People think of me as a person of prayer. And I am. But that doesn’t always look or feel the way some imagine it does. I’ve often said that praying is like breathing to me. Lately I mean that more literally than ever. When words fail … when my strength is gone … when my … More Just Breathe
Just sitting here In between The now and the not yet The promise and the process The faith and fear that coexist Here In between But even here In between There is beauty Because He is here He is always here He is always near Even in between So while I sit here In … More The Beauty of Now
“This isn’t your tomb, it’s your cocoon.” I’m not sure where I first read this quote, but when I saw it again recently, it hit my heart immediately. Here’s to hoping it is true. Things have been weird for a very long time. The pandemic and our corporate lockdown didn’t start any of it—at least … More In the Dark…
“Be still and know I am God.”-Psalm 46:10 I recently had a revelation: I always choose connection with God, but I don’t always choose stillness. What I mean by that is this: I have chosen to connect—to abide in Him—because I KNOW nothing can separate me from His love. I am His forever, period. I … More Stillness
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” -John 14:27 Peace Shalom Breathe Be still Listen And remember… He is with you He is for you He is good He is … More Perfect Peace
Abba, hold me Please, just hold me Hold me close- Close to Your heart I don’t want to try to say the right things I don’t want to try to do the right things I just want to be me The real–uncensored, unfiltered–me Here with You I don’t want to try to convince You That … More Away From the Noise
“Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and … More Unforced
“Only in returning to me and resting in me will you be saved. In quietness and confidence is your strength.” – Isaiah 30:15 Return Return to rest And in rest Only in rest Will you be saved Healed And delivered In the quiet In quiet confidence In quiet confident trust You will find strength New … More Spontaneous Devotions: “Quiet Confident Trust”
“Joy is peace dancing and peace is joy at rest.” -F.B. Meyer I love the word shalom. It is an amazing word that means so much more than our English word “peace.” As I was contemplating the many facets of shalom, I jotted down these words: Shalom- Wholeness Fullness Completion Peace Shalom- Contentment Fulfillment Harmony Peace Shalom- … More Spontaneous Devotions: “Funny Shalom”
“Just as I am – without one plea, But that Thy blood was shed for me, And that Thou bidst me come to Thee, -Oh Lamb of God, I come.” Just as I am Yet still… Just as I AM Completely me- Flawed, broken, imperfect Yet complete in You- Perfect, healed, whole How can this … More Just As I Am
I say, “Don’t ponder the former things” But sometimes … I find myself looking back in fear I say, “There is no need to beg a good and gracious God” But sometimes … My whiny prayers betray my lack of faith I say, “He is trustworthy in every season” But sometimes … Worry invades my soul … More The Beauty of Sometimes
Perspective: A particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view. Peace: Freedom from disturbance; quiet and tranquility. Perspective of peace: A particular attitude or way of regarding circumstances that frees us from disturbance and promotes quiet and tranquility in our souls. (Cindy’s suggested definition. 🙂 ) I write about perspective a lot. I write about … More Monday Morning Musings: A Perspective of Peace
“But when Daniel learned that the law had been signed, he went home and knelt down as usual in his upstairs room, with its window open toward Jerusalem. He prayed three times a day, just as he had always done, giving thanks to his God.” –Daniel 6:10 “For He is the living God,and He will … More Kneeling Down As Usual
We’ve been in the Galilee, actually staying on the Mt of Beatitudes for a time of personal retreat these past few days. By the time this posts, we’ll be on our way to Jerusalem, but in the spirit of “rest”–after having the priceless opportunity to slow down to “be” with Him for just a bit–I … More For Just a Moment
It’s been quite a week. Even today, I have many things to do. There are many chores to be done and many fires yet to put out. There are a zillion calls to make and emails to send. There are things to follow up on and things to look into. There is a list to … More A Beautiful Distraction
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Return to your rest, O my soul, for the Lord has dealt bountifully with you. –Psalm 116:7 I started listening to the wrong voice again. I started doubting and spiraling into negative thoughts. I was angry, frustrated and confused. “Why?” I asked, “Why?” I was tired and needed sleep. I was sick and…
I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation. –Phil.4:12 Are you content? Right here. Right now. Exactly where you are. Doing what you are doing. Thinking what you are thinking. Feeling what you are feeling. Today … Are you content? Are you at peace? Are you thankful? Are you hopeful? Are … More Monday Morning Musings: Learning the Secret
Take a deep breath right here, right now breathe in life Breathe in the glory of his goodness the beauty of his peace and the joy of his presence Breathe in and be thankful It’s a new day and you still have breath Breathe out the … More Take a Deep Breath
My heart is longing … My heart is aching … for Jesus. Just Jesus. Not stuff. Not revelation. Not answers. Just Jesus. Not something great to write. Or something great to say. Not something great to accomplish. Or something great to do. Just Jesus. There are things I want. There are things I do want to … More Just Jesus
Be still and know that I am God. –Psalm 46:10 I’ve written on this verse before. I’ll write on it again. I could ponder it every day for the rest of my life and never get to the bottom of it. That’s because it doesn’t have a bottom. It’s not about finding the end. It’s not about a beginning, either. … More Monday Morning Musings: Be Still and Know
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