Leaning on God’s Promises

Leaning on God’s Promises

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Leaning on God’s Promises

by Jane “Goldie” Winn, MSS

Scripture: Psalm 119:89 (ESV)
“Forever, O Lord, your word is firmly fixed in the heavens.”

This powerful verse in Psalm 119 emphasizes that God’s Word is unchanging and eternally established—completely stable and trustworthy no matter what shifts around us.

Leaning on God’s promises is a LIFELINE for everyday living. When circumstances feel uncertain, overwhelming, or even painful, His promises anchor us in something unshakable. They remind us that what we see isn’t the full story, and what we feel isn’t the final truth.

Throughout Scripture, God consistently invites us to trust Him—not just in the easy moments, but especially in the hard ones. His promises speak directly to our fears: He promises peace when anxiety rises, strength when we feel weak, provision when we lack, and presence when we feel alone. These aren’t empty words; they are assurances backed by His unchanging character.

Leaning on God’s promises requires intentionality. It means choosing to believe what God says over what our circumstances suggest. It’s waking up and declaring truth even when emotions disagree. It’s returning, again and again, to the quiet confidence that God is faithful to fulfill every word He has spoken.

Sometimes, that leaning looks like surrender—releasing control, letting go of outcomes, and trusting God with the process. It’s in that place of surrender that His promises become more than words; they become lived experiences. Peace replaces striving. Hope rises in the middle of uncertainty. Strength shows up exactly when you need it.

If you’ve been feeling weary, uncertain, or in need of healing, now is the perfect time to draw closer and lean deeper. You don’t have to walk this journey alone.

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Here for you,

Goldie

Prayer Aligns Our Hearts With God

Prayer Aligns Our Hearts With God

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Prayer Aligns Our Hearts With God

by Jane “Goldie” Winn, MSS

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-14 

Prayer Is More Than Asking for Help

Prayer is one of the most powerful ways we connect with God’s heart. Many people think of prayer as simply asking God for help, but true prayer is much deeper.

Prayer is a conversation with our Heavenly Father. It is a sacred space where we slow down, become still, and open our hearts before God. In prayer, we are not just speaking to God—we are also learning to listen. As we quiet our minds and focus on Him, we begin to sense His presence, comfort, and guidance in our lives.

Yeshua gave us an example of how we should pray in Matthew 6:5-14. This covers everything from how we approach our Heavenly Father to how we end our prayers in faith knowing He rules and reigns over all. The focus is on God and His greatness. Prayer lifts us out of our earthly realm into the heavenly realm where all things are possible with God.

What Happens When We Pray Regularly

As we spend time with God in prayer, our hearts begin to align with His. Over time, prayer shapes the way we think, respond, and live. Our perspective begins to shift as we grow closer to Him.

When we truly seek God, we discover that He is compassionate, faithful, and deeply invested in our lives. His desire has always been connection, restoration, and relationship with those He created.

A Change in Our Daily Living

Prayer changes us. Instead of being driven by fear, stress, or control, we begin to experience God’s peace. We start to trust that He is working in our lives even when we cannot see the full picture.

Our values shift toward what matters to Him—His Kingdom, our relationship with Him, love, holiness, humility, forgiveness, and compassion for others.

Surrender Happens in Prayer

Prayer becomes the place where we release our burdens and trust God with what we cannot control. It reminds us that we are not meant to carry every weight alone. When we place our worries in His hands, we discover a deeper sense of peace and confidence in His care.

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Knowing God’s Heart

Knowing God’s Heart

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Knowing God’s Heart

by Jane “Goldie” Winn, MSS

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:13  “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart”

For many believers, God is a presence they acknowledge, but fewer truly experience the depths of His heart. Scripture reveals that God longs for a relationship with us that goes far beyond religious routines. To know God’s heart is to understand His character, His desires, and the incredible love He has for humanity.

God Desires Relationship

Throughout the Bible, we see that God is not distant or indifferent. Instead, He continually invites us into a personal relationship. Jeremiah 29:13 reminds us of this promise: “You will seek Me and find Me when you seek Me with all your heart.” This truth shows that knowing God is not reserved for a select few. Anyone who sincerely seeks Him can discover the richness of His presence.

Know God Through His Word

One of the primary ways we come to understand God’s heart is through His Word. The Bible reveals His compassion, mercy, justice, and faithfulness. Page after page, we see a loving Father pursuing His children, even when they wander far from Him. Stories like the prodigal son illustrate God’s willingness to forgive and restore. Ultimately, the greatest display of God’s heart is seen in Yeshua (Jesus), whose sacrifice on the cross reveals a love that reaches every person.

Know God by Spending Time With Him

God reveals Himself more to us as we spend time with Him in prayer, experience His presence, and worship Him. Time with Him deepens our connection. Our hearts begin to align with His. We gradually adopt the values that matter most to Him. There is a transformation that takes place. Knowing God’s heart is not about learning religious rules—it is about discovering the loving Father who has been reaching out to us all along.

When we seek God sincerely through Scripture and prayer, we begin to glimpse His heart in ways that transform how we see Him and ourselves. Yet discovering His heart is only the beginning of a much deeper journey.

God has a plan for your life and He wants to lead and guide you on your journey. You are not meant to journey independently from God. He is a wonderful Heavenly Father who loves you more than you can comprehend.

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May Is Mental Health Awareness Month

May Is Mental Health Awareness Month

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In the light of Naomi Judd’s recent tragic suicide and struggle with debilitating depression for much of her life, I wanted to take a moment and reflect on this very serious issue. 

Many of you have read my book, Rainbow in the Night: A Journey of Redemption. I shared my own struggles with depression for much of my childhood and even episodic depression as an adult. 

My father was a psychiatrist and administrator of a very large state mental hospital from 1958-1978. (A picture of the hospital is in this blog post.) I remember when we first arrived, his first administrative decision was to bring dignity to the mentally ill. In those days there was terrible stigma attached to mental illness. He made “Who Was Who in America” for the amazing transformation of this hospital during his tenure. 

To his credit, the hospital is one of the few state hospitals still open today. He always used to say, “But for the grace of God, go I.” I learned never to judge people suffering with mental illness and followed in his footsteps by getting my Masters Degree in Social Work in 1993. 

I want to encourage anyone who is trying to hide depression to get help, and for the rest of us to keep our eyes and ears open and gently encourage those we know and love who are suffering to get help. There are many wonderful treatments today and much hope for a productive and fulfilling life. 

“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” Psalm 23:4

Here for you,

Life Coach Jane “Goldie” Winn, MSS

JaneGoldieWinn.com

 

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Stress Management

Stress Management

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Everyone has to cope with stress on a daily basis. But we can keep it in check so that it does not turn into “distress” by identifying why we are feeling stressed and then finding healthy ways to cope with it.

Here are a few of Goldie’s “stress busters:”

  1. Stay present-focused, and take it one day at a time. Live each day fully, and enjoy the gift of the present moments.
  2. Get consistent exercise with a variety of activities to keep you motivated: walking, swimming, Zumba or dance, sports, weightlifting, Pickleball, etc. (3-5 times weekly for at least a 30-minute duration).
  3. Maintain healthy eating habits: Lower refined sugar and carb intake, use portion control, drink coffee and alcohol in moderation.
  4. Engage in “life giving” activities. Examples: walks in nature, watching comedy, learn a new hobby or craft, try a musical instrument, and find your “happy place” and make sure you visit as often as you can.
  5. Stay away from negative input: watch the news in small doses and not before bedtime, socialize with positive people, and stop using electronic devices at least 30 minutes before bedtime to improve your sleep.

I leave you with this Scripture:

“But seek you first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” Matthew 6:33-34 (NIV)

Don’t forget to pray!

Here for you…

Life Coach Goldie Winn, MSS

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