answering the call to restful living; with joy
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 …
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 …
Lord, have your way. This is a frequent prayer for me especially in times when I’m weary. When I just don’t have the words. When I feel overwhelmed and defeated. When I am at the end of myself. It’s a prayer of surrender. See, surrender is required to experience wonder. In order to soar, we …
I’m diving into Illustrated Faith’s latest devotional and it is just what I needed this week! I’m saying “yes and thank you!” to the invitation to linger in His peace. A different kind of peace Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to …
The life of a Christian is one of getting to know who God is and then, from that context, who we are as revealed in His word. Knowledge of both hinges on this state of being: stillness. “Be still, and know that I am God.I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted …
Be still and know that He is God. I’m learning to be still; to let go and see the majesty of God revealed in my life. I talked about cultivating the habit of being still in order to listen and hear from God in a recent post here: Be still and listen. I’ve since started …