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DON’T DOUBT By Tammy Nicole Glover

February 3, 2015by balm4thesoulLeave a Comment

“As for you, see that what you have heard from the beginning remains in you.” 1 John 2:24 NIV

It doesn’t matter if your heart is broken. It doesn’t matter if you were betrayed. It doesn’t matter how much people talk about you. It doesn’t matter how many loved ones you have lost. It doesn’t matter if sickness attacks. It doesn’t matter how disappointed you are because you didn’t get what you wanted. It doesn’t matter how tired and overwhelmed you are. Don’t ever doubt the love of God.

He loved you before you were formed in the womb and He will continue to love you after you have taken your last breath on this earth. He loved you so much that He gave His only son for you. His son loved you so much that he endured torture and death for you. He literally went through hell and back just so that you could have a chance at salvation.

Don’t let anyone or anything make you doubt. God is with you. When you’re hurting, He can heal your broken heart. When you’ve been wronged, He can vindicate you. When everyone leaves, He is with you. When you’re attacked, He protects you. When you fall, He will pick you up. When you’re weak, He is strong.

When doubt starts to creep into your mind, remember God’s sacrifice for you. Remember the last crisis you thought you wouldn’t make it through but He saw you through it. Remember all the times you could have been dead but He rescued you. Remember when He told you to do something and you decided to do the opposite, yet He still blessed you. Remember how you made everything and everyone else top priority while He could barely get your attention, but He still waited patiently for you to return. He knew you would fall short but He never gave up on you. He still gave His son for you. He still believed that you were worth saving. Don’t doubt, just trust and know that He is.

“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 8:37 NIV

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Cease and Desist by Tammy Nicole Glover

January 26, 2015by balm4thesoulLeave a Comment

“The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” Deuteronomy 31:8 NIV

Effective IMMEDIATELY, I demand that my worries cease and desist, in the name of Jesus. I have turned you over to my Lord and Savior, yet you still torture me. There is no reason for you to keep returning, waking me up in the middle of the night, making me sick, stressing me out and causing me to feel like I’m losing my mind.

You have no purpose in my life, I have God. He has promised to supply all of my needs, to protect me and my family, to never leave me nor forsake me. I know I have problems right now. I’m in the middle of a storm but the Lord has not loosened his grip on my hand. He is already making a way out of no way. He’s already healing me and my family. It is for His glory that I am blessed. When he brings me out of impossible circumstances, my testimony grows stronger, my faith is in increased.

I’m determined to trust Him. He hears me when I call and He answers me. Praise be to God, the Lord Almighty. There is nothing or no one greater than Him, especially not my problems.

“How gracious he will be when you cry for help! As soon as he hears he will answer you.” Isaiah 30:19 NIV

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LEGACY OF PRAYER by Tammy Nicole Glover

January 20, 2015by balm4thesoulLeave a Comment

“I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers.” Ephesians 1:16 NIV

In the middle of the night, when I was hurting and inconsolable. When I was sick. When I made stupid mistakes. When I thought I knew what I was doing. When I was lost and scared. When I was lonely. When I was where I shouldn’t have been with people I shouldn’t have been with. What would have happened if I didn’t have someone praying for me? Would I still be alive or as blessed as I am now. If I didn’t have praying parents, grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles and cousins, would I be a bigger mess? Could I have written this blog if I didn’t have praying friends, coworkers, managers or even strangers?

It is such a blessing to have people praying for you when you don’t have the strength or the sense to pray for yourself. When you feel that urge to pray for someone, don’t ignore it. Your prayer could mean the difference between life or death. It could mean the difference between an eternity in heaven or an eternity in hell. You may even be reaping the rewards of someone praying for you as you read this.

You may not be able to give someone support financially. You may not know the right words to comfort someone. You may not know how to love someone who has hurt you but you can always pray for them. It costs only a few minutes of your time and you don’t even have to tell them. Prayer is a true act of love. Pass down your legacy of prayer to someone today.

“I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people-for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of truth.” 1 Timothy 2:1-4 NIV

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Walking In Love By Tammy Nicole Glover

January 13, 2015July 13, 2021by balm4thesoulLeave a Comment

“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” John 13:34 NIV

Walking in love is not putting yourself first. It’s not thinking that your time is more valuable than someone else’s. It’s not thinking that you’re better than someone else. It’s not being quick to point out the faults of others, then telling five other people about them.

Walking in love means being quick to forgive. It means shaking off irritation and finding a way to bless others. It means shielding others from your bad mood and sharing your good mood. Love is humble and patient. It realizes that even though someone is smiling they may be hurting and broken on the inside.

Walking in love is not complaining about your circumstances, it’s finding a way to turn them into positives by leaning on God. Walking in love is not easy. It is hard work and it’s definitely a daily process. If you need an example of walking in love, just look at the life of Jesus. He sought out the undesirables. He never left a place without making things better. He sacrificed himself for a world that hated him. Even when we doubt him, deny his existence and even curse his name, He still loves us and continues to show mercy. If He can forgive us and endure a torturous death on our behalf, the very least we can do is show love towards each other.

“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.” 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 NIV

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I’m Back by Tammy Nicole Glover

January 5, 2015by balm4thesoulLeave a Comment

“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 NIV

I was broken-hearted and discouraged. I was confused and angry. I allowed myself to be beat up by life. I was paralyzed with fear. All the while, the people around me were still hurting. They were still looking for encouragement. The world got crazier and crazier. People started to doubt the things they had known in their hearts for years, even people that used to encourage me.

I had a moment of clarity and realized that while I was wrapped up in my issues, I had forgotten about God’s call on my life. I had stopped doing the work that I was called to do. Sure, I had perfectly good excuses for falling away. I was grieving. I was taking care of sick family members. I was too exhausted to think straight. My excuses didn’t change the fact that I was needed.

But that was last year and now this year I’m back. I have my armour on and I’m ready to fight. My strength has been renewed. I’m ready to continue on with the work God has called me to do. Are you ready to continue the work God has called you to do? If you have fallen away and you’ve made it into this new year, then it’s not too late for you either.

“You need to perservere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.” Hebrews 10:36 NIV

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Why Me? By Tammy Glover

July 17, 2013July 17, 2013by balm4thesoul1 Comment

“Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.” James 1:12 NIV

Why me? Why do I have to deal with cancer? Why do I have to have a family member struggling with addiction? Why do I have to be the strong one? Why do I always have to be the responsible one? Why do I have to continue to face one crisis after another? Why can’t things just ever be easy and I can have some peace? Why does everything have to be such a struggle?

The response: Have you looked around lately? You’re not the only one going through something. Some people are going through worse things than you are and they don’t have the support or resources that you have. If I told you about what some other people are going through, it would blow your mind. These are people, who just like you, are walking around looking like they have it together. A lot of them however, don’t even know me. You know me. You know I’m faithful. I’ve proven it to you time and time again. I never promised that things would be easy. You’re not up here in heaven with me yet. I did however, promise that I will always be there to help you. Now, stop focusing on what your physical eyes see and open your spiritual eyes. Can’t you see my angels surrounding you, constantly standing guard over you? I have prepared the way for you, now you have to trust me. I am the Lord your God. I am your Heavenly Father. You are my child and I love you. I take care of all my children. I need you to be a testimony of my love so that the people who are struggling, that don’t know me, will get to know me through you.

“I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:12-13 NIV

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I Missed You By Tammy Glover

July 8, 2013July 8, 2013by balm4thesoul2 Comments

“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 8:38-39 NIV

I missed you, Lord. I didn’t know if you were still listening to me anymore. I felt so alone. I prayed. I begged. I pleaded. I fasted and yet, my situation never got better, it only got worse. There were times when I wasn’t sure if I was truly thankful to have woken up in the morning. Your silence was as painful as what I was going through. I thought, how could you abandon me during one of the worst times of my life.

Finally, the thing I feared and prayed to avoid happened. “Where are you,” I cried out. “Did I offend you in some way that you would allow this to happen to me? Did I pray right? Did I fast enough?” My grief was so bad that I just couldn’t think straight anymore–maybe that’s why I can’t hear you.

Eventually, I heard a whisper. You were still with me. I couldn’t see or feel you then but now I know. I was never alone. When I didn’t think I had the strength to hold on another day but somehow I made it through, I know that was you. When I cried alone at night, it was you who heard me. It was you who would urge someone, who didn’t even know what I was going through, to give me a word of encouragement or a hug.

Even though you didn’t answer my prayers the way I wanted them answered, you still heard and answered. The answers were according to your will, which is perfect.

We may not always know the why behind the what but we can be sure that it is always in your hands, Lord. There is no darkness that your light can’t penetrate, no enemy that you can’t defeat, no sickness that you can’t heal, no broken heart that you can’t comfort. We just need to trust you. To be perfectly honest, the hardest thing to do when you’re going through something is to give up the illusion that you’re in control. How great you are, Lord, that even in the midst of our troubles, you still bless us and that your arms are always open and patiently waiting for us. It’s good to be back, Lord.

“Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified, do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 NIV

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BUT GOD… By Tammy Glover

July 13, 2012by balm4thesoul1 Comment

“They were at their wits’ end. Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble, and he brought them out of their distress.” Psalm 107:27-28 NIV

Fear gripped my heart. Worries left me confused and weary. My eyes were swollen from the constant flow of tears. Deceived into feeling like I was alone, I was ready to give up, too beat up to fight anymore–but God stepped in.

He took my right hand and pulled me to my feet. His eye was always on me. His arms are firmly wrapped around me. His light illuminated all the dark areas of my life. His love strengthens me. His Word refreshes my soul.

I trust in Him, the One who is mightier than any problem. He wipes away my tears and whispers in my ear, “I am here. I have not and will not forsake you. I love you.”

Praise God that through Him all things are possible, even freedom from my worries.

“I love the Lord, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live.” Psalm 116: 1-2 NIV

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HELP HER TO REMEMBER by Tammy Glover

May 28, 2012May 28, 2012by balm4thesoul3 Comments

“In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in accordance with God’s will.” Romans 8: 26-27 NIV

Father, your daughter needs you. She has taken on the burden of worry, a burden which she was never meant to carry. She has become weak and confused. This burden has left her vulnerable to believe the lies of the enemy. Lord, she needs your help to remember who she is in your Son, Jesus Christ.

Lord, help her to remember that she is your daughter, precious and beautiful in your sight. You always hear her when she cries out. You have never left her side. Not one of her tears has gone unnoticed. Help her to remember that nothing is impossible for you. Help her to remember that in her weakness you are made perfect.

Don’t let her forget that you are faithful. Help her to remember that she walks by faith and not by sight. Although, she sees the evil of this world, she is not to be moved by it. She is only to be moved by your Word. You did not give her a spirit of fear but of power, of love and of a sound mind.

You are the same God who guided Sarah, Esther, Ruth and Mary. You are the same God who raised Lazarus from the dead. You are the same God who gives sight to the blind, hearing to the deaf and mobility to the paralyzed. You are El-Shaddai–God Almighty and she is your daughter. Every time she is blessed, you are glorified. Every time she is healed, you are glorified. Every time she is delivered, you are glorified.

It is because of your love for her that fear is cast out. It is your love that has saved her. It is your love that comforts and strengthens her. It is your love that gives her wisdom. It is your love that redeems her. It is your love that sustains her. It is your love that helps her to remember all of this. Your love restores peace to her soul. May your daughter continue to remember to praise you and never forget your promises.

“Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished!” Luke 1: 45 NIV

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EVEN THOUGH By Tammy Glover

April 30, 2012by balm4thesoul1 Comment

“For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.” 2 Timothy 1:7 NIV

Even though I’m scared, I still forge ahead. Even though there is rain, the sun is still peeking behind the clouds. I’m aware of my past and sometimes, I may glance back, but I never linger there too long. I may feel lost but God has already found me.

Even though there are tears in my eyes, I still praise God. Even though I’m exhausted, I still have strength to lift my hands to Him. Even though I’ve lost my voice, my heart still cries out to Him.

I can’t rely on my own understanding. I can’t rely on what I see before me. I must only rely on what God has promised me and what He has said in His Word. He is not like a man that he should tell a lie. He has never forsaken me. He loves me even though I’m a mess. No matter what the circumstance, I am still truly blessed.