Ever Feel Like a Monster?

I saw this band Skillet for the first time the other night. I could really identify with their song Monster (video and lyrics below). If you're anything like me, there are parts of yourself that you don't share with many - if any - other people. Thoughts, feelings and emotions that you keep locked up inside of yourself usually because you're afraid to trust anyone with what is the deepest, and often darkest, parts of you.

No matter how tightly we keep the secrets of our hearts and minds locked away from other people, there is One who knows our every thought before we even think it... and He still loves us in spite of all that we are or all that we fail to be.

God knows your heart

The Lord is watching everywhere, keeping his eye on both the evil and the good. (Proverbs 15:3 NLT)

But here is the awesome part: He still loves you, NO MATTER WHAT!

And for that I will always praise Him!

Are you ready to accept the unconditional love of a forgiving Savior?
If so, CLICK HERE



Skillet's Web Page
Skillet's Facebook Fan Page

Monster
By Gavin Brown and John Landrum Cooper

The secret side of me, I never let you see
I keep it caged but I can't control it
So stay away from me, the beast is ugly
I feel the rage and I just can't hold it

It's scratching on the walls, in the closet, in the halls
It comes awake and I can't control it
Hiding under the bed, in my body, in my head
Why won't somebody come and save me from this, make it end?

I feel it deep within, it's just beneath the skin
I must confess that I feel like a monster
I hate what I've become, the nightmare's just begun
I must confess that I feel like a monster

I, I feel like a monster
I, I feel like a monster

My secret side I keep hid under lock and key
I keep it caged but I can't control it
'Cause if I let him out he'll tear me up, break me down
Why won't somebody come and save me from this, make it end?

I feel it deep within, it's just beneath the skin
I must confess that I feel like a monster
I hate what I've become, the nightmare's just begun
I must confess that I feel like a monster

I feel it deep within, it's just beneath the skin
I must confess that I feel like a monster
I, I feel like a monster
I, I feel like a monster

It's hiding in the dark, it's teeth are razor sharp
There's no escape for me, it wants my soul, it wants my heart
No one can hear me scream, maybe it's just a dream
Maybe it's inside of me, stop this monster

I feel it deep within, it's just beneath the skin
I must confess that I feel like a monster
I hate what I've become, the nightmare's just begun
I must confess that I feel like a monster

I feel it deep within, it's just beneath the skin
I must confess that I feel like a monster
I've gotta lose control, he something radical
I must confess that I feel like a monster

I, I feel like a monster
I, I feel like a monster
I, I feel like a monster
I, I feel like a monster

Your Attitude is TRULY a Choice!

Attitude, it can make us or break us! What's yours doing to you??

Attitude, it's contaigous! Is yours worth catching??

A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit saps a person's strength ~ Proverbs 17:22 NLT



Today's post is dedicated to my friend Karyn D. who reminded us all this morning how important it is to have a GOOD attitude! Thank you Karyn!

Get OUT Crap Demons! Get Out and STAY Out!!!

I am a woman possessed! Maybe you are too!

Do you hear those voices in your head?
You know, the ones that are always telling you things like,

YOU'RE STUPID
YOU'RE TOO FAT
YOU'RE TOO THIN
YOU'RE NOSE IS TOO BIG
YOU'LL NEVER BE GOOD ENOUGH, SMART ENOUGH, PRETTY ENOUGH


Well, I'm saying: ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!


I am borrowing a term I heard one of my fellow members on Nutrimirror use and (if you'll pardon my use of the vernacular here) I've named those voices CRAP DEMONS, because that is exactly what they spew out of their tiny little demon mouths!

The crap demons will set up camp if you allow them but I've decided it's high-time I kick them to the curb! I am choosing another way! My goal will be to speak TRUTH into those nasty lies they keep whispering to me! I am choosing to start talking back!

When I hear their ugly, hateful voices I will remind myself that I am:

An Attractive Woman
An Intelligent Woman
A Capable Woman
A Good Wife
A Good Mother
A Good Daughter
A Good Friend
A Good Employee

And Most Importantly!

A daughter of the King Most High! Created in His image and likeness!

God Made Me!

And God Doesn't Make Junk!

So that take THAT crap demons!

Now, GET OUT OF MY HEAD!

and close the door on your way out please....
it's a little drafty in here!

Just Keep Getting Up!!

If you're anything like me, you've probably been "knocked down" a few times in your life. I'm not talking about being physically knocked down, necessarily, but just those times when you feel like life is knocking you down a rung. Things might be going along just fine then, BAM! Something happens that rocks your world. Sometimes it's a minor inconvenience, but other times it can be something more serious.

When you're being bombarded (and yes, I know sometimes that's exactly what it feels like too) it's hard to remember things like: "this is only temporary" or "things could be worse" or even "this too shall pass." It's easy to forget any ground we may have gained in our life or to see any of the many things that are actually good about our life or situation. But somehow, someway, we reach down deep inside of ourselves, even when we think we have nothing left inside, and keep on fighting.

I know for me, personally, it's my faith that gets me through these tough times. I can rest in the knowledge that no matter how down I am or how alone I may feel in this world, I am never really alone. I know this knowledge gives me the strength and courage to get up and keep on fighting.

It's not about how many times you get knocked down, it's about how many times you get up back up again.

Now, press the arrow button below and enjoy this great song by Toby Mac...