September 10, 2025 FROG

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I've been plugged into KLOVE (it's a radio station, for those who aren't familiar). I listen all day at work and it's #1 on my truck radio... the house radio is also set on the local station for KLOVE. I keep trying to drown out the negative thoughts with reminders of God's love. The devil is an asshole... there I said it. I know he's behind the negativity in my head... and I'm certain that all the chemo drugs jacked up my emotions and stuff and threw my chemical balance off... My vulnerability made it easy for the devil to creep in. The mind is a weird thing if you think about it... For example, I KNOW the negative thoughts and feelings are the devil, but I have FELT the negativity was true... Hope that makes sense... 

I can listen to the same songs over time but it's funny how there are moments that specific songs you've heard before suddenly stick out and feel more relevant. There are a few songs that have really stuck out for me lately and felt like they were being sung directly to me... 

Fight of My Life by Rend Collective

Somebody Prayed by Crowder

Get Behind Me by Emerson Day

A Thousand Times by We Are Messengers

Don't get me wrong, there are a bunch of awesome songs I hear daily on KLOVE, but lately, those have made my ears pay attention, not just played in the background. Like God saying "Pay Attention... I'm still here for you". 

I said it before and I'll say it again, the devil is an asshole. He's powerful, vengeful, hateful.. but God is above all that. I can't win this internal battle alone, only God can help me thru it. 

Oh, I wrote FROG in the title of this post so let me elaborate.. Growing up I remember my mom always saying FROG and writing it on things... It's an acronym. 

                                                        Fully    Rely    On    God

He is Always there for me and for you. Talk to Him. Cry to Him. Scream to Him. Praise Him.  He listens. He's there to help us thru the valleys. He's there when we're on the mountain tops. He's ALWAYS there. We just need to remember to reach out to Him.




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