It is springtime and the sunshine and blooming flowers are so refreshing after the long winter months. It is Sunday afternoon and for I always like to slow things down and rest, relax, read, write and listen to music. One topic I often wonder about is “the will of God” and whether I am fulfillingContinue reading “Rejoice Evermore”
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Less Trying, More Trusting
The other day when I was journaling the phrase “less trying, more trusting” came into my mind. This spoke to my heart as I have personally been struggling with negative thoughts. It seemed the more I focused on the problem and tried in my own strength to fight it, the more the issue was magnified.Continue reading “Less Trying, More Trusting”
Be Strong & Courageous
It is mid-afternoon and I am nestled on the couch with my laptop and a mug of coffee. I love that it is quiet here, minimal traffic noise and there are always plenty of birds chirping away which is pleasant. The Lord has put this scripture on my heart lately: “Wait on the Lord, beContinue reading “Be Strong & Courageous”
Vision
It is Sunday morning and its one of those cloudy winter days where you want to nestle on the couch wrapped in a blanket with a good book. Somedays it is good to relax and recharge. Life can get hectic at times and we all need times of rest and refreshing. I have been thinkingContinue reading “Vision”
Beauty for Ashes
“To give them beauty for ashes,The oil of joy for mourning,The garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness;That they may be called trees of righteousness,The planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified.” (Isaiah 61:3) I love the above passage. This is what God wants to do for His people. To exchange their brokenness, theContinue reading “Beauty for Ashes”
Restoration
I was out walking today and it was a beautiful winter day. The sun was out and birds were singing albeit the temperature was quite cool. As I was walking this verse kept resounding in my mind: “I will restore the years that the chewing locust has eaten” (Joel 2:25). If you are anything likeContinue reading “Restoration”
Rising Dawn
There’s something beautiful about the dawn. The light is soft and alluring with beautiful pink and orange tones. The birds sing in hope and anticipation of a new day and all that it will bring. I love being awake at this time, before the hustle and bustle of the day begins. It is a timeContinue reading “Rising Dawn”
Looking Forward
It is Saturday afternoon and I am listening to a chorus of birds outside my window. The day has been cold and cloudy and once again I am deep in thought. Day by day thousands of thoughts pass through our minds. We make countless decisions in the words that we speak or the actions thatContinue reading “Looking Forward”
Rivers in the Desert
I am up again early, it is dark and chilly outside and I have set up my usual nest in front of my gas heater. I like to put on worship music when I get up, it helps to lift my brain out of a mundane negative place to a place of eternal hope. AtContinue reading “Rivers in the Desert”
Death to Life
It is 5:26am and I love the feeling of being up early before the rest of the world. To be honest it doesn’t happen that often but when it does I make the most of it. It is a chilly winter morning and my heater is on full, mug of coffee is in hand. MusicContinue reading “Death to Life”
Rising to Hope 