Choose to Accept the Pain and Discover Joy | Grace & Truth Link-Up
We know we will suffer on this side of heaven. But is it possible to discover joy in the middle of our hurt? I believe we can, but one key factor is to choose to accept the pain.
I Was Never Alone in the Struggle
Have you ever tried to help someone you love, and your efforts seem futile? You reach out, but it seems your attempts to make the circumstances better are inadequate. You hope and pray they will at least know they are not alone in the struggle.
The Most Popular Post in August 2020 | Grace & Truth Link-Up
Are you interested to know which post on our link-up received the most clicks? At the beginning of each month, here at Embracing the Unexpected, we take a look back to see what titles are catching our reader’s eyes. Today we are featuring our most popular post in August 2020 | Grace & Truth Link-Up.
How to Stop Striving for Perfection
Have you fallen into the perfectionist trap? Perhaps, you start out striving for excellence; after all—doing your best is a worthy and noble attribute. However, somehow you end up on the other side, reaching for perfection. It never fails to leave us disappointed, exhausted, and missing out on what God had in mind. Would you…
How to Surrender Your Unfulfilled Expectations to God
Are you gripping so tight to your plans that you’re not allowing God to work out His purpose for your life? You are not alone. I have been there all too often. Sometimes we refuse to loosen our grip because it feels like giving up. Perhaps it is time to surrender your unfulfilled expectations to…
How to Improve Connection by Confessing More – Guest Post by Beth Steffaniak
Who doesn’t want better relationships? Most likely, we all do. However, sometimes we need a little extra help and self-examination. Perhaps today is a great time to consider how confessing more might improve the connection in our relationships.
What Happens When You Are Not in Control?
What happens when you are not in control of your circumstances? Do you frantically start trying to dominate whatever you can? Maybe you dig your heels in and refuse to accept reality, thinking somehow this method will make a difference. Perhaps there is a better way.
When You Want a Friendship to Last Forever
When you become friends with someone – do you expect it to last forever? I certainly do. And if it doesn’t, are you left in a place of frustration trying to figure out why it hasn’t continued? Perhaps a question you need to ask yourself is, why would I let go of a friendship?
Do You Need to Clear the Obstacles?
Are you gripping tightly with white knuckles to the familiar things – refusing to let go? The desire is to move forward; however, you find yourself stuck right where you are. How will you grow into who you are capable of being with this type of approach? Perhaps, it is time to clear the obstacles…