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Devotions with Meghan DeGregory 
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Daily Devotion Friday June 24

6/24/2022

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​So you must remain in life-union with me, for I remain in life-union with you. For as a branch severed from the vine will not bear fruit, so your life will be fruitless unless you live your life intimately joined to mine.  John 15:4 TPT

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Daily Devotion Thursday June 23

6/23/2022

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Brene Brown, a researcher on shame and vulnerability, talks a lot about hard subjects.  If  you’ve been reading my work for any time, you may see that I do too.  I spent many years in a family system that taught me to act like all was ok, so when I finally figured out that you’re as sick as your secrets, I really felt freed.  Add in that for a few decades I spent time with people listening to their deepest, darkest secrets and I have found sometimes the questions I ask people feel intrusive to others who don’t normally deal with this kind of thing. 
 
When a person in my life shares a hard truth with me, I often do some follow up because I know that there is likely more to it.  This can take people by surprise and cause some discomfort.  Since I’ve realized this, I’ve gotten better at not “going there” with people and following up on a limited basis.   It never feels natural to me, though. It always feels like I’m reverting back to the ‘pretend all is well’ life I grew up with and that really feels inauthentic and kind of makes me sick to my stomach.  I’m getting better at not delving into the depths with people who are uncomfortable with this, but please know….I am someone who can delve into those things if you want to.  I’m not afraid to ask the hard questions and not shocked by much, so it is a safe place to land.   As I was thinking about this, I thought about one of Brene Brown’s quotes that talks about how when we numb ourselves to bad stuff, we also numb ourselves to the beauty and joy in life.  That really stuck with me and since I’ve vowed to try to feel it all...even the not so comfortable emotions.  

Jesus emulated some of this.  We got a glimpse into His emotional life a few times, but the time I’m specifically thinking about is when He was about to face His death. He begged God to remove the potential for this if it were possible. It is recorded that He was so stressed that he sweated drops of blood. He was clearly distressed, but He talked to His heavenly Father about it and faced this terrifying time.  

I guess what I’m trying to share is that it’s ok to not be ok…..if you’re not ok, please reach out to someone you trust. If you don’t have someone you trust, reach out to a professional.  Pray, of course…..God is always there and He will comfort, but He gave us fellow human beings to help along this path for a reason. Reach out.  I am a safe person and I am here, there are others here as well.

​Meghan 


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Daily Devotion Wednesday June 22

6/22/2022

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When asked  “What must one do to please God?”, Abba Anthony, a Desert Father replied in a notable way.   The first two pieces of advice were expected: Always be aware of God’s presence, and always obey God’s Word.  The third statement was surprising: “Wherever you find yourself—do not easily leave."

The idea is that where you find yourself may be God-ordained!  Being with others in a real relationship is hard; vulnerable, real-life friendships are often difficult because we no longer put the mask on in those types of relationships. Leaving will always look more attractive in the short run. What tenacity in relationships produces is worth more than gold. This is not to say that one should always stay in a relationship if it is not edifying, but working in a relationship (family, friend, romance, church) is worth it every time!  The end result is a true GEM!  
Meghan
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Daily Devotion Tuesday June 21

6/21/2022

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Tuesday 
Pour out all your worries and stress upon him and leave them there , for he always tenderly cares for you.
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https://my.bible.com/bible/1849/1PE.5.7.TPT

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Daily Devotion Monday June 20

6/21/2022

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One of my favorite verses is 1 Corinthians 10:5:  

We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. 
This verse reminds me that when I get anxious or spend too much time worrying I am literally not obeying Christ. He told us in 

https://my.bible.com/bible/1849/MAT.6.34.TPT “Refuse to worry about tomorrow, but deal with each challenge that comes your way, one day at a time. Tomorrow will take care of itself.”

I can get lost in the “what-ifs” and plotting and planning that I lose sight of the fact that God is in control. I have even caught myself saying in my prayer-time “now, God, if this person does this, then that gives YOU the ability to do that”....What a laugh!  God can move mountains and He sure does not need me to tell Him how to do that!  
1 Corinthians 10:5 illuminates the fact that sometimes we need to examine our thoughts slowly and make sure they align with the truth that God has given us.  When we do this, the Holy Spirit does a pretty amazing thing:  intervenes and gives this peace that we cannot even explain.  

So…when you find yourself lost in a spiral of worry and concern, take that thought and examine it…remind yourself who is in charge….and pray.  

Meghan 

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Daily Devotions Wednesday June 1

6/1/2022

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Don’t, enemy, crow over me. I’m down, but I’m not out. I’m sitting in the dark right now, but God is my light.......He’s on my side and is going to get me out of this. He’ll turn on the lights and show me his ways. I’ll see the whole picture and how right He is.   
​From Micah 7
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Daily Devotions Tuesday May 31

5/31/2022

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Lewis Carrol penned a statement in his book, Alice in Wonderland, Through the Looking Glass, that so many people can relate with: “‎You're not the same as you were before," he said. You were much more... muchier... you've lost your muchness.” Our muchness, that quality that makes us formidable, comes from the Lord. It is His weightiness, His glory, presence and majesty in us that makes demons flee, dissolves problems and gives us purpose. In Christ you will never lose your muchness, He will make you much more muchier.

Acts 17:28    
In Him we live and move and have our being.
​Rudi Swanepoel



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Daily Devotions Monday May 30

5/31/2022

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Daily Devotions Friday April 22

4/22/2022

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'Since we are receiving our rights to an unshakable kingdom we should be extremely thankful and offer God the purest worship that delights his heart as we lay down our lives in absolute surrender, filled with awe. For our God is a holy, devouring fire! '
 
Hebrews 12:28-29
https://my.bible.com/bible/1849/HEB.12.28-29
 

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Daily Devotion Thursday April 21

4/21/2022

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Let my passion for life be restored, tasting joy in every breakthrough you bring to me. Hold me close to you with a willing spirit that obeys whatever you say.
Psalms 51:12 TPT
 https://my.bible.com/bible/1849/PSA.51.12.TPT

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