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SOMETHING INSPIRING

I was going to post something insightful and inspiring….. Yet nothing is coming to mind.

A video I did end of June https://youtu.be/erWBFpcn7RQ?si=awyxG29CqOQiRWI0

I am tired and that’s ok. I’m human after all and far from perfect. That’s ok too. We all put to much pressure on ourselves. Pressure to not mess up; to not let anyone down, to be strong, to complete the to-do lits you have; to be successful in your tasks and passons; and most of all not to disappoint. We all get this way especially during the holidays. It is important to remember you’re just one person and it is ok to breathe and enjoy life. If you overwhelme yourself you’re putting your life and health at risk.

I know its not always a option to slow down but if you can make 15 minutes several times a day or even just 5 minutes to stop what you’re  doing and just take time to  take in your  environment and life. Taking time to breathe. Then I believe that you’ll feel at least a little better throughout the day.

Columbia  Gorge Washington State


WHAT’S THE POINT OF LIFE if you are not taking time to breathe anjoy the life God gave us? Genesis 2:7

None of us want to have regrets and we all could use more faith. The Devil lies saying that we’re not good enough or not worth it ect….. Guess what? He is wrong!!!! The enemy doesn’t want you to succeed! John 10:10 But God does!  Not because we’re  perfect or we deserve it; because God loves us! So much so He gave us Jesus and The HolySpirit!  

You matter and are loved!!! John  3:26; and 10:11 That’s whe God sent Jesus so we don’t have to stress over the stuff we can’t control we give our concerns to Jesus and trust them with him. Because lets face it we can’t do everything on our own. You’ll be surprised what God / Jesus and the Holy Spirit will and can do if you give up your need for full control. My life and family’s life are full of examples of Jesus’s mighty love and power and the differences becausewe let go and let God!

A video I did end of June after the last one above. https://youtu.be/BGxCkJLDcpA?si=uA6s2ZTCZJgW3Yls

Oh look at that. I guess I was wrong about having nothing to say 😅

You are loved! Life here is temporary we all move up or down at the end… according to the Bible, which I believe. however I pray that all you especially my loved ones and close friends will join me in Heaven one day whenever that time comes. Till then please don’t let relationships, or friendships die people are precious and you don’t have to agree with everything because it is impossible because we’re all unique. It takes courage work and time to build relationships with others. Don’t throw them out when things get hard or uou feel impossible instead fight for them and give them to God. Its not your job to handle everything. because being alone is much harder. IV’ve been there. Tho you’re not fully alone if you develop a personal reallationship with Jesus and accept him into your life. All you have to do is ask he’s waiting for you if you haven’t. Please don’t let the stresses of life or people to bring you down. Smile more evn if you don’t want to and eventually you will find reasons to smile!

I pray that you all have a blessed month and l am grateful for each and everyone of you especially those closest to me. You know that I am full of love ❤️ so much so it can get annoying. But I am glad God made me as me. I don’t want to be anyone else and neither should you. You are one of a kind !!!! ©️Amy Jane Sandberg

Ps You may see this post elsewhere and eventually on my website amyjanesandberg.com Although I still have not updated much or made many drafts public yet. I will. Right now, I’m just working on things I need to. I will get it done and work on my books a lot more next year!

The Battle is not Yours Alone.

Hello Everyone, Good Morning I have a lot to say today. Let us start off with this. 💌

It has been quite hectic here lately and we’ve been through many little and big issues. The most important thing is to hold fast to the word of God, stay strong, and do not lose faith! Especially when things seem unsure and answers are not to be seen. God has your best interest at heart and He knows best. One of the reasons I stand on  –John 10:10. God wants us to have abundant lives.  The enemy wants to separate us from God’s love and the enemy gets pleasure from seeing us suffer. That is why it is important to not get lost in the maze of chaos and strife. I know it’s extremely difficult and frustrating. Especially when you don’t feel like you matter or feel like you can’t get ahead. You may not see a way out of the struggles.  You’re overwhelmed with stress and anxiety….. Yet I am here to remind you – Don’t get lost in the trials! Work on embarrassing the joys no matter how small they may be. If you lose sight of the good you are letting the enemy win if so. Yes, it is harder said than done but not impossible. Even if we have to do it many times a day. Giving it to God and letting go of what we cannot do or handle is important. It not only gives us peace when we do but it is also healthier for our bodies. Sure there may be ways we can fix things if forced. If we are stripped financially or broke in another way. Yet if we trust God we see and receive solutions we couldn’t even imagine.

“But Amy….. You don’t understand what I am going through.” You’re right maybe I don’t or can’t. I do, however, know how hard life can get. I have a long list of trials that I have survived and overcome. Time after time. I saw God solve issues and give miracles with my own eyes when I let go and let God take it into his hands. Even when I held onto them and solved them on my own. I can count in just the last two years. However, letting go and letting God gave me much better results than I could imagine more than my own imagined solutions. I am still waiting for some prayers. I know God is working on them still and I will see the results eventually because God has never left me. The fact I am still on this earth is proof of that.

 

I’ve learned there’s always something going on. How you choose to face it is what matters…. I have seen some of the strongest believers I know lose sight of God’s love and decide to follow trends and desires. They spend their lives seeking what they already had with God elsewhere. Sadly I watched them suffer turning their backs on God. I say suffer because The world and our desires don’t fill that void in our hearts and lives like Jesus does. even I turned my back on God once looking elsewhere for answers once. That is not the answer. I found more fear and hate than I would ever wish on anyone. God is Love which I will get into further down in this post.

God sent Jesus so we can have eternal life and live  Abundantly.  Not to live a life of fear. Forgetting who has our backs and. Our Father God. -1 John 4: 17-18 “Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world. There is no fear in love, but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.”

I truly believe that God made us all unique and we all have a purpose fults and all.  When we accept  Christ Jesus into our lives we become stronger and grow in ways that you may not understand.  Being a believer doesn’t mean we won’t suffer. But we have tools others don’t.  We have the Holy Spirit, Jesus, and our Father God on our side.

 –Ephesians 6:12 “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.”

Amen- and don’t forget ⬇️

     -Romans 8:  26 – 39 King James Version

26 And the Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness. For example, we don’t know what God wants us to pray for. But the Holy Spirit prays for us with groanings that cannot be expressed in words. 27 And the Father who knows all hearts knows what the Spirit is saying, for the Spirit pleads for us believers in harmony with God’s own will. 28 And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. 29 For God knew his people in advance, and he chose them to become like his Son, so that his Son would be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. 30 And having chosen them, he called them to come to him. And having called them, he gave them right standing with himself. And having given them right standing, he gave them his glory.  31 What shall we say about such wonderful things as these? If God is for us, who can ever be against us? 32 Since he did not spare even his own Son but gave him up for us all, won’t he also give us everything else? 33 Who dares accuse us whom God has chosen for his own? No one—for God himself has given us the right standing with himself. 34 Who then will condemn us? No one—for Christ Jesus died for us and was raised to life for us, and he is sitting in the place of honor at God’s right hand, pleading for us. 35 Can anything ever separate us from Christ’s love? Does it mean he no longer loves us if we have trouble or calamity, or are persecuted, or hungry, or destitute, or in danger, or threatened with death? 36 (As the Scriptures say, “For your sake we are killed every day; we are being slaughtered like sheep.” 37 No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us. 38 And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. 39 No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.

I know I’ve given you a lot of process but I also pray for you to have a sound mind, and one of wisdom, a spirit of fear…. But of love…  Love is what keeps us going It is more powerful than fear. 2 Timothy 1:7 King James Version    For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.  [ You can’t have self-discipline without a sound mind. ] Love is powerful and a blessing.

Next time you’re in a situation where you have fear, anger, stress, or something else. Ask yourself what verse should you stand on through this.  Remind yourself that God loves you just as much as He loves Jesus…..

You can’t earn that love because He gives it willingly and freely!

You are important and special ❤️ What you’re dealing with matters to God just as much as what other’s are dealing with. Don’t compare yourself or your issues with other people because everybody has unique experiences and walks with God.  You are unique and have value. Don’t dwell on your issues either find your footing and lean on Jesus because He is here for you always! I know easier said than done. It has taken me years of practice and still have times where I break down.  I’m human after all – As are you… Don’t hold onto your faults Jesus isn’t –  so you shouldn’t either.  

⬇️One last thing you are not in this alone. Jesus is with you!⬇️


Why am I posting this here and not on www.DeeplyrootedInHim.net  I felt the need to write early this morning around 1am. I was going through old drafts like I always do and I found this one from March. It was recent to my personal life and others around me right now. Usually, when I find a post like this I move it to Deeply Rooted in Him. But this time I felt led to keep it here for those who may not know God, Jesus or the Holy Spirit and I want to reach out to you who Question and are curious. My faith is a part of who I am. I am who I am because of the struggles I have overcome and grown from thanks to the Lord. I want you to know that He is here for you and Loves you just as much as He loves me. As stated above in 1 John; John 3:16, and John 10:10. Those aren’t just words, but a love letter reaching out to you. I am not just saying that. It is true, despite what you have been told or think You are loved and you have value and you matter! If you want Jesus in your life too all you have to do is ask. It is that simple!


Thanks for your time and I hope this helps you in some way. 

ღ╮❤╭ღ╯ Amy Jane Sandberg ╰ღ╮❤╭ღ╯

Funny How Life Works.

2014

Funny how so many things change throughout the years and some stay the same…….. It passes by so fast sometimes  you forget to stop and breathe  and  enjoy life where you are at. You get lost in the stress and struggles that often come.

2017

I don’t pretend to have all the answers. I am far from perfect.  Honestly I have almost more questions than answers. I truly trust God because I know He cares. I don’t  just say that.  It is true! He’s been with me through ups and downs through miracles and trials. That’s why I continue to fight and strive for an abundant life no matter what I face….

I don’t give up easy and I strive to encourage to lift up people. Especially when you are close to me. Even when I am in the mist of struggles, there’s always a stuggle, and we’re  called to pray for one another.   -James 5:16

I believe in looking for the silver lining and prayer for God to make ways when the paths seem hidden. -Isaiah 43:19. I am far from perfect but I strive to grow, stay strong, positive and hopeful ☺️. I don’t want to live a life of fear or regret.

When I don’t understand or know what to do next I try to make the most of it even though it may be hard. I love with all my heart because that is how God made me. I believe God loves us all and gave us unique telents. Sometimes our talents / gifts can be overwhelming and annoying at times. That is why I believe that we should treat others how we want to be treated.   -Luke 6:31

“So let’s not allow ourselves to get fatigued doing good. At the right time we will harvest a good crop if we don’t give up, or quit. Right now, therefore, every time we get the chance, let us work for the benefit of all, starting with the people closest to us in the community of faith.” -James: 5:9-10

If we mess up we should say sorry. Think about how Jesus Christ treats us and how you want to be theated? I don’t hold gruges or unforgiveness because I strive not too. It is an act of my will. My choice. No one is perfect and fighting / disagreements are a part of life. I can’t say that enough. As long as theres no abuse or safety issues ask God how to work things out with the peoplewhoarein your life. If theres abuse and saftey issues  ask God for wisdom and direction  to get the help you need.

Please don’t let disagreements and diffrences harm relationships / friendships. Friendships,  relationships,  family,  marriage, courtship is important….  Don’t let them just dissolve if there’s a way to fix them especiallyif there’s love ❤️! 

They are precious commodities… We are called to fellowship and to build eachother up… We are not called to tear eachother  down or cause drama.  There  was a reason  God made Eve for Adam. -Genesis 2:22-24. He didn’t want us to be alone. We are stronger together then separated.  History  poroves this trure. ❣️

If you are alone physically you are not alone  like you may feel…. Jesus  Christ is always with you  if you choose.  I have countless  stories and  truths  of that  in my personal life.  I have overcome  more than I  could  or should have numerous times.  From moving a sofa, to waking from a brain dead coma….. 

Me 1993

Jesus came to bring Life and to bring it Abundantly no matter what the enemy throws at you. I have been looking back at the past as I do every April in reflection and  deep prayer for the future.  I am no where where I want to be  tho I’ve done a lot, traveled a lot, and experienced a lot.  I feel twice my age…. I have been struggling with stuff physically, emotionally,  financially. And spiritually. I have been in a way stuk in a rut. Yet in that rut I’ve become stronger and wiser. As so you can be too. We can’t  control others nor would I want to. The beauty of  people is  everyone is unique and different than you are. You can’t always  control your  life situations or finances. Yet you can  control your own mind, choices and your words. Your words have power!

Please take time to look around and see the beauty surrounding you. Take time to pray and study the Bible if you choose to believe in God / Jesus and the HolySpirit.  And most of all remember that you are loved, you matter and are treasured even if you can’t  see it is true.

Have a great day and stay safe Strong and kind.

ღ╮❤╭ღ╯ Amy Jane Sandberg ╰ღ╮❤╭ღ╯

http://www.amyjanesandberg.com

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Hello, it has been a while… Welcome back!!

First of all I want to say that I am sorry for not posting more. Even tho writing gives me joy and fulfillment, I just haven’t had the desire for it as of late. I’ve been dealing with a lot of emotions and life changes. My heart is still healing from the losses this year. I won’t go into them at this time, I will in the future. I did not want my work to be brought down to the level I was on. It is not is place I wish anyone to be in. Not only that but there is real chaos going on in our country and world.

Usually I do a reflection of the year and all things good for Christmas. Then around New Year’s I discuss all that I want to see and accomplish. I had full intention of doing just that. Evey time I tried, I just couldn’t put my thoughts and feelings into words. Honestly, my heart just wasn’t in it. I did start and do still have some blog drafts.

However, they are not really life related. Mostly all just game talk. I’m sure those will be fun. I’ll get around to posting them probably in Febuarry. I again I just haven’t had the desire to write. Shoker I know!! Here’s why…

God willing. I say that very seriously. So much is going on right now the last thing on my mind has been sitting at a computer. Every day is so important and every person is a gift. I am still fighting my own sadness. Yet also saddened by all the hate and division going on right now all around the world.

It isn’t right nor healthy… I was raised that our words and our actions matter… That we have to be productive, and responsible. We have to be people of our word, loyal, honest, and examples of Jesus’s love. Why? Because it is right – Because it makes a difference and Because it is what would Horner God. He sent Jesus His so for us to be blessed out of love. (John3:16) We are to treat others how we wish to be treated. You say you may not care… But I thinks you do… No-one likes being neglected and treated poorly.

You nay not feel like you deserve love, nor feel loved. However you are loved and no one does. That’s why Jesus did what he did for us!!!

Now back to tbe chaos…. I still have a strong faith in God. Despite all the drama, and conflicts going around. It is so much more then a game of he said she said. People are attacking people, friends turning aginst one another over various reasons big and small. An example being: difference of opinion. I don’t want nor approve of violence or hate crimes.

People are not communicating well, even on the same sides. Things are being taken out of content and some are being cut off and silenced. For what? I am truly scared of the future at hand. We all have a choices to make…

I am not happy about all the forced silences going on.  It just doesn’t feel right. No matter what side your on. Violence and muteing has never been a good thing in my opinion. I won’t go further into that. I am glad I can freely  share  my words with you all still. I love our country and I’m very concerned about the future of it. We all have choices to make.

All I can do is be myself, stay positive, stay strong and keep praying. I hope we find some positive chances soon. Remember that you matter. You may not feel like you do, but I’m telling you that you are a treasure. You may not see it but the ones around you do. Even if they don’t tell you. I am telling you right now-

I encourage you to seek reasons to smile. Even if the reasons are small. Remind those you care about how much they matter to you as well. Try not to stay angry or hurt others on purpose. Treat others how you wish to be treated. Every day you wake up is gift. It may not be easy but we have to move forward. We do that one step at a time. We may not be happy and hardships are sure to come. But you can move forward if you choose to. It is harder to let life pass you by and have regrets Dont live a life of regret and anger.

We have to encourage eachother and set good examples of Christ Jesus’s love. Be sure sisters and brothers in Christ we are being watched and judged. We are humans but we are called to spread the gospel and we can only do so by developing a personal reallationship, truly knowing Jesus as our friend and reading God’s word the Bible.

Thank you for stopping by and giving me a moment if your time to share my thoughts and feelings with you. I am truly grateful for you.

ღ╮❤╭ღ╯ Amy Jane Sandberg ╰ღ╮❤╭ღ╯

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