Hey guys, I know I haven't been on here for a while. But there is a good reason! And it has some to do with the title, so let's hop in.
" Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. " 1 John 4:7
I have been struggling with anxiety for about two years. And it was exhausting. It messed with me in many ways, and I was tired of it. I wanted to find joy, not just joy, but true, amazing, life-changing joy. And I was willing to do anything to find it.
I have known God my whole life and have always loved Him. Yes, I prayed, went to church, and read my Bible here and there, but I didn't have the relationship I needed and eventually strived for with God. I needed a real relationship, a healthy relationship with God, and relief from my worry and anxiety. I knew that the only way to get that was to read the beautiful love letter personally written to us, so that's what I did.
" In my distress I called upon the LORD; to my God I cried for help from His temple He heard my voice, and my cry reached His ears. " Psalm 18:6
I have been doing The Bible Recap for some time now ( it is only supposed to be a year-long, but it was taking me a little longer than that, haha ), so I decided what a great place to start! Day 1 I woke up, drank my coffee, and did my Bible study at the same time, and let me tell within two days of that, I started to feel somthing I had never felt before. It was the work of the spirit, and undoubtedly true joy.
" May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. " Romans 15:13
Once I got in a few weeks of reading the Bible every day and changing my prayers, I felt like significant changes were happening in me; my life was completely different; I saw these through a different, happier, worry-free lens. Not only that, but God started speaking to me in so many ways. I couldn't (and still can't) get enough of Him.
" Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be consistent in prayer. " Romans 12:12
Now here we are; I'm still on fire for the Lord as I was a month ago, and reading my Bible every day. To wrap this up, I'll say if you want true Joy, peace, and to be on fire for the Lord...
- Read your Bible every day
- Change your prayer ( instead of praying from a script, pray like He's your friend, brother, and father like He is!)
- Look for God in everything
- Take time with just you and Him
Not that much stuff, but let me tell you, your life will change for the better 100%.
" I have said these things to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full " John 15:11
SideNote: I hope y'all are doing great! I have been super busy lately and unable to blog much, but... I made a YouTube channel!! So exciting. I have a few videos on there and some more coming up, so stay tuned for that! If you guys have any blog or YouTube suggestions, please feel free to message me through Instagram @spiritually.fit.girl or the comments on YouTube. I hope you guys have a fantastic day, and remember that God is the only way to true joy and peace; look to Him! 💛
" He Himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By His wounds you have been healed. " 1 Peter 2:24
-Ava✨
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