answering the call to restful living; with joy
He knows what it feels like. Jesus, my Lord and Saviour – I am very familiar with Him and seek Him often for comfort, guidance, and help to do His will. However, I realized recently that I remained distant from Him in some ways because I don’t often go to Him as my brother who …
He gives us winter seasons; times of rest and restoration. He stills us and teaches us to trust. He gives us great peace enabling us to rest. Learning to rest is the main idea behind this blog. It also forms part of my testimony as I turned to Christ in search of peace and rest. …
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 …
In the waiting, He is revealing to me His great love. He fights for, defends, and advocates for me. This is something that I am unaccustomed to and I’m still surprised to experience it. I’m thankful for the suffering that unveiled this. For, now, I am freed to let go of my own defences and …
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 …
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 …