answering the call to restful living; with joy
The key to joy in difficult situations is this truth – He never left. It’s growing in awareness of His constant presence here & now, as we wait for then. May we be so filled that we shine the light of His joy. Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various …
God is all around us and always with us; He never left… This is my third entry as I journal through “Rest Here” – the October 2025 devotional by Illustrated Faith, written by @kristina.proffitt. In “Rest Here”, Kristina encourages us to enter into God’s rest; to create space for physical and spiritual rest. She shares …
My daughter wasn’t feeling well one day recently. She was in physical pain and my heart went out to her. That’s not only because she is my daughter who I love dearly and it hurts to see her in pain. But also because I am familiar with the pain myself; I know what it feels …
He gives us Fall/Autumn seasons; times of harvest and celebration. He helps us to see the purpose in change. He enables us to be prudent with the time and not let the harvest go to waste. Our God is faithful to bring us change that works to transform us. Change that challenges us to move …
He enables us to do the work well; not driven or limited by fear, but with discipline by His power and fuelled by His love. There are many challenges to overcome in any work we do. When deadlines loom, that can provoke fear that the work may not be done in time and cause us …
Self-control is required for peace. I am reminded this week about the connection between peace and self-control, especially with regards to my thoughts. As an introvert, and highly sensitive person, this has always been an area of struggle. I am always in my thoughts, ruminating, and over-thinking. There are both strengths and weaknesses to being …