June 2023

The Woods

The woods are symbolic of a place of reflection, stability, strength to heal, protection, Jesus’ sacrifice on a tree, surrender, peace in the stillness, calm in the silence, provisions for life… Where are your woods? I will make with them a covenant of peace and banish wild beasts from the land, so that they may dwell securely …

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Quiet

In the quiet, clarity emerges. It lends introspection a strength beyond explanation. When you can shut out the hum of the world, the silence speaks wisdom. Allow your physical body to finally relax from the whirlwind of fast-paced living and feel the relief wash over you. Have no fear of the quiet. God is there …

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Laughter is a Gift

Blessings are gifts bestowed by God to bring us Holy happiness. Laughter is an expression of joy, light-hearted fun, and relieves stress. What a blessing it is to be able to enjoy laughter in the midst of heartache, pain, grief, loneliness, disappointment, struggles, and sadness. In that one instance, the terrible seems far away, and …

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Prayering

There is no point in time that we need any or all the details of others’ lives in order to pray for them willingly. When we make it a priority to pray for others, then prayer becomes our first go-to in life. It is our lifeline to God. It also may be the only lifeline …

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Wilderness Reset

Wilderness: the forlorn and barren place of trying to survive the wild elements Wilderness: the forlorn and barren place of lonely despair, weary tears, and loss of self trying to survive in the world Many wander the forest, grumbling that there’s not enough resources, never seeing or appreciating the surrounding provisions. Some wander the forest …

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Canvas of Your Soul

What does the canvas of your life reveal? Do you trust in humans more than the Holy Spirit? Blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in Him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat …

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Morning by Morning

He opens my understanding to His will every day. May I be open-minded and open hearted to receive it without hesitation. It is in my personal relationship with Jesus, hearing and reading God’s word, daily prayers, and faithfulness that I hear. It is with trust, obedience, and faith, sometimes in harsh realities, that I step …

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The Ride Called Life

Sometimes, life is silent and peaceful walks through the forest. Sometimes life is a bucking bronc with changes so quick it’s hard to keep up. Life is like riding a horse. Whatever your horse gives you that day is what you’ve got, so you have to navigate the process. If done in frustration, anger, and …

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Captured Thoughts

The more chaotic our lives become, the harder it is not to overthink, allow anxiety to run rampant, and feed the sordid agitation that comes with discontent. Our decisions become impulsive because chaos is wearisome. When this mode of living becomes the norm, we are no longer nourishing our souls. We are just surviving. We …

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