answering the call to restful living; with joy
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 …
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 …
I have been on a wellness journey since early 2018. Back then, I was feeling very stressed, and unwell physically and emotionally. Our family of five had moved quite suddenly and there was a lot to do to get us settled. The move itself happened during my husband’s busy season at work, so he couldn’t …
I mentioned a couple weeks ago that I was anticipating a challenging week. Well, it was that indeed! There were migraines. Sleep issues. Extreme fatigue and more. The worst of it was that I accidentally spilled water on my laptop and it fried. Thankfully, my files were recovered, but it’s taken a while to get …
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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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