesus sometimes calls us in seasons where it's just us and him but that doesn't mean stay isolated and cut yourself off completely from the world, still go out there, spend time with family, loved ones, go out for coffee and bible studies with your friends and stay in connection with community.) ( trust, also it's okay to ask for prayers, don't be shy!  )  (if you need prayer feel free to email)  beyondblessingsblogs@gmail.com  or   Eagle Brooks website is a prayer option (anonymous is available if needed, I will link that as well):  https://www.eaglebrookchurch.com/prayer/   So, if you happen to be in a similar place or have been here before, rest in the fact God will pull you through and r...