{Heavy Heart?}

Sometimes your heart gets heavy. You feel weighed down or sad. You can't get out of a "funk". Trust me I've been there and I want to create a safe place for you to come when you feel that way. Most of the time all I need is a pick me up! I need to see someone else that's happy or find something that inspires me. 

If you're feeling this way, I recommend to pray first. Lift yourself up to God...give it all to Him. He's the only one who can ultimately help you. Tell him exactly how you're feeling. Be brutally honest with Him and with yourself when you pray. He knows your heart anyway, He's just waiting for you to trust in Him.

After you do that, shoot me an email at kiah{dot}alivingstone{at}gmail{dot}com so I can say a special prayer for you. I am always here to talk to and to lift you up. Even if you don't want to share with me what you're struggling with, that's fine! I would still love to pray for you anyway.

And after you've done that, here are a few things that make my heart less heavy that will hopefully do the same for you. Like my favorite verses, songs, blog posts, etc. I hope you find them encouraging as well. However, I can not stress enough that the biggest pick-me-up is spending time in God's word and in prayer.

Bible Verses:

*All verses are taken from the New American Standard Bible.*

"And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is that which is good and acceptable and perfect." -Romans 12:2

"Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good." -Romans 12:9

"But let it be the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in the sight of God." -1 Peter 3:4 

Songs:

• By Your Side- Tenth Avenue North
• In Christ Alone- Owl City
• Love They Say- Tegan and Sara
• Steady My Heart- Kari Jobe

Blog Posts:

• 6 Ways to Let Go of What Makes You Sad by Ashley @ The Shine Project
• 6 Ways to be the Best You by Allie @ Between Dreams  as a guest post on The Shine Project
• 8 Ways to Love Yourself More by Ashley @ The Shine Project
• A Post for Your Broken Heart by Ashley @ The Shine Project
• Dear _________, You are Loved by Amanda @ My Love for Lyla

 

Things will continually be added to this list as I am constantly searching for encouraging things. 
Be sure to check back often :)

Much love,
Kiah