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5 tips for coping with anxiety: #5

February 4, 2016 Mindy Larsen

Hello long lost friends!  I am so sorry that it is has been so long since I've shared some words.  I was on a 10-day hiatus in our favorite vacation spot, Puerto Rico and man was it beautiful (I mean, right? seriously take me back).  I feel like the Lord has been putting lots on my heart, and I'm excited to get back into the swing of writing weekly.  And to start, it's about time I finished up my anxiety series.  

I'm not going to lie, I am pretty excited that this is the last tip. Starting this mini-series, all for the goal of encouraging others with comfort the Lord has given me in my struggle with anxiety, I knew that some aspects  of sharing would be difficult. But what I did not expect was for my anxiety to escalate as a result.  I guess I should've been prepared because one, the evil one likes to take advantage of our weaknesses and two, I was spending a lot of time focusing on the idea of anxiety.  

The reality is, the more you focus on something the more aware of it you become.  If you notice a chip on your nail, you'll most likely be picking at it the rest of the day. If you are worried you are going to get a headache, suddenly you are concerned about every little thing you feel and might even convince yourself you have one when you really don't.  Well I think that's partly what when into play here.  Wanting to really pour my heart into this series and encourage you as much as I could, I became hyper aware of my anxiety.  Needless to say I am most definitely ready for a new topic here on lovemin so I can change my focus a bit, but I'm also thankful for it because it brought up a valid point.  If you are struggling with anxiety, it's incredibly important to not let it become your whole world.  Yes, it's good to know yourself and be intentional about self-care and exercising your no, but even more beneficial is to claim the victory over anxiety.  Which leads me to my last tip...

Claim the victory

One of my favorite things about God is that he is not a God of disorder; He is all about peace.  When sin came into our world, things got all out of whack and peace was MIA but God didn't go on letting us live in that.  He sent His son Jesus to live on this earth and die a human death so that he could conquer sin's crummy powers.  Raising Jesus from the dead, God crushed the evil one and proclaimed the victory over sin and death.  If we want to truly beat anxiety, then quite frankly this is the only tip that matters- to personally claim the victory of Christ.  

2nd Corinthians 10:3-5 has been my jam lately as it says, "For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does.  The weapons we fight with are not weapons of the world.  On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.”  We are in a daily battle to claim the victory that Christ won for us on the cross, but these words in 2nd Corinthians powerfully remind us that we are not just fighting with our own actions or intentions, we are fighting with divine power that can demolish strongholds.  Because of Christ, we have the ability to demolish every argument, thought, or anxiety by taking each one captive and making it obedient to Christ. 

What I love about this scripture is the language that Paul chose to make his point.  He doesn’t just say, we are fighting with power that can break strongholds – he says, we are fighting with divine power that can DEMOLISH strongholds and every thought or pretension. Those are profound words with great depth and authority that make me want to pump my fist in the air and squash the evil one.  Through Christ’s victory on the cross, we have the power to demolish our anxieties.  Not just make them smaller, but pound them to smithereens so absolutely nothing is left.

Learning to use our breath, change our focus, use essential oils, and exercise our no are all important tools we can use in our fight against anxiety, but the grandest and greatest weapon, truly, the only one that matters is to crush it with Christ.  

So here's my last tip - When you feel anxious thoughts creeping in, literally speak the words of 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 out loud.  With intensity, proclaim the words -  let them be your battle cry and picture anxiety being demolished by His divine power.   Together, with authority, we must claim the victory of Christ over anxiety.  He's given us His power to demolish strongholds – so let’s do it.  Get out there and fight dear ones.  We already know the outcome and it is glorious. 
 

- image by Mindy Larsen - 

_ miss any from the series?  Head here to check them out _

# 1 - breathe
#2 - change focus
#3 - use essential oils
#4 - exercise your no
#5 - claim the victory

Tags 2016, 5 tips for coping with anxiety, anxiety, 2 corinthians 10:3-5
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Mindy Larsen by Alex Good

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I'm a housewife, kitty mama, writer, and I love Jesus. I live with my husband in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin and I write because of the Lord.
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Insert a ferocious lion roar and that’s probably how Finn feels right about now. This poor peanut has had itchy skin for the last 2 months and we cannot get to the bottom of it. We’ve added humidifiers, cleaned our house like it’s our job, changed dishes, taken him to our vet, visited a nutritionist, and we are baffled. Something is setting off his system, so much so that he’s even scratched fur off at times, and we have yet to figure it out. ⠀
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Throughout this process, trying one thing after the next to no avail, I’ve developed a greater empathy for mamas with sick babies. Finn may not be my human descent but he’s my baby just the same and not knowing what’s going on and seeing him in pain tears me up. ⠀
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If this is your struggle- fur baby, human baby, or perhaps your own- I applaud you. The strength it takes to be patient and wait out an answer is not easy. The truth I’m clinging to today as we approach another hopeful solution is- “He is before all things and in Him all things hold together.” God cares for each part of His creation; he does not neglect a single one.⠀
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#kittymama #furbaby #finnstagram #catsofinstagram #documentedfaith #documentyourfaith #milwaukeeblogger #hopewriterlife #hopewriters #graceupongrace #getaftergrateful #lifeoflegacy #thepursuitofjoy #fillyourcup #inbeautyandchaos #liveauthentically #simplemoments #intentionalliving #alifeofintention #selfgrowthjourney
It seems I may have struck a chord with many of you yesterday when I talked about the frustrating reality that many people use a tricky follow/unfollow tactic to grow their following here on Instagram. In case you missed it, check the highlight on my feed. ⠀
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If you're still feeling miffed about the whole thing, I'm with you. And here's how I am keeping my eyes fixed on truth. Isaiah 12:4-5 says, "Give thanks to the Lord, call on his name, make known among the nations what he has done, and proclaim that his name is exalted. Sing to the Lord, for he has done glorious things; let this be known to all the world." ⠀
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I'm not here to make a name for myself (if I was, let's be honest, the follow/unfollow game would be pretty tempting). I'm here to make known among the nations what God has done and proclaim that his name is exalted. He has indeed done glorious things; that's what I'm here for. ⠀
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Let's not lose hope when our numbers drop. Let's not be tempted to believe that without them, we are not successful. Instead, let's trust in our amazing God who goes before us, faithfully proclaim His goodness, and leave the rest up to Him. ⠀
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#igrowgodsway #speaklife #communityovercompetition #liveauthentic #graceupongrace #gritandvirtue #ezermagazine #faithblogger #hopewriters #hopewriterlife #wildandfree #propelwomen #postwithpurpose #creativeworldview #encouragementgallery #lampandlight #womenintheword #thepursuitofjoy #fillyourcup #inbeautyandchaos #liveauthentically #simplemoments #intentionalliving #alifeofintention #selfgrowthjourney #milwaukeeblogger #cultivatewhatmatters #instagramadvantage #createdtocreate
5.5 years ago, my sister was traveling in Europe with a friend. While she was gone we found the house we’d been hunting for. “Surprise! While you were gone we bought a house. We’re neighbors!!” Literally 10 houses down.

We’ve made a lot of sweet memories living down the street- from progressive dinners to unexpected drop-ins and “I’ll be down in 5 minutes”- but being so close has proven even sweeter now that Lola is in the world.

This morning, I trekked down the snowy street, knocked on the window of @rocketbabybakery and received the squintiest, two-teethed grin from Lola. My brother-in-law said that she has a special smiley face when she sees me, and that truth makes me teary.

Living so close has given me an irreplaceable opportunity to build a bond with my niece; I’m immensely thankful for God’s provision in finding this house and for the incredible blessing that my sister and brother-in-law welcome me in so wholly to their lives and raising their daughter.

That’s my #goodlist today - what’s one thing on yours? .
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#documentyourfaith #hopewriterlife #speaklife #milwaukeeblogger #graceupongrace #faithblogger #getaftergrateful #lifeoflegacy #igrowgodsway #flashesofdelight #midwestisbest #theusiscooltoo #discoverwisconsin #thegoodlist #whatlolataughtmetoday
Hi my name is Mindy and this was the best selfie I got after attempting for far longer than I'd like to admit. 😆 It's probably more accurate than if I'd captured a non-funny face one because let's be real, how often do our Insta-images fully reflect the moment we're in? ⠀
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One thing you can expect whenever you visit this space of mine is, I will always be truthful; authenticity is super important to me. That's why I talk about things like my struggle with anxiety, the scripture that's challenging me, or my lack in selfie skills 😉⠀
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So in the vein of truth, here’s where I’m at right now: ⠀
- still in bed⠀
- haven’t washed my hair since Thursday and don’t plan on it today (after I get my hair colored I try not to wash it for as long as I can stand it. As if that somehow makes the color last longer 😆😆)⠀
- I’m about to get up and make pancakes with the hubby ⠀
- I’ve been feeling sleepy and low capacity lately- and I’m working on not guilting myself for that and owning it instead. There are seasons to crush it and there are seasons to lay low - and that’s okay. ⠀
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What about you? Tell me where you’re at today. Still in your pjs? Sleepy? Are you in a crush it or lay low season? ⠀
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#getaftergrateful #hopewriterlife #milwaukeeblogger #thepursuitofjoy #fillyourcup #inbeautyandchaos #liveauthentically #simplemoments #intentionalliving #alifeofintention #selfgrowthjourney #postwithpurpose #faithblogger #youbelong #anxiety #wellwateredwomen #documentyourfaith #documentedfaith #communityovercompetition #speaklife
I will never abandon you. || These are the words I heard the Lord say to me as I leaned against the window, deep breathing my way through a tight chest brought on by anxiety. I felt it bubbling as we waited to board and I looked on covetously at a young couple laughing in line ahead of us. "Oh to feel light and joyful. Can I please be one of them?" I thought.⠀
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Staring at the white fluffy clouds, angry at my inability to quiet my anxiety and jealous of everyone who does not know this struggle, I heard this lie go through my mind - "You are alone in this." But as quick as the lie slithered into my consciousness the Lord crushed it with the truth that He will NEVER abandon me. ⠀
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When Christ hung on the cross in agony, he cried out in a loud voice, "My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?" In this pivotal moment in history, God abandoned His son, letting Jesus bear the full weight of sin and death, a weight that He didn't deserve to bear - SO THAT we would never taste the anguish of being without Him. ⠀
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In this moment on the plane, I felt the weight of what Christ did for me so tangibly. He died, and then rose from the dead so that I might never be without Him; so that in the good days and the heavy ones, I might know and feel the presence of God sustaining me. ⠀
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If you don't know Jesus, get to know Him. He died and rose so that you, too, will know in confidence that you are never ever ever alone.⠀
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#documentedfaith #thisisthegoodfight #anxiety #crushinganxiety #speaklife #mentalhealth #faithblogger #graceupongrace #postwithpurpose #wellwateredwomen #ezermagazine #dearlymagazine #wordbeforeworld #getaftergrateful #lifeoflegacy⠀
#thepursuitofjoy #fillyourcup #inbeautyandchaos #liveauthentically #simplemoments #intentionalliving #alifeofintention #selfgrowthjourney #wildandfree #propelwomen #incourage #encouragementgallery #lampandlight #womenintheword #hopewriterlife ⠀
Happy Friday, friends! It's 17 degrees in WI, which feels like shorts weather in comparison to the - 25 degrees it was a few days ago. It's been a bit since I hopped on #fridayintroductions - so today, I'm sharing 5 random facts you might not know about me.⠀
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🏐 I play volleyball once a week with a team who has been together for the past 7 years.⠀
💇 I love changing my hairstyle - it's been super long, short, blonde, dark brunette, grey, had chunks of purple - I've pretty much done it all.⠀
✍️ I've always wanted to be a writer - I feel super blessed to be fulfilling my childhood dream.⠀
🧝‍♀️ Lord of the Rings, all things Marvel, and the Fast and Furious series are some of my favorite movies.⠀
🏅 I've discovered an important discipline to bring light into my struggle with anxiety - to be intentional about counting my wins. ⠀
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This picture was taken on Miami Beach where my anxiety unexpectedly spiked. In the past, if a trip was laced with anxiety, I'd chalk it up as a loss - the entire time tainted by my struggle. But not anymore. COUNTING THE WINS - intentionally taking note of lighter, freer moments, or times when I squashed anxiety with a giant "Not today!" - helps me claim Christ's victory and reminds me that there is sweet, sweet life amidst anxiety. ⠀
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If you feel anxious, count the fruit. Look for the moments you feel lighter, take note of the Lord's faithfulness and protection, and see that even in the heavy, life is so good. ⠀
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#thepursuitofjoy #fillyourcup #inbeautyandchaos #liveauthentically #simplemoments #intentionalliving #alifeofintention #selfgrowthjourney⠀
#getaftergrateful #wildandfree #propelwomen #postwithpurpose #encouragementgallery #lampandlight #womenintheword #graceupongrace #christianblogger #faithblogger #mentalhealthawareness #anxiety #crushinganxiety #loveminblog #wellwateredwomen #milwaukeeblogger #hopewriters  #gritandvirtue #livefullyalive #youbelong #flashesofdelight
Walking along Miami Beach last weekend, we noticed something odd - two flags hung on the lifeguard stand, neither of them a welcoming green beckoning swimmers to throw their bodies into the water. Yet, the ocean wasn't empty; couples dove into the waves, and kids splashed in the shallows. "The flags must not be that bad then, right?"⠀
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Red = High hazard, high surf or strong current⠀
Purple = Dangerous marine life⠀
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Perplexed, we walked towards the water and there, in plain sight, scattered every few feet along the shore were Portuguese man-of-war. Well known for its excruciatingly painful sting, these clear jellyfish-like creatures use long, venom-filled dark blue tentacles to paralyze their prey. Even a washed up, dead man-of-war can deliver an agonizing sting.⠀
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"What on earth are people thinking?!" We wondered. Why would they ignore the red and purple flags? Or if they somehow missed those, are they blind to the pain-inducing creatures lying right on the beach?!⠀
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This got me thinking... how often do we operate like this outside the beach? Maybe we see a warning sign, a metaphorical red flag telling us not to enter into a certain situation, or say the mean words flying through our heads and we proceed anyways. Or maybe it's the opposite; we're too busy to see the green flag calling us towards a peace-filled time of celebration and rest.⠀
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One of my goals this year, is to pay better attention to the flags - to listen for the Holy Spirit's guidance - and act accordingly. The Lord doesn't leave us to navigate life alone. He knows best what I need, whether it's rest or pressing forward, community or solitude, and I want to lean into that; to be a faithful, obedient child of God who trusts her Father's leading.⠀
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#miamibeach #southbeach #graceupongrace #hopewriterlife #hopewriters #wellwateredwomen #thepursuitofjoy #fillyourcup #inbeautyandchaos #liveauthentically #simplemoments #intentionalliving #alifeofintention #selfgrowthjourney #shereadstruth #cultivatewhatmatters #milwaukeeblogger #faithblogger #postwithpurpose #documentedfaith #lifeoflegacy #getaftergrateful #wordbeforeworld
When I am overwhelmed... He is my sanctuary.⠀
When my anxiety is high... He is my sanctuary.⠀
When the chaos around me feels deafening... He is my sanctuary. ⠀
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One of my anxiety-based fears is that I'll be stuck in a moment with no reprieve - no way out, no relief. When I came across this truth while reading Isaiah 8, I paused, and locked it into my memory. No matter what is going on around us, we can retreat and find peace in the Lord. ⠀
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The next time I feel stuck, I'm claiming and proclaiming Christ as my sanctuary - my safe place where I know I'll find peace. ⠀
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#getaftergrateful #lifeoflegacy #anxiety #crushinganxiety #loveminblog #wellwateredwomen #womenintheword #postwithpurpose #faithblogger #sheleadsdaily #wildandfree #propelwomen #postwithpurpose #creativeworldview #encouragementgallery #graceupongrace #christianblogger #milwaukeeblogger #bedeeplyrooted #hopewriters @hopewriters #hopewriterlife #writetheword #thepursuitofjoy #fillyourcup #inbeautyandchaos #liveauthentically #simplemoments #intentionalliving #alifeofintention #selfgrowthjourney
This weekend we trekked to my parents’ house and headed out into the biting cold for a snow adventure. Fully enveloped in snow pants, boots, hat, and gloves I took a trip down memory lane as I slid down the hill in the backyard on a disc. After a short while, one by one my family members disappeared indoors to escape the cold; but I stuck it out. ⠀
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Leaving boot prints in the fresh powder, snow pants swishing with each step, I tromped into the middle of the yard, snapped some photos, made a snow angel, pumped my feet in the air on my childhood swing set, and even plopped myself in the snow to drink in the scene, and a Voodoo Ranger IPA (when in Wisconsin…) ⠀
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Pulling the icy air into my nostrils, refreshment filled my lungs as I recognized, being alone – with a break from distractions and all – is restorative for me. ⠀
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That hasn’t always been the case; in fact, a short brainstorming session revealed that this practice and value of being alone started after I got married. With a husband who works a lot of hours, I had two choices – be frustrated that he wasn’t home some nights, or learn to embrace and love alone time. ⠀
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Being alone isn’t always free of loneliness, that’s something that I’ve learned to accept – but I believe if we allow it, it’s always full of restoration. For it’s in the quiet, in being alone we get to learn more about ourselves and hear wisdom from our Father. ⠀
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Would you agree? Is alone time a practice you enjoy?⠀
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Chris has been on a bread making kick and I am not mad about it. On tonight’s menu- freshly baked fluffy focaccia topped with olive oil, onions, rosemary, and salt. It tastes as delicious as it smells. Holy yum. ⠀
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We're getting a snowstorm! We're getting a snowstorm! And I'm so stinkin' excited about it. This has been an odd Wisconsin winter with very little snow. In fact, this beautiful scene - the last snowstorm I experienced - was when we visited Colorado Springs in November. It was 54 degrees one day, and a full blown 9" producing snowstorm the next. ⠀
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In case you're like, "girl, why on earth do you like snow?" here are a few of my favorite things to do during a snowstorm.⠀
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🍷Head to a cozy local spot like @therubytap with big windows and watch the snow fall with friends. ⠀
🔥Use the excuse to snuggle in at home in front of the fire. ⠀
❄️Adventure out, by foot, or by car if it's not super slippery, just for the fun of it and for the view. ⠀
☃️Build a snowman - duh! It's been a few years since I've done that. ⠀
🤫Soak up the way the world gets quiet as the snow piles grow.⠀
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I plan to do most, if not all, of those things during this storm - I cannot wait!⠀
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#gardenofthegodspark #coloradosprings #midwestisbest #theusiscooltoo #getaftergrateful #lifeoflegacy #thepursuitofjoy #fillyourcup #inbeautyandchaos #liveauthentically #simplemoments #intentionalliving #alifeofintention #selfgrowthjourney #milwaukee #milwaukeeblogger #graceupongrace #pursuewhatislovely #livethelittlethings #fridayintroductions ⠀
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Current mood: wiped. Today my mind got stuck in an avalanche of worst case scenarios - a pattern of distorted thinking that often leads me to an anxiety spin out. Running through each nonsensical what if, processing, speaking truth, defeating a lie, and doing it all over again, and again, and again, my brain is toast.⠀
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The past 6 months I've learned a lot about the science of anxiety and my own personal triggers. And the most impactful truth I've learned is, I have the power to control my anxiety. I have much more to say on this, but since my mind is a pile of mush at this current moment, let me leave you with this. ⠀
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YOU ARE NOT STUCK in your anxiety - it may feel like it in this moment, but I promise you there is freedom in Jesus' name. ⠀
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The one thing that ALWAYS quiets my mind is proclaiming God's truth. So tonight I'm grounding myself in the strength of Psalm 91:14-16 that tells me - God will rescue me, protect me, be with me in trouble, and DELIVER me. ⠀
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Anxiety is not the boss of me - and it's not the boss of you either 💪 P.S. If you want to get your hands on 10 scripture cards with verses to combat anxiety, tap the link in my profile. This card came in extra handy today, and my prayer is that it might encourage you too.⠀
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Insert a ferocious lion roar and that’s probably how Finn feels right about now. This poor peanut has had itchy skin for the last 2 months and we cannot get to the bottom of it. We’ve added humidifiers, cleaned our house like it’s our job, changed dishes, taken him to our vet, visited a nutritionist, and we are baffled. Something is setting off his system, so much so that he’s even scratched fur off at times, and we have yet to figure it out. ⠀
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Throughout this process, trying one thing after the next to no avail, I’ve developed a greater empathy for mamas with sick babies. Finn may not be my human descent but he’s my baby just the same and not knowing what’s going on and seeing him in pain tears me up. ⠀
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If this is your struggle- fur baby, human baby, or perhaps your own- I applaud you. The strength it takes to be patient and wait out an answer is not easy. The truth I’m clinging to today as we approach another hopeful solution is- “He is before all things and in Him all things hold together.” God cares for each part of His creation; he does not neglect a single one.⠀
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#kittymama #furbaby #finnstagram #catsofinstagram #documentedfaith #documentyourfaith #milwaukeeblogger #hopewriterlife #hopewriters #graceupongrace #getaftergrateful #lifeoflegacy #thepursuitofjoy #fillyourcup #inbeautyandchaos #liveauthentically #simplemoments #intentionalliving #alifeofintention #selfgrowthjourney
It seems I may have struck a chord with many of you yesterday when I talked about the frustrating reality that many people use a tricky follow/unfollow tactic to grow their following here on Instagram. In case you missed it, check the highlight on my feed. ⠀
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If you're still feeling miffed about the whole thing, I'm with you. And here's how I am keeping my eyes fixed on truth. Isaiah 12:4-5 says, "Give thanks to the Lord, call on his name, make known among the nations what he has done, and proclaim that his name is exalted. Sing to the Lord, for he has done glorious things; let this be known to all the world." ⠀
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I'm not here to make a name for myself (if I was, let's be honest, the follow/unfollow game would be pretty tempting). I'm here to make known among the nations what God has done and proclaim that his name is exalted. He has indeed done glorious things; that's what I'm here for. ⠀
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Let's not lose hope when our numbers drop. Let's not be tempted to believe that without them, we are not successful. Instead, let's trust in our amazing God who goes before us, faithfully proclaim His goodness, and leave the rest up to Him. ⠀
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#igrowgodsway #speaklife #communityovercompetition #liveauthentic #graceupongrace #gritandvirtue #ezermagazine #faithblogger #hopewriters #hopewriterlife #wildandfree #propelwomen #postwithpurpose #creativeworldview #encouragementgallery #lampandlight #womenintheword #thepursuitofjoy #fillyourcup #inbeautyandchaos #liveauthentically #simplemoments #intentionalliving #alifeofintention #selfgrowthjourney #milwaukeeblogger #cultivatewhatmatters #instagramadvantage #createdtocreate
5.5 years ago, my sister was traveling in Europe with a friend. While she was gone we found the house we’d been hunting for. “Surprise! While you were gone we bought a house. We’re neighbors!!” Literally 10 houses down.

We’ve made a lot of sweet memories living down the street- from progressive dinners to unexpected drop-ins and “I’ll be down in 5 minutes”- but being so close has proven even sweeter now that Lola is in the world.

This morning, I trekked down the snowy street, knocked on the window of @rocketbabybakery and received the squintiest, two-teethed grin from Lola. My brother-in-law said that she has a special smiley face when she sees me, and that truth makes me teary.

Living so close has given me an irreplaceable opportunity to build a bond with my niece; I’m immensely thankful for God’s provision in finding this house and for the incredible blessing that my sister and brother-in-law welcome me in so wholly to their lives and raising their daughter.

That’s my #goodlist today - what’s one thing on yours? .
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#documentyourfaith #hopewriterlife #speaklife #milwaukeeblogger #graceupongrace #faithblogger #getaftergrateful #lifeoflegacy #igrowgodsway #flashesofdelight #midwestisbest #theusiscooltoo #discoverwisconsin #thegoodlist #whatlolataughtmetoday
Hi my name is Mindy and this was the best selfie I got after attempting for far longer than I'd like to admit. 😆 It's probably more accurate than if I'd captured a non-funny face one because let's be real, how often do our Insta-images fully reflect the moment we're in? ⠀
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One thing you can expect whenever you visit this space of mine is, I will always be truthful; authenticity is super important to me. That's why I talk about things like my struggle with anxiety, the scripture that's challenging me, or my lack in selfie skills 😉⠀
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So in the vein of truth, here’s where I’m at right now: ⠀
- still in bed⠀
- haven’t washed my hair since Thursday and don’t plan on it today (after I get my hair colored I try not to wash it for as long as I can stand it. As if that somehow makes the color last longer 😆😆)⠀
- I’m about to get up and make pancakes with the hubby ⠀
- I’ve been feeling sleepy and low capacity lately- and I’m working on not guilting myself for that and owning it instead. There are seasons to crush it and there are seasons to lay low - and that’s okay. ⠀
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What about you? Tell me where you’re at today. Still in your pjs? Sleepy? Are you in a crush it or lay low season? ⠀
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#getaftergrateful #hopewriterlife #milwaukeeblogger #thepursuitofjoy #fillyourcup #inbeautyandchaos #liveauthentically #simplemoments #intentionalliving #alifeofintention #selfgrowthjourney #postwithpurpose #faithblogger #youbelong #anxiety #wellwateredwomen #documentyourfaith #documentedfaith #communityovercompetition #speaklife

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