Stepping into the unknown is seldom comfortable. Yet, we do it every day.
But somehow life has a way of lulling us into a false sense of control. Maybe it’s those routines we love.
Those patterns we find ourselves repeating day after day.
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Do you remember the first mobile phone you ever saw or used?
My dad had a huge box that sat under the dash in the front of his car. In this box was the most wonderful contraption. It was a gigantic mobile phone.
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“Now My soul has become troubled; and what shall I say, ‘Father, save me from this hour’? But for this purpose I came to this hour” (John 12:27, NASB).
We need direction. Day by day, hour-by-hour, for us to live our best lives according to the unique purpose that God has called us to, we need the word of the Lord guiding us. Surrender is what brings the peace that surpasses all understanding (Phil 4:7)…no matter our circumstances.
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As Christian women, we’re often well acquainted with the idea of self-sacrifice. Our calling is to be like Jesus. He literally laid his life down for his friends. We want to serve God by serving others. This is good- and it’s as it should be. Love God and love your neighbor as yourself (Mark 12:30-31)
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We all need to retreat every once in awhile. A change of pace from the ordinary refreshes the body, mind, and spirit. Different types of retreats serve different purposes, but I believe there are three primary types of retreats that all people need: solo, community, and Sabbath. These retreats don’t need to involve large quantities of time or travel. You can create mini-retreats, at home. All you need is a plan and a few minutes set aside for this purpose.
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The ideas wouldn't flow. I felt like I was stuck in mud. It seemed like I had depleted every ounce of creativity and strength I had in me. As a busy mom and as a writer, I knew I needed replenishment. Spiritually, I realized I was little dry, as well. I wasn't satisfied with the stale routine I had going. I had been checking off the "to dos" of Bible reading and prayer out of duty, rather than a deep thirst for more of God.
I knew God's promises. I've experienced his truths. I just needed to act upon them.
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I love my church. But I'll be the first to admit, I don't always feel like going to services. It's a part of my life, though, and it's a commitment that I'm going to stick with. Similar to getting out the door to the gym, the hardest part is over once I'm there.
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Wonder is a word that is synonymous with other words such as surprised, awe-filled and inexplicable. It's a beautiful thing to keep your sense of wonder at the world around you. I'm sure that's one of the many reasons I'm so drawn to G.K. Chesterton's writings. He was a man that was filled with wonder. The Ethics of Elfland, a chapter within his book, Orthodoxy, is a prime example. I've pulled out some of my favorite quotes on wonder from this chapter of G.K. Chesterton's book, to give you a taste.
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Have you ever felt forgotten and abandoned?
There is a whole society of people that stands with you, bearing the weight of loneliness and shame, fear and isolation.
It’s AD 60 and Paul is sitting in the corner of a Roman prison, writing the book of Ephesians to the new community of Christians in Ephesus. The book of Ephesians is about our identity in Christ – our adoption, redemption and hope.
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