Redeemed & Restored Recovery LLC

12/24/2024

The Holiday season, and winter in general, can be difficult for many people. As someone who has struggled with depression, anxiety, panic attacks, nightmares, and C-PTSD that all have a tendency to intensify around this time, I have been in situations in my past where resources like this would have been very helpful. For those times when I felt like there was no one on earth who could possibly understand how I felt and the thoughts that were circling rapidly through my head and there was no one who could help or fix it Yes, I knew that God was with me and He understands, but in those moments I needed tangible resources to help me fight. If you find yourself in this place, first and foremost, God IS with you and He DOES understand. But when you need those tangible resources like I did, this is a super easy, accessible, and knowledgeable resource.

If you are local to Southwestern VA and need immediate help DM me, or send a quick email with a way to reach you to redeemedrestoredrecovery@yahoo.com. You are not alone. You are loved. Help is available. If you need someone to talk to comment below or DM me.

The holiday season can be difficult for some, but we're here for you - 24/7/365. Text 988 whenever you need someone to talk to.

09/17/2024

You have searched me, Lord, and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. Before a word is on my tongue you, Lord, know it completely. - Psalm 139:1-4

Explanation

Today we're going to explore a deeply comforting passage from Psalm 139:1-4. This is a beautiful Psalm, and a powerful reminder that God knows you and hears you. The Lord knows your anxious thoughts and He understands.

This psalm, attributed to King David, provides profound insights into God's intimate knowledge of us and His pervasive presence in our lives. This text is particularly relevant for those who experience anxiety, as it speaks directly to the fears and uncertainties that often accompany this state.

First, consider the opening words: "You have searched me, Lord, and you know me." The verb 'searched' here implies a deep understanding, not just a superficial glance. It's the picture of a God who is intimately acquainted with every aspect of our being. For someone grappling with anxiety, this reassurance that we are fully known can be incredibly comforting. There's nothing about us, no fear or worry, that is hidden from God's compassionate gaze.

Moving on, David speaks of God's comprehensive knowledge of our daily routines: "You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar." It's not just our actions but also our thoughts and intentions that are fully known to God. This can be both humbling and comforting. It's humbling because it reminds us that we're completely transparent before God. Yet, it's comforting because we're assured that our deepest concerns and fears are understood by Him, even when we struggle to articulate them.

David continues, "You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways." The phrases 'going out' and 'lying down' encompass all of life's activities. Whether we're engaged in the busyness of the day or resting at night, God's presence surrounds us. For the anxious heart, the reminder that there's no moment when we're out of God's watchful care can be a source of great peace.

Lastly, David states, "Before a word is on my tongue you, Lord, know it completely." This speaks to God's omniscience, His ability to know our words even before we speak them. This level of intimacy assures us that our prayers and cries for help are known to God even before we articulate them. In moments of overwhelming anxiety, when finding the right words to pray can be difficult, this verse offers profound comfort.

In conclusion, Psalm 139:1-4 offers a powerful antidote to anxiety. It presents a God who is intimately acquainted with every part of our existence—our actions, thoughts, routines, and words. This knowledge is not for judgment or condemnation but for our comfort and reassurance. It reminds us that we are never alone, never unloved, and never without God's compassionate understanding and presence. As we reflect on these truths, let us allow the peace that comes from being fully known and loved by God to permeate our hearts and minds.

07/24/2024

What is Anxiety?

Anxiety is often misunderstood, especially being a Christian. Some of us have probably been told, “Why are you struggling if you’re a Christian? Shouldn’t you be trusting God more?” Anxiety is real my friends, and it can taint our perspective and instill so much fear of the unknown. Anxiety can feel similar to shackles; shackles are a physical way of imprisonment, keeping someone unable to be free. While there are physical shackles or chains, there are also spiritual ones as well. When physical chains bind us we are restricted and limited. Spiritual chains do the same thing; they restrict a person’s faith and outlook on life. Feeling trapped and imprisoned is emotionally challenging, and it negatively affects our physical lives as well. Anxiety is like a physical chain. Let’s see what Peter talks about in Acts:

"Now when Herod was about to bring him out, on that very night, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, and sentries before the door were guarding the prison. " Acts 12:6

Peter was stuck between soldiers and bound with chains. There was no way he could escape. This is what the enemy tries to do to us as well. He binds us physically and spiritually restricts us. Unlike Peter, our chains are often unseen but we are equally bound up. Restricted. And closed off.
Peter’s story didn’t end with prison chains. And neither does yours. Let’s keep reading and see what God had in store for him.
"And behold, an angel of the Lord stood next to him, and a light shone in the cell. He struck Peter on the side and woke him saying, "Get up quickly." And the chains fell off his hands." Acts 12:7

If prison guards and tight chains did nothing to stop God’s power in Peter, then His power in you and me is unstoppable, too. Jesus broke the bo***ge of sin. His mission coming to earth was to set us free! Consider this promise in Luke 4:18:
The spirit of the Lord is on me because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom to the prisoners and recovery of the sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free." Luke 4:18

Anxiety is real, it is hard, it tries to physically and emotionally bind us. BUT, God sees us, Romans 8:37 says, “No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.” We are more than conquerors! Freedom is possible in Jesus!

Challenge: Try and spend some time identifying where most of your anxiety is coming from. Write down your observations and spend some time in prayer over those things.

02/26/2024

Love that there are programs out there like this. We need this in every county across this nation! What a great way to reduce the stigma of mental illness and help people find and access the necessary resources and supports to be able to live mentally stable, purpose-filled lives. Thank you Montgomery County, Virginia!

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01/26/2024

Pray this over your life today.

11/30/2023

The Holiday season, and winter in general, can be difficult for many people. As someone who has struggled with depression, anxiety, panic attacks, nightmares, and C-PTSD that all have a tendency to intensify around this time, I have been in situations in my past where resources like this would have been very helpful. For those times when I felt like there was no one on earth who could possibly understand how I felt and the thoughts that were circling rapidly through my head and there was no one who could help or fix it Yes, I knew that God was with me and He understands, but in those moments I needed tangible resources to help me fight. If you find yourself in this place, first and foremost, God IS with you and He DOES understand. But when you need those tangible resources like I did, this is a super easy, accessible, and knowledgeable resource. If you are local to Southwestern VA and need help or just someone to talk to DM me, or send a quick email with a way to reach you to redeemedrestoredrecovery@yahoo.com. You are not alone. You are loved. Help is available.

The holiday season can be difficult for some, but we're here for you - 24/7/365. Text 988 whenever you need someone to talk to.

11/27/2023

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11/10/2023

Me: Hey God.
God: Hello.....
Me: I'm falling apart. Can you put me back together?
God: I would rather not.
Me: Why?
God: Because you aren't a puzzle.
Me: What about all of the pieces of my life that are falling down onto the ground?
God: Let them stay there for a while. They fell off for a reason. Take some time and decide if you need any of those pieces back.
Me: You don't understand! I'm breaking down!
God: No - you don't understand. You are breaking through. What you are feeling are just growing pains. You are shedding the things and the people in your life that are holding you back. You aren't falling apart. You are falling into place. Relax. Take some deep breaths and allow those things you don't need anymore to fall off of you. Quit holding onto the pieces that don't fit you anymore. Let them fall off. Let them go.
Me: Once I start doing that, what will be left of me?
God: Only the very best pieces of you.
Me: I'm scared of changing.
God: I keep telling you - YOU AREN'T CHANGING!! YOU ARE BECOMING!
Me: Becoming who?
God: Becoming who I created you to be! A person of light and love and charity and hope and courage and joy and mercy and grace and compassion. I made you for more than the shallow pieces you have decided to adorn yourself with that you cling to with such greed and fear. Let those things fall off of you. I love you! Don't change! ... Become! Become! Become who I made you to be. I'm going to keep telling you this until you remember it.
Me: There goes another piece.
God: Yep. Let it be.
Me: So ... I'm not broken?
God: Of course Not! - but you are breaking like the dawn. It's a new day. Become!!!
~Author John Roedel

10/27/2023

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