answering the call to restful living; with joy
For the month of May, I’ll be camped out in the theme of transformation. In April, I focused on the new life and new beginnings found in Jesus Christ, His death and resurrection. And now, I’m reflecting on what that entails – how exactly we are transformed. I’m journaling in 100 Days of Bible Promises. …
To live by faith is to live surrendered. It is having the courage to go where He leads and do as He wills. Into the unknown, with questions, yet certain in His faithfulness to go before and go with. for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. …
“Freedom lives in forgiveness. Forgive, as I have forgiven you.” March’s “word to walk in” prompt is based on Luke 6:37: “Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven;” [Luke 6:37] I was then led to Psalm 90:12 and Ephesians 5:15-16 …
As I sat down to journal these pages, the Holy Spirit brought to mind lessons on “the power of the pause” from the Rest Here devotional which I journaled through last year. I remembered that God uses pauses to invite us to draw near for a heart check. And I reflected on recent moments where …
Cast in His image, the work is not done until I look like Him. Until I am love-shaped. A work of love by Love, bearing the Potter’s mark. “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first …
I had a bit of Sunday journaling time today, reflecting on the work of the Potter in my life. I’m amazed at how He’s created, shaped, and filled me for His glory. Although it hasn’t felt pleasant at times to be molded, I have to admit – He is masterful! But now, O Lord, you …