As you rest this night and consider your plans for tomorrow, remember the Lord and who He has made you to be. The Lord will take care of you and will also lead and guide you. So, if there is any concern, lean on this strength and the love that He has given you, and […]
Category: Faith
A Special Christ Focus
My mind has been filled with so many exceptional thoughts of our Lord today. From His incredible peace to His Star of Bethlehem, the Lord’s greatness truly shone among and with us on this day. I’m struck by the extreme sense of quiet that brought such a settling to my ears. The Lord’s peace was […]
A Book and A Sky Full of Beauty
A Chapter of Rest, Peace, and Relaxation A book and a sky full of beauty were a part of my relaxing time this evening. The day overall was pretty quiet and peaceful. I find joy in these moments, and I thank God for being able to rest and relax as I prepare for the week […]
God’s Joy Within and Around Us
Today I experienced the joy of the Lord in many different experiences: Resting in the Lord’s presence Observing a bird perched atop trees Enjoying a bright and beautiful Ethiopian coffee while watching my dog frolic in the sun Receiving and reconnecting with a classic novel, The Secret Garden Dinner and a Medieval-themed TV series Finishing […]
It Will Turn Out Just Fine
This blog post started out as a simple recipe to share, but midway through, the Lord changed course to speak directly to you. Earlier today after my prayer time, an immense feeling of worry twice came over me, and I began to question where this could be coming from. “What are you afraid of? What is […]
Become Optimistic About Your Future
It’s OK to be optimistic about your future, because better days can be ahead. Psalm 30:5b tells us that weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. The Lord is writing a new chapter, and you should walk forward optimistically into it. So allow yourself to remain hopeful, and look for […]
With God’s Strength, Overcome, and Walk into New Spaces!
When you look back and see the places that you have walked through, you realize that there is nothing you can’t overcome with God’s strength. As my husband and I reflected together this evening, we recalled some of our hard health challenges and their experiences and how the Lord not only walked us through but […]
When Something Different Grows
A few months ago, I planted some grape tomato seeds, and for days and weeks I eagerly awaited for there to be some sign of growth. When something did begin to peek its head from the soil, it looked different than what I had planted. As I evaluated my little pot tonight, I found joy […]
Keeping Your Focus on The Lord
In the spaces of our day, God is near, hearing our prayer. He makes room to guide us and to move us… He makes us hear His voice and prepares us for His work. Lord, help our focus to remain on you, now and forever. Amen.
Responding to God
I thank God for giving me a husband that knows how to listen to the voice of the Lord. Having this type of leadership helps turn our ears toward God and appropriately respond to His calling. How should we resond to the voice of the Lord when He calls? Simply, we should answer. We should […]