John Harrell's Blog, page 78
August 21, 2023
When Difficulties Arise
Everyone has challenges in their lives. Our broken world sees to that. People have unresolved trauma they put off dealing with. So what do you do?
Start with prayer. Speak to the Creator of the universe and everything in it. He knows what we are going through, and He knows what will happen. Talking things out helps. It puts our challenges in perspective.
Talk to God throughout the day. He listens like no one else does. He hears what is in your heart…
August 20, 2023
Goodness
I believe most people are good at heart. They mean well and typically treat others with kindness and respect.
When we give, whether we are giving money or giving of ourselves, let’s do it with a cheerful attitude. Doing good without concerning yourself with getting repaid is pure. If we give and feel resentment, we should examine our hearts to determine why we are resentful.
Everything we do and say is a reflection of what is in our hearts. Let’s allow goodness to reign…
August 19, 2023
Status
People are confused nowadays. They are confused because they believe their worth is tied to their status, money, zip code or position in life. They are gravely mistaken.
Our worth lies in the one who created us. God planned each and every one of us exactly how He wanted us to be. This is the foundation of our worth.
External stuff will die, but our relationship with the Creator is eternal…
August 18, 2023
People Pleasers
You can’t please everyone. Even God can’t do that. People will be disappointed by something.
If you see yourself as a people pleaser, then you might consider working on that. And the best way to solve that is to work on yourself. The desire to please everyone and never say no comes from within.
There’s nothing wrong with wanting to do for others and make them happy. Nothing at all. You end up sacrificing yourself without healthy boundaries, though. Take care of yourself so you can show up in life at your best…
August 17, 2023
Whitewashed
Denial is real. People are fearful of judgement so they whitewash the truth to others and to themselves. But there is no escaping the truth.
Face your life and all of its ugliness, but also it’s beauty. Both coexist and both can be improved upon. Work on what troubles you about your life, and work to improve what’s going well.
I encourage you to “get real” with yourself. Start today…
August 16, 2023
Revenge
When someone wrongs us we immediately want to get them back. We feel the need to “even the score.”
This is going to happen all your life. People are flawed and broken, and broken people do things to try to break others.
I encourage you to rise above the desire for revenge. God will make things right and just. It’s up to us to trust Him to do it. In the meantime, live life fully. Do what’s right. Speak the truth and steer clear of seeking revenge…
August 15, 2023
Go Confidently
Believe in yourself. God created you for a greater purpose. He hasn’t forgotten you or abandoned you.
The world will knock you down. Get back up and get knocked down again. Keep getting up as long as it takes. Find your inner strength to accomplish your destiny. The world cannot defeat you because you have the Creator of the universe on your side.
Don’t go to your grave with your song still in you. The world needs to hear from you…
August 14, 2023
Inside
Everyone wants to be seen and heard. All of us are equally important in the eyes of the Creator.
When you meet someone new, or when you are engaged in conversation with someone you know, see through to the heart of the person, not just what you see on the outside. Allow them to know they are valued…
August 13, 2023
Coincidentally…
There are no coincidences. Everything has a purpose and meaning behind it. We don’t have the luxury of knowing all that is going on. We simply have to trust in something greater than ourselves…
August 12, 2023
Interview with Ash Almonte
Creativity takes courage. Ash Almonte is a successful artist in an industry that has a 90% failure rate. She has found the path to turn pain from her past into beautiful works of art. She is the founder of Hopefully Sow, a charity that benefits the “least among us,” foster children. Listen to how she got involved in caring for these children, and her story of building a career she says she’s quit over 300 times!
