~~~ We serve a big God! He is faithful and nothing takes Him by surprise. Amen? He has each one of us in all our unique situations taken care of. He’s bigger than our fears and our frustrations. And He loves us! ~~~ For I will set My eyes on them for good, and I…
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The Problem With Overthinking
My thoughts are unclear. I try to make them clear. What is this day about? What steps is my God directing me in? Some I know, some I’m unsure of. I step forward and find myself doubting it all. Everything seems wrong, off somehow. I feel like I can’t get anything right. I try to…
Joy or Sorrow?
In all things, there is joy and sorrow. In the most incredible, joyous things, there is a piece of sorrow. And in the most horrible, sorrowful things there is a touch of joy, somewhere. In all things, I have a choice. I can dwell on the joy. Or I can dwell on the sorrow. I…
Grass Withers, God Doesn’t
The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God stands forever (Isaiah 40:8). And just before verse 8, “The grass withers…when the breath of the Lord blows upon it; sure the people are grass (Isaiah 40:7). I often think about or quote verse 8. I like to work in the garden, and…
Let It Rest
This is a short post. But sometimes, less is more. I think someone out there may need to hear this. I know I need the reminder frequently. So here goes. There will be good days and there will be bad. The Lord God will see you through. Whether planting or harvesting or working the soil…
Waiting
O Lord, be gracious to us, we have waited for Thee (Isaiah 33:2). Waiting is hard. Any way you look at it. I’ve waited for ten babies, through ten pregnancies. And through each, I knew what I was waiting for. A baby. And sure enough, a baby was born each time. No surprise there. Yet…
God’s Ways Are Not Mine
O Lord, Thou are my God; I will exalt Thee, I will give thanks to Thy name; For Thou hast worked wonders, plans formed long ago, with perfect faithfulness (Isaiah 25:1). God is faithful. His ways are not my ways so sometimes it doesn’t feel like He’s all that faithful. From my perspective, from my…
When I’m Called To Something Difficult
God doesn’t mess around. He literally told Isaiah to go around naked for three years. And barefoot. I find the naked part a little more noteworthy, but both though. Naked and barefoot. Three years. “Go and loosen the sackcloth from your hips, and take your shoes off your feet.” And he did so, going naked…
God Has Brought Me Here
God is faithful. I know it. I preach it. I proclaim it. I know He directs my steps, so I know He’s led me here, to this place, to this time. I know that if He has led me, then He has a purpose. He has a good reason for bringing me to this spot…
Waiting and Praising
I’m a little frustrated right now. Frustrated with waiting. It’s hard to praise the Lord in a season of waiting, yet that’s all there is to do right now. And it’s hard to connect with Him when I can’t get my mind off the wondering how this season will end. I’m waiting for one thing…