Comments on: It’s the Season of Spiritual Poverty

By: Laurie

Laurie — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 21:24:03 +0000

I am a crazy middle-of-the-night worrier too, Lisa. You are brave to faithfully fill out the pages of your anxiety workbook. My anxiety is better now than it was last fall, but maybe that is something I should look into. Digging usually makes us uncomfortable, but that’s when the growth happens. This Lenten devotional sounds wonderful. Not just for Lent, but for any time of year.

By: Lauren Renee Sparks

Lauren Renee Sparks — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 19:53:25 +0000

Great post. Pray for us here in Texas. I’m sure you’ve seen on the news that our governor is opening our state back up fully! Pretty frightening.

By: Lois Flowers

Lois Flowers — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 17:51:47 +0000

Aw, Lisa … I’m so sorry that mask-wearing (or not) has invaded your dreams! This sounds like a wonderful book. I haven’t read anything else by Paul David Tripp, but I do remember that he was featured in the videos I saw at my GriefShare class, and his insights were always very helpful. You’re right … we all have something we struggle with, and we all need Jesus! Hugs, friend.

By: Anita Ojeda

Anita Ojeda — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 17:22:39 +0000

It’s funny how quickly we adopt things (like mask-wearing), isn’t it? We have one more day of social-distancting/mask-wearing at school–and then we get to settle in to our bubble for the next three months :). It’s disconcerting to not know what your students really look like until the second week of school!

By: Jean Wise

Jean Wise — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 16:34:30 +0000

As I age I am learning to name and sit with emotions like spiritual poverty and listen to its lessons. I used to quickly set it aside, or run from it. I can actually remember the first time I heard that phrase used and shuddered at its thought. Now I say hello what am I being invited to learn here? Great post to get me pondering today, Lisa . Thank you

By: Lynn D. Morrissey

Lynn D. Morrissey — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 14:28:04 +0000

In reply to LisaNotes.

I’m a mess, Lisa, but relieved you put up w/ me, *mercifully*!! Admittedly, I’m not as fond of the series he is on now (done as a drama from thief on the cross’s perspective), but here is a link to the broadcasts. I loved “Blessed Are Those Who Mourn,” “Getting on the Road to Recovery (Repentance),”Blessed Are Those Who Mourn,” (I think this should all be part of the Momentum series on Beatitude, but I can’t find it by series name) & go to Jan. 4, “The Man Who Could Not Repent, pt. 1” & work from the bottom up the list of broadcasts . . . it’s about the joy of repentance, and its progression–how the more you know about God, the more sinful you realize you are, the more you repent and the more joy in the Lord you will have as He sanctifies you, forgives you, relieves you from the weight of sin, & sets you free. I can’t see sermons under an umbrella topic so it feels a little confusing to me re: the series of sermons I have listened to. You can always call the ministry for clarification. But it is changing how I approach God, not dreading seeing all my sin, but knowing more of His majesty and kindness, to know God is actually drawing me closer, and that I can experience more of His love and grace. Not explaining it well. Anyway, go here: https://unlockingthebible.org/explore/?fwp_post-type=broadcast

By: Bev Rihtarchik

Bev Rihtarchik — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 11:18:52 +0000

Lisa,
I seem to have some repeat dreams as well. I suppose it’s our uber-conscience at work? It’s easy to gaze around and think that others have their spiritual act together and you’re the only one struggling. Comparison, I’ve learned, is always a losing battle. I think we’ve all be in a season of struggle and poverty and the manifestations come out in many different ways. We’re human and we just need to keep bringing our nasty fears back to the foot of the cross.
Blessings,
Bev xx

By: Elaine

Elaine — Tue, 02 Mar 2021 23:39:54 +0000

What a wonderful reminder that this is just a season & that Jesus is with us at every single step.
(And I’ve had similar mask/no-mask dreams! Glad to hear I’m not the only one!)

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Tue, 02 Mar 2021 21:23:42 +0000

In reply to Calvonia. I don't mind at all. It is "The Anxiety and Worry Workbook: The Cognitive Behavioral Solution" by David Clark and Aaron Beck. It came recommended by a couple of counselors so I trust it to be a good one. Praying for your loved one, Calvonia!

By: Calvonia

Calvonia — Tue, 02 Mar 2021 21:01:29 +0000

I have a loved one who is struggling with loss of sleep and bad dreams. I think the workbook you mentioned would be helpful to her. Do you mind giving me the name of the resource?