Self esteem

Looking for the Real Me

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Looking for the Real Me Wanted: The young girl that used to believe in miracles and wonders. The one that thought she could take on the world and never fail. The girl who believed in herself and knew she was special. The girl who wouldn’t let those mean words get through to her heart. Wanted … Read more

Self Sabotage and Fear of Failure

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What is one way to make sure you never succeed? One way to be sure you will never be happy? One way to ensure that you will never have enough? Do you have a fear of failing? Do you have a fear of succeeding? REFUSING TO FORGIVE YOURSELF Do you feel you have to be … Read more

Defining Yourself – Identity

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Daily Prompt: Name that… You! Do you know the meaning of your name, and why your parents chose it? Do you think it suits you? What about your children’s names? Photographers, artists, poets: show us IDENTITY. Today I am no longer who I thought I was. I used to put all sorts of labels on myself. … Read more

Boundaries – Good In and Bad Out (part 2)

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Yesterday we started learning about Boundaries, When to Say Yes and When to Say No.  Today lets look deeper.  This study is from the book: TO AND FOR We are responsible TO others for ourselves. “Carry each other’s burdens, “ says Galatians 6:2, “and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”  This … Read more

Boundaries – When to Say Yes and When to Say No (part 1)

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So, you wonder, if you used to live in abuse and domestic violence, how did you get out Ms. D?  Funny you should ask.  I recently came across a book/teaching/bible study that was planted in me about 10 years ago.  This particular way of looking at things helped me learn how to build healthy boundaries … Read more

You are Special

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I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place, when I was woven together in the depths of the earth. Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained … Read more

Keeping the Peace – meet Ahab

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Well yesterday we talked about Jezebel and the Spirit of Control, today lets visit Ahab.  I was an Ahab, for years. I would do anything to keep the peace, I hated confrontation, I would roll-over-and-play-dead way too easily. When the Abuser said it was my fault, I just agreed, to avoid an argument.  But then, … Read more

Ten “Be-YOU-Tiful” Messages

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I am so grateful for this today – it’s been one of thooooose days, and Proverbsgirl helped me refocus on Him…