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I was meant to read it, right now! My precious angelic Mom is in her 7th stage. My prayer request is for my marriage to my husband of 21 years. I am giving it up to God because he knows the answers, and when I am ready to listen and learn, I will too! Thank you for sharing!
It is a safe place with people that is awake 24 hours. We still were very active in his care and spent time weekly with him. You, God, are my God, earnestly I seek you; I thirst for you, my whole being longs for you, in a dry and parched land where there is no water. I have noted the scriptures and I know it will comfort me. I definitly will pray.
I will be praying for you and your mom and your whole family. I also have a prayer request pls. My husband and my 18 almost 19 yr old daughter do not talk. My husband is her step dad n he has lots of anger toward her for not showing gratitude toward him and for basically being a typical teenager. He had no sisters and no kids of his own when we married 9 years ago. So if you would pls pray for this situation. I feel as if my heart breaks over n over everyday. That must be so hard — for everyone! God is more than able! I will be praying for you and your MIL.
It is helpful to remember that GOD works in some pretty unconventional ways and I bet something beautiful is going to come from this. This has been a blessing for me to read along with all your post. I have never left a comment but thought Id share with you that I think of you as a spiritual mentor. Very heartfelt and actually you have encouraged me. Oh, beloved Patricia, beloved Lisa, how moved I am by your story! But my heart is breaking, and I mostly just want to hibernate for a few months, not be out meeting strangers and selling myself and trying to impress.
Oh how I needed these verses today. Thank you for being faithful to what the Lord puts on your heart to share. I did feel a keen sense that this was what God wanted me to share today and I am now lifting up you and your son in prayer. My heart goes out to you…. I will keep all of you in my prayers. This is such a difficult and emotional time and know that God will be with you in what ever decisions that need to be made. Lisa — sometimes it is a matter of perspective. Moving her to more secure housing IS taking care of her and in a most loving way. What a blessing to each other you all are.
Thank you, sweet friend! Thank you for reminding of that scripture. God is so good to provide us all the grace we need for each day! What struck me was the need to tell you that even if you have to move her from your home to a more secure place, you are not breaking your promise to take care of her. You can find a safe and loving place where you can visit her and spend time with her and rest in the knowledge that you are doing everything you can to take care of her. Thank you for that encouragement, Sherry.
But I see that it might not always get to be that way…. I definitly will pray. His doctor told us when it was time for him to be in a memory care facility. We still were very active in his care and spent time weekly with him. Giving you a hug.
You promised to take care of her. If you cannot keep her at home you are not breaking your promise. You are keeping your promise to take care of her. Doing what is best for her safety and health IS how to take care of her. It helps to have it laid out in this way. Thank you for sharing with us this morning, Lisa; what an amazing testimony your in-laws have on waiting on the Lord for His timing in whatever our circumstances are.
I am crying at your in-laws talking of tying a rope to each other. I will be praying for your family as you wait on the Lord for His perfect wisdom and His timing. It means a lot to me! Thank you for you post Lisa! I too am caring for my mom who is suffering with Alzheimer. She is at a time of depression and anger. Mom still sings in the choir at church they say they never lose their music memory but is struggling to find purpose in her life. Times can be very tense in our home with grandchildren in and out.
The Lord has been an ever present helper and comforter to me. After a difficult day, I find myself putting the Psalms on to listen to as I find sleep. Your prayers would be so appreciated. Mom went through a similar stage of depression and anger when she knew where this thing was headed and yet could still function well enough. Those were the hardest months for her. I am praying for you and your mom too, Michelle. I had a lady tell me one time that she was a married widow.
She explained that she was married but the man she married was gone. There may come a time that your mother dosent sleep at all. I would suggest that you check into finding a good memory care facility before it comes to that point. If you put your mother in a memory care unit dosent mean that you broke your promise.
It is a safe place with people that is awake 24 hours. I love what I do. I know that it is very hard on families. When I first read your story today I stopped and prayed. I will keep you and michelle in my prayers.
So thankful for people like you caring for people like my dear mother-in-law! For it is truly a ministry, I know. And thank you for your suggestions — they are truly helpful to consider.
Blessings on you and all that you do! Thanks for a lovely reminder. This has left me flat and tired…Trying to find a balance between caring for her, our family, home and full time job has left me quite burnt out this morning… I miss my mom and wonder how long I will be able to care for her at home. Calling on the Lord has been my saving grace for several weeks now….
Oh, you have so much on your plate right now, Ariete! I will pray for an extra measure of grace ad strength for you as you too, walk this very difficult road with her. Bless you and your precious ministry to her. Good times and tough times. Lisa Owner at Club 31 Women.
Lisa is the happily-ever-after wife of Matthew Jacobson and together they enjoy raising and home-educating their 8 children in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. She encourages women to embrace the rich life of loving relationships and the high calling of being a wife and mother. You can follow Lisa on Instagram here! Latest posts by Lisa see all. More You May Enjoy What to Read This Summer. Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published. Thank you so much, Wendy — for both your encouragement and your prayers! You are on my mind tonight.
I am lifting you up in prayer. Praying right now, Shelana. Grace and peace to you. Hi, Lisa, Your posts are always such an encouragement. The verse that popped into my head was this one: Thank you for sharing this verse with me, Jenn. Amen and what a comfort! Your prayers and encouragement are a wonderful blessing to me, Heather. Thank you for sharing. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I appreciate your encouragement and your prayers Kathy! So thankful for this encouragement today.
Yes, I keep repeating those 3 words to myself as a reminder of His Word and faithfulness. Blessed by your perspective and by your prayers for us, Janis. Lisa — it is my privilege to pray for you. I appreciate hearing your own testimony, Margret, and I will take that hug!