Mikki's Posts

There seems to be a lot of it going around lately in my life and those around me that I love. Trials, testing, storms…whatever name you want to call it. Trouble is what it all is. But God promises that as believers the trouble we endure and partake is not without purpose. It grows us, strengthens us, and draws us closer to daily dependence on Christ.   “Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.” James 1:2-3   “Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.” 2 Corinthians 4:16-17   I find it so easy to forget I depend on Jesus daily when things are going well. Especially when things are going well. During those times it seems like I’ve got things all figured out; I ...

Looking for Love (a poem for all my “kids”)   bombarded by lies this world would have you buy… like you need to be coupled, you’re nothing without a guy, or sex equals love, buy her dinner and she’ll get the clue. but there is much involved they purposely don’t tell you. the promises of sex are empty and void; there’s pain, hurt and damage we should want to avoid. sex is not a handshake, a fist bump, a high five… it’s soul to soul contact where’s there is a lasting impact long after the moment is gone. you are precious jewels , one and all , more valuable than someone’s play doll. Jesus fulfills more than any on earth. don’t sell yourself short; he sees your true worth. His joy is greater and lasts forever. His love is larger and never ends. while this world offers love with conditions and strings, God’s love does not depend on what you do or what you bring. you don’t have to fear what’s on yo...

It's was a rough week on my last rotation. If today's any indication, it's another rough one ahead. And the week after will at least start out preying on my insecurities... so I'm holding on to the One who always holds me. Only Jesus got me through before and He's the only one who can do it again. Here's Jamie Grace's "Hold Me" featuring Toby Mac

This is an old thought, but I figured it's the Truth so it's never really too old to mention.... God is so good. He orchestrates events in our lives that blow my mind. I don't say this in a 'oh-pity-me' kind of way but there are so many times when I really don't deserve God's grace. Or His mercy, provision, love. That's sort of the point. God's character does not change. Jesus will always be faithful. That's who He is. That's what He is. Regardless of me. Because in the end it's really all about Him.

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In late February of 2011, something within was starting to shift. The last weekend of February was terrible. I mean really bad. I felt so awful and hated myself and didn't see much past the darkness of my heart, mind and soul. I was studying Isaiah in one bible study and 1, 2, & 3 John in another.  My leader for the Isaiah study didn't mind getting texts so Sunday night I text-ed her a prayer request. She was encouraging and I didn't tell her much of anything but I used specific words I had never used before. I came very close of naming my secret sin. That was totally the Holy Spirit at work. I'm sure I wouldn't have done that on my own. When we went through that week's study I had a lot to think about in terms of God freeing the Israelites after 70 years in captivity. It struck me that I was in captivity, but that thought didn't stick around long. A friend in that study talked to me more in depth the next night and I confessed some stuff to her. It was ...