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MIA KOEHNE

Never Too Much

1/24/2018

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This post originally appeared on the Deliberate Women site September 26th, 2014. I am excited to share it with you now, here and continue the conversation.
I am so thankful that I, as high maintenance as I can be, am never too much for God. It seems like a no brainier statement, but the reality is that there have been times when I have thought that the junk I have is too much for Him and because it's too much for Him how on earth could anyone in my church or my circle of friends handle the truth.

I often share about the disaster that I was because I know that God has done a mighty work and I love what He is molding me into. Yes, still flawed, but a work in progress and a new creation through the power of Christ Jesus!

It took a lot to get me there, but one of the biggest assets I had while being molded was an amazing ministry called Celebrate Recovery, a Christ centered recovery program that started over 20 years ago at Saddleback Church in California. Now, in over 20,000 churches world-wide, Celebrate Recovery addresses that we have hurts, hang-ups and habits and that alone life is hard, but in community and with accountability rooted in the foundation of Jesus Christ, we have healing, recovery and fellowship.

When I thought that what I was going through was too much, that the world would judge me and even now when I struggle, I know that I have a place that is safe, free from judgement and quick fixes. A place that will walk alongside me in my struggle, not trying to fix me, but allowing God through the power of the Holy Spirit to speak, reveal and heal each hurt, habit or hang-up that I am going through.

The lie that what I am going through is too much for the church seems to be a device of Satan to keep me (and you) from reaching out, to keep us in isolation. I don't know about you, but that seems like the worse place to be in the midst of a struggle.

So sisters and brothers, let's remember that we are not alone. There is a place and there are people that are safe that can totally handle the crud that we carry. That same crud that God will turn to victory when we surrender to His will.

I pray that God would reveal those people and places to each of us so that we will feel safe confessing our sins, growing together and watching God do amazing things with our stories as He uses them for His glory!

Here is a song that I wrote for the Movie, Home Run, "You Are Not Alone" Remember that there are people that will walk along side you. 

You are not too much, You are not Alone!

Blessings, Mia Koehne
5 Comments
Terrie moore
2/12/2018 05:48:46 pm

I so enjoyed the conference in Chico ca. May your ministry continue to be blessed.

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Mia Koehne
2/12/2018 07:16:11 pm

Thanks so much, Terrie! I so loved being there. What an amazing night and amazing group of women. My heart has been filled!!

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Amy
2/21/2018 01:44:03 pm

My best friend and I attended Aspire in Fort Worth. We are from Arkansas....so thankful we made the trip to see you all. What a blessing aND encouragement to hear your testimony and to see your heart for the Lord through worship. Thank you for being real and authentic!

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Mia Koehne
2/21/2018 06:02:29 pm

I am so thankful that you made the trip too!! It is so encouraging to hear that you were blessed through it. What a great God we serve, eh!

Stay in touch! - Mia

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Amy
2/21/2018 08:27:49 pm

Please keep writing....your words and lyrics are a God-send! Again, thank you for being so real and genuine...my heart's encouraged! Much love to you in our Lord!

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