About This Blog

My blog shares my recovery journey from childhood abuse to living with mental illness. I've been involved in twelve step groups and therapy since 1982. I accepted Jesus as my Savior in 1988. To the best of my ability, I have followed where He wants me to go and what He wants me to do. Maybe you'll find the hope and strength you need through what I write. Maybe you want to stop hurting yourself. Maybe you have a friend who needs help and can benefit from my story. I was newly disabled when I asked God this question: "What do you want me to do with my life?" I closed my eyes and paused for a few moments to still my mind. This is what I sensed from Him: "Amy, I want you to write your story to bring hope and healing to those who are still suffering." And that's exactly what I am doing!

Sunday, March 02, 2014

It's Time To Heal

If there's anything I know for sure, it's this:

God wants us to heal.
How do I know this?

The Bible is full of verses proclaiming His desire to transform us into the image of Christ.  His desire is to remove the sin of this world that has settled into my spirit as "normal."

Satan's ways are not His ways.  Satan's ways are not my ways.  Satan's snares are not what God desires for my way of living.  Satan's way of living keeps me in emotional turmoil and bondage.  God's ways keep me emotionally healthy and free.

God is my coach, my drill instructor, my running partner and my cheerleader.
Satan is the one who pulls me off course, offers alcohol, gives me tools to cut and tempts me with food so I'll over eat.  Satan says he'll be the best coach I'll ever have and he has yet to show up for one practice.

Who would you trust with your training for healing?

Here is a three part teaching from International Bible Teacher Beth Moore I think you'll enjoy.

Beth Moore - Video - The Healing Heart - Part 1

Beth Moore - Video - The Healing Heart - Part 2

Beth Moore - Video - The Healing Heart - Part 3