answering the call to restful living; with joy
Creative Worship Stamps has a new, faith-inspiring release out now and I just love this stamp set with the swans and the invitation to stillness as we start 2026. I was inspired to reflect on the story of the death and resurrection of Lazarus which is such a beautiful and powerful one. Jesus met the …
What we do in the pause matters. What, or Who, we turn to in the rest matters. I’m continuing to journal through “Rest Here” which is the October 2025 devotional by Illustrated Faith, written by @kristina.proffitt. In “Rest Here”, Kristina encourages us to enter into God’s rest; to create space for physical and spiritual rest. …
Rest has seemed like such an unattainable thing for most of my life. My mind in particular is very much lacking in that. So, I certainly don’t know how to be at rest and this is why I am on this journey and sharing on this blog. God has been faithful to teach me so …
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 …
His will, His ways, His strength, His glory… I’m thankful that our God is always working because, some days, I just can’t. I hit a wall of fatigue this week and He was true to His word – I was “marvellously helped”. I’m so grateful that He enables me to work and rest according to …