answering the call to restful living; with joy
He gives us Fall/Autumn seasons; times of harvest and celebration. He helps us to see the purpose in change. He enables us to be prudent with the time and not let the harvest go to waste. Our God is faithful to bring us change that works to transform us. Change that challenges us to move …
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 …
She’s blessed… like a watered garden, she is fruity and evergreen;acutely aware of how deeply she is loved,she loves well. Ever wake up in so good a mood that you speak poetry? See, I went to bed tired, in physical pain, and slept poorly. But, guess Who woke me anew at dawn? Let me hear …
“I trust you with this” – a thought that has been on my mind since listening to a podcast on the topic of surrender around Easter and I think I’ll be considering it a while. The idea is that God has entrusted many things to us for fruitfulness; which is both a command and a …
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 …
Sometimes, He doesn’t change our circumstances but uses them to grow our faith. I admit I don’t know a whole lot about butterflies and assumed they were fragile creatures because of their size and beauty. But, I once had a butterfly land on a rock beside me on a very windy day. I marvelled at …