by Georgia Shaffer | Aug 26, 2019 | Uncategorized
“Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.” Psalm 42:5 NIV One cloudy winter morning at the end of February, I awoke with what felt like an ever-present ache in my soul. Not...
by Georgia Shaffer | Aug 20, 2019 | Uncategorized
“Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.” Psalm 27:14 NIV One summer evening, long after sunset, I lingered in my garden. The trees and flowers appeared black, silhouetted against the light gray of the sky. Although my summer garden...
by Georgia Shaffer | Aug 13, 2019 | Uncategorized
“Kind words are like honey—sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.” Proverbs 16:24 NLT In the Old Testament story, the words of Job’s friends or counselors not only failed to comfort him but added to his distress. Job wanted and needed the help of others. He said,...
by Georgia Shaffer | Aug 6, 2019 | Uncategorized
Someone recently asked me, “How do I know if I’m stuck in self-pity or grieving?” It may appear as if you’re having a pity party after a devastating loss, but it’s normal to withdraw and lick your wounds. You want to curl up in a corner somewhere or go to bed and pull...
