When You Are Ready To Quit
When margin narrows and white space is erased, it’s easy to want to quit. These are the times I look for every excuse to bail. These are the moments I question if I actually heard God right or I wonder if He changed His mind about what I heard. Maybe you can relate?
An update of sorts and a possible answer you’ve been searching for.
In June I shared a post with you titled About that whole never say never thing. I shared the direction God was sending me. I began sharing a few of my stories I’d never shared with you before. I shared a little about my health journey and how to overcome obstacles and celebrate victory. Then […]
Who’s Stealing Your Joy?
“Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and make me willing to obey you.” Psalm 51:12 Go back with me to the eve of Christmas Eve several years ago. The dark of night descended, all boys settled into the routines of bedtime. I escorted Andrew to his room for stories and snuggles. His open […]
When the Seasons Change. And When They Stay Too Long.
This is what I posted on Instagram last week that was too long to elaborate. “Today God showed me something about myself. I was startled when I heard Him. He’s gentle when He speaks, but the blow of His words still stung.
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It’s far too long for Insta. It’s more of a blog post. But for the first time in 10 years I truly can’t find time to write. I’m sure eventually it will be a post.
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And so I moan to God about that.
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And He shows me something else.
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Everywhere I turned I saw green grass, trees, plants. And I felt Him say “You noticed all of this after coming out of the winter season. You were grateful for the gift of color again. But now you are used to seeing it so you fail to notice what you first adored.”
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Well, I am speechless. He is God. And I’m ever aware of His mercy and grace.
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And all I want is to sit in His Presence.”
I made time to write. Or shall I say, God gifted me time to write. So here’s the full story. Join me for the rest of today’s post.
Books I’ve Read This Year and Why We Read Aloud
I love reading. It’s my favorite hobby for sure. If you ask my kids what I would do if I had free time, they know the answer. I’d read. I read a mixture of non-fiction and historical fiction. But my favorite has become books for children. I guess that’s why when I read this quote […]
Those dreams where you find yourself naked on stage
In my dream I was the star role of a play. The lead. The first show was a smashing success. The 2nd show was one week later. I’d not rehearsed one single time in the entire week. We stood backstage, moments before the curtain went up. I panicked. “Wait! I can’t remember the opening line! What is my line?”
Everyone looked at me like I was crazy. They were prepared and calm. I was not. My mind raced trying to recall that first line. “Just give me the first line and it’ll spark the rest. I have to get this right I mean the first time went perfect.”
They all continued looking at me.
I stopped and I prayed. “God, it’s you not me anyway. Please work through me and speak through me. I don’t know what I’m supposed to say.” Then I fled to the bathroom with mere minutes left.
In one night I had 2 dreams that revealed much of what is going on in my heart. I wonder if you are facing similar situations. What makes you fearful?
Bringing these fears into the light send them back to the darkness where they belong. Join me for today’s post.
