Consider the Joy

Tag: anxiety

  • When God Doesn’t Give You What You Prayed For

    When God Doesn’t Give You What You Prayed For

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    Michelle Martino
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    “for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.” – Philippians 2:13 (ESV) I never expected this long-shot, impossible opportunity to come. And then it did. With joy, I considered the details and how it would all work out. This seemed like a perfect fit for…

  • Lessons from the Mission Field: Control

    Lessons from the Mission Field: Control

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    Michelle Martino
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    I’m a planner. I like to know details, and for important things, always have a method to succeed. I’m okay with being flexible and adjusting as needed. But if I can be prepared, I will be…with any possible scenario. Just call me the “mom friend” of the group, packing extra of everything in case we…

  • Podcast Episode: “The Power of Validation”

    Podcast Episode: “The Power of Validation”

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    Michelle Martino
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    Recently, I had the privilege of being a guest speaker on the podcast “Digging Deep for Treasures.” The host, Cecille Valoria, became a friend through a writing program, when we realized we had similar testimonies and personal interests. In this episode, we talked about faith, fitness, and facing anxiety. This was a fun and powerful…

  • All The Good Things

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    Michelle Martino
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    “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” – Philippians 4:8 (NIV) In returning to some sort of “new normal” after the pandemic lockdown, I found myself busier than ever. I kept a…