#firmfoundation

[joyfuldeepend]

From Crisis to Crisis

It’s always a learning experience with supporting teenagers that don’t have proper emotional regulation or haven’t had a dependable support system before. Recently we had a weekend of things feeling explosive and then just boiling below the surface. We ended the weekend with a physical fight (me breaking it up), lots of yelling, tears, shaking with uncontrollable anger and me having to call on others to determine next steps and considering a psych consult. These kinds of experiences used to happen periodically, lately they are occurring with more regularity and I’m having to navigate how to best support them, do accountability and not overly focus on the challenges.

After things settle down with the teen, i take a minute to fall apart. Usually it involves me sobbing, praying, driving, eating or journaling. When the last one occurred I reached out to a few different friends to help process and not feel alone. No one was available and so I went for a walk in the rain by the harbor, sobbed and prayed aka pleaded with God to help me and give me wisdom. The Lord let me cry and listened, not that I give him much choice, and once I settled down a bit he asked me a question… “why do you pursue your work, your employees and your relationships more than you pursue me?” I may have had some choice words to say…that’s how God and I do (straight no chaser and honest). He is right, I don’t. He wasn’t the first person I wanted to go to for help, I wanted a human in front of me to tell me what to do and that it would be ok. I wanted someone to hold me and tell me it wasn’t my fault and I didn’t F it up. I wanted to hear someone affirm me. I didn’t think or want the one who created both of us and knows us better than we know ourselves to speak or intervene. More than that, I didn’t really think to ask (that’s a bigger topic lol). It was fitting bc we’d been talking about prayer at church lately and how it changes you. Mostly it’s about the change in our perspective and posture in the midst of a situation that may not change. Hence peace that is difficult to comprehend in the midst of the “storms”.

Once Jesus and I got it sorted out, I headed back to my car. At that moment a good friend called me. They also have teens and I asked for some advice. It was such an encouraging conversation and a good reminder to me…God first and then people. My heart was ready then for what I needed to hear and not just what I wanted in the moment. While I’m growing more comfortable in the knowledge that crisis will come…I also am sure that I will not be swayed bc my God is my firm foundation. The song firm foundation has been an anchor point for me lately and I’m grateful for the gift of music that calms my spirit in the midst of the storms.

Keep standing strong and diving deep my friends!

[fixquotes]

"If you don't have solid beliefs you cannot build a stable life. Beliefs are like the foundation of a building, and they are the foundation to build your life upon"

- Alfred A. Montapert

[miyasanchez7]

In raising a family, having a strong foundation is really important. Having a strong family foundation ensures that the family itself is strong. It is essential that a good relationship and bond between the parents, and the children, is forged. When a family has a good foundation brought by a positive and healthy relationship with each other, they are likely to succeed and raise well-rounded children...

[lovethiyonawan]

DWELL ON GOD’S WORD ONLY, rather than the lies of the enemy. #thewordworks #firmfoundation #lifeaccordingtotheword #faithfulGod #letGodbetrue #awesomeGod #ableGod #saturdaymorning #meal #liveyourlife @lovethiyonawan https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpo5jWboL7A/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[lyricalopposition]

First screening of #ReEntrification for family and friends of all the organizations involved in providing housing solutions. #YouReInvited May 23, 2022 - RE-ENTRIFICATION 6PM - Symposium, Short Films, Resource Panel 7PM - Documentary Screening Presented by @thechabottheater In association with @LyricalOpposition & @Lacapturevisuals A @VisualProphets Production RE-ENTRIFICATION is a spoken word documentary that tells the story of residents that have been displaced from their homes due to the city's high cost of living. Tiny homes became a sanctuary where families can have the fundamental human right of a home. This film tells their story on how they made the decision to seek this type of support. Re-Entrification sheds light on the housing crisis in the Bay Area. @KirkDenise explains that Re-Entrification means being able to move back into communities and neighborhoods that a person is originally from. It’s the way to bring back its history, beauty, struggle, pain - the soul. Re-Entrification is to create and reclaim sustainable economic structures that allow people living in the neighborhoods to thrive within their own neighborhood; to recapture the native essence of that place. #FirstScreening #SpokenWord #Poetry#Documentary #HousingNarrative #FirmFoundation #VisualProphets #Design #Destiny #Digital #BayArea #Storytelling #PoeticDocumentary (at The Chabot) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cd6n-RsPs_r/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[elymaracardoso]

O medo sempre vai bater na sua porta. Simplesmente não o convide para jantar. Ahhh e pelo amor de Deus, não lhe ofereça uma cama para passar a noite. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ “Não tenha medo, apenas confie em Mim.” - Marcos 5:36 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Deus é amor. Quando se está vivendo plenamente no Amor, ele toma o controle da casa, fica a vontade e amadurece em nós. No amor, não há espaço para o medo. O amor amadurecido expulsa o medo. Considerando que o medo causa uma vida vacilante e cheia de temores, podemos dizer que quem tem medo não está completamente aperfeiçoado no amo. - 1João 4 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #fearless #destemida #negra #grace #God #faith #amor #trust #strength #comfort #firmfoundation #beautiful #Jesus #peace #negritude #melanin #afrohair #photography #black #crespo #cacheada #blackpower #blackisbeautiful #loving #iphone #apple #photographer #photoshoot (em Vila Isabel) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz8TVX6gOWH/?igshid=1darblwv32poo

[ericroberts43]

Great inspiring night of worship with John Chisum. #firmfoundation #donmoen #nashvillechristiansongwriters (at Franklin Theatre) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjy57IFDd4y/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[prayrior]

You will know God has answered your prayer because you will have peace that doesn’t make sense! “And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” ‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4:7‬ ‭CSB‬‬ Remember, God answers your prayer with peace while He’s working things out! Have a blessed Wednesday! #prayersplanner #firmfoundation https://www.instagram.com/p/CgO5xvXOP95/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[firstpres]

First screening of #ReEntrification for family and friends of all the organizations involved in providing housing solutions. #YouReInvited May 23, 2022 - RE-ENTRIFICATION 6PM - Symposium, Short Films, Resource Panel 7PM - Documentary Screening @thechabottheater presents In association with @LyricalOpposition & @Lacapturevisuals A @VisualProphets Production RE-ENTRIFICATION is a spoken word documentary that tells the story of residents that have been displaced from their homes due to the city's high cost of living. Tiny homes became a sanctuary where families can have the fundamental human right of a home. This film tells their story on how they made the decision to seek this type of support. Re-Entrification sheds light on the housing crisis in the Bay Area. @KirkDenise explains that Re-Entrification means being able to move back into communities and neighborhoods that a person is originally from. It’s the way to bring back its history, beauty, struggle, pain - the soul. Re-Entrification is to create and reclaim sustainable economic structures that allow people living in the neighborhoods to thrive within their own neighborhood; to recapture the native essence of that place. #FirstScreening #SpokenWord #Poetry#Documentary #HousingNarrative #FirmFoundation #VisualProphets #Design #Destiny #Digital #BayArea #Storytelling #PoeticDocumentary (at The Chabot) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cd6lyZWPUgf/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[anikaindon]

It's achingly beautiful—it hits my soul, my core. 🥲 #victoryfort #firmfoundation 💫 (at Victory Church EveryNation-The Fort) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbnIASoP86i/?utm_medium=tumblr

[encourageher]

Jesus is my cornerstone, my firm foundation, my anchor; in Him I will never be shaken. #cornerstone #jesuschrist #unshakeable #firmfoundation #livingstone #chosen #honored #1peter2 #encourageherministry

[justtruthfulme]

Check out this post… "God's Word, Firm Foundation".

[ifaabeyo]

#obba #firstwife #rolalty👑 #warrior #fighter #vibratinghigher #focus #firmfoundation #cementary #nevercomplainneverexplain #wentwhereshewasneeded #borntostandout👑 (at New York, New York)

[lyricalopposition]

First screening of #ReEntrification for family and friends of all the organizations involved in providing housing solutions. #YouReInvited May 23, 2022 - RE-ENTRIFICATION 6PM - Symposium, Short Films, Resource Panel 7PM - Documentary Screening Presented by @thechabottheater In association with @LyricalOpposition & @Lacapturevisuals A @VisualProphets Production RE-ENTRIFICATION is a spoken word documentary that tells the story of residents that have been displaced from their homes due to the city's high cost of living. Tiny homes became a sanctuary where families can have the fundamental human right of a home. This film tells their story on how they made the decision to seek this type of support. Re-Entrification sheds light on the housing crisis in the Bay Area. @KirkDenise explains that Re-Entrification means being able to move back into communities and neighborhoods that a person is originally from. It’s the way to bring back its history, beauty, struggle, pain - the soul. Re-Entrification is to create and reclaim sustainable economic structures that allow people living in the neighborhoods to thrive within their own neighborhood; to recapture the native essence of that place. #FirstScreening #SpokenWord #Poetry#Documentary #HousingNarrative #FirmFoundation #VisualProphets #Design #Destiny #Digital #BayArea #Storytelling #PoeticDocumentary (at The Chabot) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cd6ogavPCQz/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[kellyaulnovels]

#faith #Jesus #anchor #ground #hope #foundation #firmfoundation #neverletmedown #Godisgood #neverdissappointed #sun #kelly #novels #author #christianauthor #publisher #graphics #design #graphicdesign #graphicdesigner #video #editing #producer #videoproduction #videoproducer https://www.instagram.com/p/CGyi0gJBSWW/?igshid=18mvdq4xsh0eo

[growingthewholehome]

#parkinglotrefit #parkinglotfitness #courageous #refit #firmfoundation #refit+renewal #fitnesswithdrenda #growingthewholehome (at Living Grace Community Church) https://www.instagram.com/p/CB8IKVijFIh/?igshid=1i1y6zqzobiql