Happy Friday!
Haircuts, dental appointments, a spring tea at church, a weird fleeting illness through half the house, prepping to teach a seminar, and jiu-jitsu training, pretty much sums up my week.
After a congested semester and a celebratory getaway, I've been reflecting once again on rest and restoration on the path of obedience. It's not found in accomplishment or productivity, but in an acceptance of where He has me and contentment in the sustenance He provides.
For he has satisfied the thirsty and filled the hungry with good things (Ps 107:9)
Our unique designs each seem to pair with their own unique trail guide, and diverse as they are, they lead toward the same goal of making the Lord Jesus seen and known. It's part of being a puzzle piece in the grand picture of His kingdom. We don't see the value in every piece until we're missing one, the picture isn't complete, and though the hole is small, it's gaping.
Are you finding rest and satisfaction in the work He is doing in and through you?
This Week on the Blog
This Week in Articles
In difficult circumstances it seems we often want to vent to feel better about something. The difference I also see is that one is reactive, the other is responsive. So I was challenged to really think about my life and how could I lean toward a practice of lament more often than to vent.
My friend Jana shares this encouragement of God's promises from the book of Malachi.
A common question I've heard after reading Scripture is, 'how can I apply this to my life?' This article reminds us of the importance of keeping God at the centre and how to align ourselves with him rather than our own benefits.
"we feel the way grief has hollowed us out, leaving us unable to “get it together” sometimes—to be the mom we feel like we should be. But it also means finding in that hollow space the capacity for more—more of what truly matters, more depth, and even, surprisingly, more joy."
After writing a book review on the topic of the words we speak, this was a timely follow-up to some of my thoughts and reflections. "We should recognize that “word problems reveal heart problems.” It’s not the people around you or your current circumstances that make you speak a certain way. Even when you’re around people who drive you crazy or when you’re facing difficult challenges, your heart—if good—will reveal itself in words of truth and grace."
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