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Melissa G Pickens

Melissa G Pickens

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When You Think You’ve Lost You

by Melissa G Pickens


“I look to the hills! Where will I find help? It will come from the Lord, who created the heavens and the earth.”

Psalm 121:1-2

“There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love.”

1 John 4:18

“and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.”

Romans 5:5

“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.”

Matthew 11:28-30 The Message

Looking to Him, receiving His love. Join me? I love to hear from you. It is so encouraging to know how God is working and what He is up to in your life.

Some pieces of this writing were inspired by: “Defender” with Steffany Gretzinger 14:11 on YouTube; 8/1/21 Elevation Sermon with Pastor Steven Furtick; noted scriptures; my personal intimacy and journal with God as I work through my own feelings of being lost.

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Melissa. Daughter of God. Lover of Jesus. Wife to Andy. Mama to four fun-loving adult children, and two bonus sons. And now, Mia to TWINS. Embracer of brave. Why? Because in every doubt, in every broken cry, God is making me whole again. Join me?

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