By Nancy Virden (c)2026
God knows where you are, sees your heart, and loves you deeply. He is aware of all your strengths and frailties, and graciously longs to prove his undying love for you.1
What you perceive as negative in yourself, he sees hope and healing. When you feel there is no reason to keep trying, he sees his plan for your life and does not give up on you.2
The God of the Bible is a person, a Father, and his love never fails. He is patient, kind, gentle, rejoices when justice prevails and the truth wins out, does not keep a record of wrongs, and never violates your person or freedom to choose. 3
God the Almighty is not jealous of you, but is jealous for you. He wants you to love him with all your heart, mind, and being because he is always good and wants to spare you the scars and pain of following other gods. He will fight for you, warn you, and gladly meet you wherever you are, regardless of what you have done or how you think of your worthiness.4
The Most High God is not boastful in the human braggart way, but he will tell you who he is. He does not demand his own way like selfish people do, but will teach you right from wrong. His love endures through every circumstance. His delight, joy, and fun is proving his unending love for you. 5
The Father God’s love is never a violation. You are cherished and beloved. He made you, and will carry you, lead you, and teach you the best pathway for your life. He is safe to tell him of your anxiety, depression, mixed moods, hallucinations, delusions, lostness, hopelessness, and inner darkness. He embraces your need for him and meets you with his offer of peace. 6
Sincere faith pleases him. He has said that if you believe Jesus came from heaven and lived a human life, died to pay for all your sins, and resurrected on the third day, you will be saved for eternity. It is all about faith and God’s grace; you cannot earn his love. His nature is love and goodness. As you study the Bible, you will see a continuity in his mercy that is yours, too, new each morning.7
So, what have you been through? God is not shocked by other people’s sins perpetrated on or toward you. He is hurt by sin and knows the capacity for evil in humans. He offers people who have been hurt a hand up, a way to live with purpose and joy. To sinners, which all of us are, he offers a new beginning.8
What have you been through? He has seen every one of your moments, days, and thoughts, and has heard your every word. Yet here he is again, offering through this blog, the opportunity to turn to Jesus, his Son, and bask in the eternal love of the perfect Father. 9
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Today’s Helpful Word
Psalm 32: 8-11
The Lord says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you. Do not be like a senseless horse or mule that needs a bit and bridle to keep it under control.”
Many sorrows come to the wicked, but unfailing love surrounds those who trust the Lord.
So rejoice in the Lord and be glad, all you who obey him! Shout for joy, all you whose hearts are pure!
If you are feeling suicidal or concerned about someone who is, in the U.S., call 988, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. For a list of international suicide hotlines, go here.
If you are suicidal with a plan, immediately call 911 in the U.S. or go to your nearest emergency room; in the EU, call 112. (For other international emergency numbers, go here.) Hope and help are yours!
Always the Fight Ministries (ATFM) has been displaying compassion for those fighting mental illness, addiction, or abuse since 2012. Nancy is the founder and voice of ATFM and openly shares her emotional resurrection from despair.
NOTE: Nancy is not a doctor or a mental health professional and speaks only from personal experience and observations. This website is not intended to substitute for professional mental or behavioral health care.
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- Psalm 139:1; Genesis 16:11-1; Psalm 33:13-15 ↩︎
- 2 Corinthians 12:8-10; Psalm 90:14-17; Deuteronomy 30:19-20a ↩︎
- Psalm 33:4-5; Romans 8:15; Galatians 5:22; 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 ↩︎
- Psalm 139: 23-24; Exodus 34:14; Philippians 3:12-14 ↩︎
- 1 John 5:3-4; Psalm 33:6-9; Micah 7:18-19 ↩︎
- Psalm 139:7-16; Psalm 33:20-22; Matthew 11:29 ↩︎
- Romans 5:8 and 10:9; Hebrews 11:6; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; Lamentations 3:22-23 ↩︎
- Psalm 51:3-5; Psalm 27:10; Psalm 34:18; 2 Corinthians 5:16-18 ↩︎
- Psalm 139:2-6; John 3:16 ↩︎
Always the Fight 