answering the call to restful living; with joy
The story of the birth of Jesus Christ is one of love; great and mighty love. For our Father is the Almighty and Everlasting One. His love cannot be meagre – it is without measure! His beloved children are not just welcomed back Home but pursued, rescued, and redeemed. He came for me (and you) …
My day started off as one of those days. You know them – when the day just isn’t going how you’d prefer and you want to grumble. I would’ve preferred a solid night’s sleep, thank you very much! I would’ve preferred to not have bleary eyes when I have to do computer work. I would’ve …
God Almighty – El Shaddai The One for whom nothing is impossible.The maker and keeper of promises.The One who holds and sustains everything. This is who I pray to. This is who fights my battles. This is who I serve. He is God and I am not. Calling on His mighty name while surrendering to …
Whatever it is that we think we need – to be fulfilled, content, happy, or at peace – apart from Christ, are holes in our spiritual armour that will be exploited. Prepare to be frustrated and enslaved. However, when we live open-handed to give and receive whatever He wills as Lord and entrusts to us …
Why are there songs on my prayer list? I love listening to worship music as I go about my day; it keeps me singing. I noticed recently that some songs will bring someone to mind. Maybe that’s because I’d sent them that song to encourage them. Or maybe it speaks to their struggle. So, I …
He came to give us the abundant life.. to grant to those who mourn in Zion — to give them a beautiful headdress instead of ashes,the oil of gladness instead of mourning,the garment of praise instead of a faint spirit;that they may be called oaks of righteousness,the planting of the Lord, that he may be …