We are currently in the 6th month of 2022 already!
What a crazy year it has been! I’m pretty certain that all of you who read my blog are truly wondering if everything is “ok” in spite of all the challenges we’ve faced this year.
Truthfully, some days I’m good, and some days I struggle. The stress of constraints holding me here at home, not able to go to South Dakota again to help with my mother is truly bothersome for me. In my heart of hearts, I am also deeply wanting to see my family more since my Dad passed away on May 1st, 2019. It is one of those feelings that, “before anyone else passes I need to spend more time with them!” kind of feelings…
…I just need family.
There is so much that I’ve missed over the years, and I don’t like it. I miss my Mom, my aunt, my sister, my brother and their families. I have yet to meet my great nephew! My sister’s wedding last July brought a bunch more family members who I’ve only met with the wedding celebration but have yet to spend time with and develop a relationship. It’s heart wrenching to me! 
It's safe to say, it's time to take care of my own needs now. I want to build relationships, spend time together, and love eachother. I cannot do that as well as I'd like 1,400 miles away.
Regardless, my heart needs this!
But, what about the stress? There’s A LOT of stress involved in all of every part of life making decisions, no matter which direction we decide to take in our lives!
So the questions are mounting and the research is too, but...
Handling stress, we begin with prayer, always. It doesn’t make sense to try to make decisions without prayer. Prayer changes things, folks!
Next, to combat fear of the unknown, we research! Research answers our questions, creates more questions, and takes us down rabbit trails, too, but we get answers.
Another thing we do is ask questions of people who already have experience in the area where we want to go.
Why? Scripture tells us in Proverbs 11:14, “there is safety in a multitude of counselors.” It makes sense to talk with at least 3 people in each situation before making firm decisions. Why 3? Because you may get the same answers from 2 people. Adding the 3rd person will give us the greater chance to cover areas where the other 2 have not had experiences in.
Why? Scripture tells us in Proverbs 11:14, “there is safety in a multitude of counselors.” It makes sense to talk with at least 3 people in each situation before making firm decisions. Why 3? Because you may get the same answers from 2 people. Adding the 3rd person will give us the greater chance to cover areas where the other 2 have not had experiences in.
Keep in mind that all through this timeframe, we use stress lowering practices of eating good quality foods, taking walks getting some good oxygen, praying together, and spending time with one another. Additionally, throughout this entire time, we use our oils. Which oils do I suggest? I started with Stress Away, Lavender, Copaiba, and Peace & Calming when I began in 2015. We’ve made using oils a part of our lives, so why not use these wonderful plant juices that are so pure and as close to the Garden of Eden as you can get, using them and allowing the Lord to help us with things He’s made?! As time has progressed, I’ve added CBD Calm roll-on to my “stress relieving” list and it’s been invaluable! I love finding some “new to me” kinds of things that will help with as many things as possible. Interestingly, when I use these oils for one thing, they not only help with the thing I use them for, but they also help with things I don’t know that I’m dealing with internally! What a blessing the Lord has created for us to use!
So, what do I use for bravery to be able to conquer these things? Valor! For kids there is also KidPower essential oil blend for them to use! Those work well for test taking days, feelings of anxiousness, and it’s so easy to use! Both Valorand KidPower come in a 15ml bottle as well as a roll-on. Just click the links and you'll see them! As a matter of fact, many of the oils I've mentioned come in a roll-on!
Now that we’re “oiled up”, here we go! Onward and upward!
Have a great day!
Love & God Bless,
Regina Graham
I am not a doctor. I cannot diagnose, prescribe, or treat anyone
for any disease or sickness.
For the month of September I've covered the need for nourishing our bodies in various ways. We each need to eat, we need to breathe, we need to move, and we need to pray. Now, there are many other various needs our bodies have, like sleep, but we'll cover that at a different time.
What does prayer have to do with our wellbeing? You might be saying, "I don't need to pray! I'm doing just fine!" Well, I'm going to propose that you give it a try.
Why?
Every! Single! One! Of! Us!
Has a Jesus sized hole in our hearts!
We work our whole lives, at times, to fill that hole with things, addictions, relationships, experiences, money, serving, or simply hiding away in our bedrooms avoiding people.
The hole still remains.
We've done all we can do to fill that hole, obsessively working toward filling that need, that desire to be truly happy, accepted and loved.
But nothing this world can offer will fill that hole.
The hole still remains.
We've done all we can do to fill that hole, obsessively working toward filling that need, that desire to be truly happy, accepted and loved.
But nothing this world can offer will fill that hole.
Only God can fill that hole for you with His Son Jesus Christ.
All you have to do is surrender. Kneel down where you are, right now, and say,
"God,
I've tried to do it all. I've tried to fill my own heart with things that don't matter.
I've tried to do it all. I've tried to fill my own heart with things that don't matter.
I've done things I'm terribly sorry for. Please forgive me.
I'm a sinner.
I need you now, Lord.
Come in to my heart, Lord Jesus. Fill me up where I was trying to do it all on my own.
I accept you as my Lord and Savior.
In Jesus Name,
Amen"
This is all you have to say.
Why?
"For God so loved the world He gave His only Son, that whosoever would believe in Him, would not perish but would have everlasting life." John 3:16.
God loved the world--That means the whole world, every one in it...everyone! Including YOU!
God loved the world--That means the whole world, every one in it...everyone! Including YOU!
He gave--A way to make things right between God and man.
His Son--A sinless man to die for our sins, to be buried in a tomb, and to rise again on the 3rd day--overcoming death.
Whosoever--That means anyone!
Believe in Him--That's it! Just believe in Him!
Would not perish but would have everlasting life--would live eternally after death with Him in heaven.
"...because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved."(Rom 10:9)
It is truly that simple!
What's next?
You can get ahold of a local pastor where you live and tell them about your experience and desire to learn more about Jesus. Or, you can go to Sherwood Baptist Church and get plugged in there. Talk with one of the pastors and share with them your experience.
"...because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved."(Rom 10:9)
It is truly that simple!
What's next?
You can get ahold of a local pastor where you live and tell them about your experience and desire to learn more about Jesus. Or, you can go to Sherwood Baptist Church and get plugged in there. Talk with one of the pastors and share with them your experience.
It is my prayer for each one of you reading today, whether it is when this is published or some time in the future, that you pray this prayer, accepting the Lord Jesus as your Savior. It will seriously change your life!
Without the Lord, I am nothing. With the Lord, I can do all things, because He strengthens me.
Love & God Bless,
Regina
I am not a doctor. I cannot diagnose, prescribe, or treat anyone
for any disease or sickness.
