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Janet Smith – 9-4-2020 ©gardenministries.org Very difficult times are upon us and in the midst of it all, the Bride of Jesus Christ will emerge—shining with the message of hope and light. As she emerges, this treasured Bride will be persecuted for her faith and love for Jesus and that’s why her preparation is so important. When Jesus addressed the 7 churches in Revelation 2 and 3, He ended with, “whoever has an ear to hear, let him hear what the Spirit is saying to the churches.” This ... continue reading...

Janet Smith ©gardenministries.org April 2019/2020 Emotional maturity means we have learned how to fully trust and abide in our caregiving, Good Shepherd’s leadership. We are able to process our emotions, especially those created by pain and disappointment, from a place feeling intimately confident in God’s love. Without the sense of being extravagantly loved by God, we are unable to trust and abide in our caregiving Shepherd’s leadership. Instead, we process painful disappointments ... continue reading...

Janet Smith – 4-3-2020 ©gardenministries.org D.A.D. – Depressed, Addicted, Dependent D.A.D. – Disciplined, Approved, Delighted-In Who’s Your Daddy? If we can properly discern and embrace our Heavenly Father’s seasons of discipline, we will view hardship through a whole different lens than one of disappointment. If we don’t view the tough seasons as overseen by our trustworthy Heavenly Father, we will look to whatever means we can to get out of the uncomfortable hot pot. If ... continue reading...

Janet Weaver Smith – 3-17-2020 ©gardenministries.org When crisis and change happen, we need to re-prioritize how we do life so we don’t freeze with worry or sink in shock. Sorting out what our non-negotiable priorities are from negotiable priorities will help us simplify the process. When re-prioritizing, think about Relationship and Communication. Ask, “Who and what are my most important relationships and what needs to be done to best preserve, support, and sustain them? What is my ... continue reading...

Janet Smith – 2-10-2020 ©gardenministries.org Galatians 2:20 NASB I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me. A mature son is considered emotionally and spiritually mature mainly because their self-will is laid down and no longer rises to compete with the will of God. Like John the Baptist, a mature male or female “son” ... continue reading...