answering the call to restful living; with joy
It’s one thing to want to do God’s will and another to truly want what He does. I spent some time recently reflecting on the heart’s posture in perseverance. Exhorting others as I do on here is an incredible blessing but has also felt like a burden during difficult times. Last week, I had to …
From burden to blessing: give Him Praise! God has given us so much! We go from blessing to blessing. From the start of the day, we are woken by grace and sustained by grace throughout the day. I think that if we were to keep a record of everything that we notice in a day …
Says who? Your priorities and activities,Your health and appearance,Your family, home, and children’s upbringing,Your work, plans for the futureWhere and how you live.. Who gets to say what any of that should be? “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.” Revelation …
Are you continually at His feet? Who are you bringing with you? It’s a sobering thought that the blind can still lead. They lead those who are also blind and they both end up in the pit. It’s a reminder that we are all teachers, leaders, and disciple makers. How important it is, then, that …
We’re called to be a living sacrifice yet He’s always been after our heart. How we go, as people on mission, matters. Our lives should be a song of praise to His glory, praising Him well, i.e. joyfully, skillfully, and wholeheartedly! Shout for joy in the Lord, O you righteous! Praise befits the upright. Sing …
As we go where we are sent, there will be challenges to overcome. There will be fear and discouragement, disappointments and setbacks. There will be war. I confess that I haven’t always had the best attitude in facing these challenges. I’ve been more victim than soldier. I’ve grumbled and considered the easier path. I’ve missed …