You Prepare the Way Before Me

"You've gone into my future to prepare the way, and in kindness you follow behind me to spare me from the harm of my past..." Ps. 139:5 (TPT)

This week I got a notice from the investment company that the interest rate is dropping. It made my heart drop, too. My mind started going down the old rabbit trail - they just do whatever they want, I'm just at the mercy of what other people do, how am I ever supposed to get ahead, why couldn't it go up instead of down, etc.But then I remembered how earlier this year God had directed me to pull a significant amount out of this account and invest it elsewhere, where I am getting a lot better return for my money. I also have another personal loan that renewed for 3 years at a significantly higher rate of interest. I started to smile as recalled the verse about God preparing the way before me. I didn't know the interest rate would be dropping, but he did, and had already made other provisions. 

Another instance I thought of was several years ago when my landlord, quite out of the blue, told me my rent was going up $100/mo. I knew they had been giving me a very good deal, but still, it felt like quite a jump. I was ready to panic, but then I remembered that shortly before that I had gotten a raise at work. Hmmm...this gave me cause for pause. Did God nudge my employer to give me a raise because he was looking into the future knowing my rent would be increasing? I think so.

It's not that God isn't taking care of me, but so often I miss it cause I'm focused on the rent increases and interest rates dropping, instead of the pay raise and better investment options. 

So wherever you find yourself today, know that God is preparing the way before you. 

Abundance - So Much More!

"I am convinced that my God will fully satisfy every need you have, for I have seen the abundant riches of glory revealed to me through Jesus Christ." Phil. 4:19 TPT

"Never doubt God's mighty power to work in you and accomplish all this. He will achieve infinitely more than your greatest request, your most unbelievable dream, and exceed your wildest imagination! He will outdo them all, for his miraculous power constantly energizes you." Eph. 3:20 TPT

"... but I have come to give you everything in abundance, more than you expect - life in it's fullness until you overflow." John 10:10b TPT

"Oh, how abundant is your goodness which you have stored up for those who fear you..." Ps. 31:19a ESV

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What does it look like to live this life of abundance? 

What if, instead of groaning and rolling over when my alarm goes off in the morning, I would wake up feeling refreshed from a good night of sleep and excited to see what the day might hold?

What if, instead of dreading going to work each day, I would be excited to conquer any challenges that might come my way?

What if, instead of worrying about whether I'm going to feel good or not, I would be at peace and know I'll be taken care of?

What if, instead of being triggered - shutdown and avoidant, I would be engaged with people and confident in who I am? What if I would show up at work as an adult instead of a (triggered) child?

Since learning about The Compassion Method, a whole new life is opening up before me. Being more self-aware, understanding triggers & how to process through them, learning to give myself compassion, and get comfort has been transforming! 

It's so fun actually showing up to work as an adult. I know what to do in difficult situations, I know there are options, I know I can either figure it out myself or ask for help, when needed. Does that mean I never get triggered? No, but when I do, I can much more quickly recognize what's going on inside and return to my true self. 

If you feel like your life is lacking and you would like to live in more of the abundance that God promises us, I would love to give you tools to do just that. Check out my previous post: Polly Marie Consulting - Free to Be Just Me. You can contact me at pollymarie2003@gmail.com.

What People are Saying: 

"My session with Polly Marie's Consulting opened my eyes to the reason for the negative feelings I was experiencing. I learned how to give myself compassion and find healing for childhood wounds. The result is that I can handle difficult situations much more like an adult instead of reverting back to becoming overwhelmed and frustrated. The time and energy spent has been worth it!" - Lizzie

What Is A Trigger?

Triggers are strong reactions to our pain and unmet needs. Many people are scared or cautious of emotions, but what they are actually afraid of are their reactions. 

I used to think that when someone got triggered they got really angry or upset. This is one of the ways it can manifest, but it could also look like feeling shutdown, helpless, hopeless, terrified, out-of-control, trapped, frustrated, or annoyed. 

For me it can often look like shutdown and avoidance. In the past I often haven't even realized what I'm doing. Self-awareness has been a big part of my journey and is the starting point to be able to access and get healing for pain. These are some of the things I have learned with The Compassion Method.

When you are triggered your "adult brain" shuts off and you jump back to your "child brain". That is why it is so hard to think clearly and handle an "adult" situation. 

A trigger isn't bad. It is simply alerting you to deeper, unresolved pain. When you follow the feelings back to childhood and bring in comfort and compassion, it makes the biggest difference!

To learn more listen to this:

Triggered and True: What You Don't Know About a "Trigger"