This one word took me decades to grasp hold of, and it’s now one of the most powerful decision-makers in my armor. If you’ve been following me for a while, you know I’m not just a former people pleaser—I made most of my decisions emotionally, letting logic fly out the window whenever a situation got too close to my heart.
Many years ago I was diagnosed with Celiac disease and chronic fatigue. Just a few months ago I was diagnosed with Lupus. Quite often it felt like I was on a journey all alone. Chronic illness can make you feel that way. Since my diagnosis of Lupus, God has miraculously led me to the encouraging words of others, when I wasn’t even searching for them. You are one of those people. I can relate to EVERYTHING you write about, right down to the people pleasing and feelings of unworthiness. Thank you for showing others that they aren’t alone on their journey. “Choose” is a perfect word. ❤️
Thank you so much for sharing some of your journey! Yes, autoimmune, fatigue and chronic pain is no joke… but it’s also brought me closer to God in so , so many ways. You are not alone and I’m so glad you chose to journey here. ❤️
Thurs, 10-24-2025. I am sooo glad you wrote this article!!!! This morning a situation came up with another person in my life. We hit an impasse where there was no resolution available. I ended up walking away in abject frustration along with some anger mixed in there, too.
As I sat at my desk, I found myself replaying our conversation. And, as replaying often does, I found myself interjecting the now-imagined "What if's" into it. After about an hour of this I turned to YHUH with tears of frustration and asked His help to let go of this conflict . Immediately He reminded me of your words about choosing. In short, I didn't need Him to do anything other than to remind me that the ability to choose was in MY hands, not in His. I was the one who needed to make the decision to either continue fixating on that situation ....or leave it with Him and choose to enjoy this day of being home with Him. So I chose......and now peace has come and I am spending this day with YHUH. Thank you for listening to Him when He put that message on your heart to write. I, for one, am very grateful He had you write it. HUGS!
That honestly blesses me so much to hear! Such a simple word that He whispers into our spirit and yet, so powerful in our decisions. Thank you for listening to Him today, that one word will change so much x
You are very wise! God has given you a gift, keep on sharing the message God gave you! It could many live for the better…. And draw them closer to the arms of God!
Many years ago I was diagnosed with Celiac disease and chronic fatigue. Just a few months ago I was diagnosed with Lupus. Quite often it felt like I was on a journey all alone. Chronic illness can make you feel that way. Since my diagnosis of Lupus, God has miraculously led me to the encouraging words of others, when I wasn’t even searching for them. You are one of those people. I can relate to EVERYTHING you write about, right down to the people pleasing and feelings of unworthiness. Thank you for showing others that they aren’t alone on their journey. “Choose” is a perfect word. ❤️
Thank you so much for sharing some of your journey! Yes, autoimmune, fatigue and chronic pain is no joke… but it’s also brought me closer to God in so , so many ways. You are not alone and I’m so glad you chose to journey here. ❤️
Thurs, 10-24-2025. I am sooo glad you wrote this article!!!! This morning a situation came up with another person in my life. We hit an impasse where there was no resolution available. I ended up walking away in abject frustration along with some anger mixed in there, too.
As I sat at my desk, I found myself replaying our conversation. And, as replaying often does, I found myself interjecting the now-imagined "What if's" into it. After about an hour of this I turned to YHUH with tears of frustration and asked His help to let go of this conflict . Immediately He reminded me of your words about choosing. In short, I didn't need Him to do anything other than to remind me that the ability to choose was in MY hands, not in His. I was the one who needed to make the decision to either continue fixating on that situation ....or leave it with Him and choose to enjoy this day of being home with Him. So I chose......and now peace has come and I am spending this day with YHUH. Thank you for listening to Him when He put that message on your heart to write. I, for one, am very grateful He had you write it. HUGS!
That honestly blesses me so much to hear! Such a simple word that He whispers into our spirit and yet, so powerful in our decisions. Thank you for listening to Him today, that one word will change so much x
All I can say is Wow! I needed to read this today. Thank you Sarah 💕💕
That blesses me so, so much to hear ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so so much for this encouragement!
Thank you for always encouraging❤️❤️❤️
You are very wise! God has given you a gift, keep on sharing the message God gave you! It could many live for the better…. And draw them closer to the arms of God!
Blessings ❤️❤️❤️