Get out of the Graveyard!

August 4, 2021August 5, 2021 ~ Laurie Meek Watkins ~ 2 Comments

God had me in mind when I stumbled onto the message. Pastor talked about getting stuck in our painful places of grief, regret, disappointment, hurt, rejection, and loss. He said God did not create us to get stuck. -Raise your hand if you’ve ever been a prisoner to pain. (My hand is up.) Let me … Continue reading Get out of the Graveyard!

Canceling my Pity Party

August 4, 2019August 4, 2019 ~ Laurie Meek Watkins ~ 4 Comments

I’m sad! I don’t think she likes me. Drat! I am so stupid! I made a mistake. Poop! I forgot where I put my keys. Darn! I think I’m gaining weight. Sigh! He didn’t even notice all the work I did. Boohoo! That didn’t turn out the way I wanted it to. Geesh! Keep it … Continue reading Canceling my Pity Party

Pause to Paint: I’m done!

March 1, 2018June 21, 2018 ~ Laurie Meek Watkins ~ Leave a comment

I’m messy. I’m tired. I’m grateful. I’m done. As I painted my daughter’s room, I started getting depressed. - Why am I covering up my kid’s life? - Just because clouds and glowing stars are scratched and marred, does that mean I have to clean it up? I sighed. Help me out, God. “Be grateful.” … Continue reading Pause to Paint: I’m done!

Life Lists: Five things YOU need to know!

January 24, 2018June 21, 2018 ~ Laurie Meek Watkins ~ Leave a comment

Grab your Bible and look these up! Here are five things YOU need to know about yourself. Contact me and I’ll send you a copy of this list! 1.___You matter to God (Psalm 139) 2.___You are enough. (1Peter2:9) 3.___You are never alone (Matthew 28:20) 4.___You are able. (Philippians 4:13) 5.___You are loved (Jeremiah 31:3)