answering the call to restful living; with joy
What a fitting time it is, in this Easter season, to reflect on the hope we have in Christ! I journaled these pages using some ephemera from the March Illustrated Faith devotional kit called Joyful Obedience. I paired that with the recently released “Hope Is Here” mini devotional set by Kristina Proffitt, for Illustrated Faith’s Print & …
I’ve been faith journaling using devotional kits by Illustrated Faith for several years now. I’m a big supporter of the ministry partly because I have seen my faith grow incredibly from taking this creative approach to lingering in God’s word. I recently shared my reflections from January’s devotional – All Things Beautiful. This is another …
If you’re following me over on Instagram, then you know that I’ve been journaling through the monthly devotional kits by Illustrated Faith for a number of years now. The one for January was called All Things Beautiful. I thought it would be good to do a monthly recap of my reflections on here to share …
If you’ve been here a while, then you know the struggle I’ve had with social media. I find it to be so overwhelming and draining! Yet, I recently returned to instagram after a year-long break. And also to Facebook, after four years. I certainly had no plans to return but felt so led. I did …
Well, it’s another year and time again to pick another focus word. I’ve been choosing a “one little word” each year since 2019 when I came across the concept online. If you’re unaware of what this is all about, it’s essentially choosing a word that frames your intentions for the year. Instead of making resolutions, …
What makes a good day “good” and a bad day “bad”? For me, a “good” day used to be when I wake up feeling great, I get all my tasks done, the kids do nothing to test my patience, dinner is made and enjoyed, and then I go to bed feeling as great as when …
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Finding joy and awe in the mundane, “ordinary”, day-to-day life.
I believe that is partly perspective - it is knowing the character and ways of God, and then choosing to see life with different eyes; ones that reveal the beauty and blessings in the “everyday”.
I’m learning, however, that there is also a need for intentionality. To purposely set our minds to dwell on God and remember His character, works and ways. To purposely live a life that continually confronts awe so that we don’t forget wonder.
In her latest “Hope is Here” mini devotional called “If Ever I Forget” - used here in my joy journal - @kristina.proffitt reminds us that we can unintentionally forget God and our need for Him in the busyness and in the mundane. He, however, does not forget us but faithfully reawakens us and invites us back to Himself. His grace to His people - now that is truly awesome!
”Oh give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples! Sing to him, sing praises to him; tell of all his wondrous works! Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice! Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually! Remember the wondrous works that he has done, his miracles and the judgments he uttered”
[1 Chronicles 16:8-12]
🎶 In The Name of Jesus
~ JWLKRS Worship, Maverick City Music
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