Gabrielle Devenish

Christian Post Reporter

Dying to Meet Him: Anorexia and Grace

There's been tension in my family starting 17 years ago, with this horrible disease named anorexia. It's unpredictable, sneaky, malicious, deceptive. I know the pain and hurt it's caused emotionally and psychologically, and I know I can never erase those scars.

Dying to Meet Him: Limbo

Where do you want me to go God? Where do you want me to be? I long to rejoice at the feet of thee, to bask in thy radiance.

Dying to Meet Him: The Spiritual Battle Inside

Lately I've seemed very mopey and less likely to turn to God but to others in my seemingly uncontrollable thoughts. A few praises, first: I can type and read and focus at certain periods of the day, I have a lot of friends praying for me, and I've gotten back in touch with old time friends.

Dying to Meet Him: Sleepless Nights, a Blessing in Disguise

Lately, I've been having the worst trouble sleeping. It was frustrating at first, but then I remembered something my mom told me a while back. Every time she had a night of not sleeping well, each time she would wake up, she would pray for someone, and then she could return to sleep.

Dying to Meet Him: The Grieving Process

Despite all the praise I've been receiving for being so strong, I really am weak. The only strength I have right now is through my Savior, as days like today, my human body is just a shaky, weeping mess.