Grateful for you, and plans for the rest of 2023…

Featured ~ Lisa Brittain
Slow down… get quiet… listen.

Salutations, dear Reader!

It’s almost Thanksgiving in the United States, which means that my thoughts are continually circulating toward God, and my gratitude for all He has brought my dear man and I through this past year, and for the way He is keeping us in His peace. Even through such uncertain times, He carries His children.

He carries our children.

You are a part of my gratitude prayers, and I just want you to know that. Thank you, each one, whether you followed me for the last 7 years of writing God’s good story in me, or you recently signed up with Eyes on Jesus and Shine.

I am not asking anything from you with this letter. I just want you to know that I am feeling drawn to a season of quiet reflection before the Lord. I’m asking Him some big questions about writing, ministry, and my published books. I sense Jesus asking me to involve myself in the ministry of presence during the weeks leading up to a new year. My desire is to positively respond wholeheartedly to Jesus.

So, for the rest of 2023, I am taking a break from social media. I will probably write still because that’s the way I listen and process God’s voice. I may or may not post depending on the way Holy Spirit is directing me. I am really intending to be all ears to my Shepherd until He releases me to the next thing.

I love writing. I love connecting with the body of Christ through the internet. I am naturally bent with a passion to encourage through words. It’s just the way He’s wired me. However, I have recently become so aware of so many souls who are in need of Jesus with skin on.

Everything I am, and all that I have in this world belongs to God. He’s a Good Father, and He’s allowed me such richness as gifts of His generosity. If He asks me to lay something aside, I must. Whatever I’m clinging to belongs to Him, and not to me. So if I do not obey His request, I am stealing. I don’t want to disobey His kind request.

My word for 2024 will be ACCEPTANCE and so as you can tell I have honestly struggled to accept this quiet time. Yet I know that it is good to get quiet. Rest is restorative. Listening builds relationships. And Jesus wants us to hear His voice above the chaos right now.

I pray you will keep your eyes on Jesus and Shine His light to the world living all around you.

Live love brightly,

Lisa

Shalom

“My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.”
‭‭John‬ ‭10‬:‭27‬ ‭NLT‬‬

“Teach me your way, Lord, that I may rely on your faithfulness; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name.”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭86‬:‭11‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Published by Lisa Brittain

I am an avid follower of Jesus. I have been since my early twenties when I met Him personally and received dramatic healing in my body and mind. After many years of marriage and raising sons into the teen years, I was challenged to explore the duplicity of my spoken faith followed up by fearful actions. I received the challenge presented by both of my sons. They love me and so they dared to confront me with the truth. Chips off my proverbial block! I determined then {more than a decade ago} to overcome fear with faith that was more than words. In my late 40's I made a decision to leave the desert wandering behind and set out to pursue the abundant life Jesus promised His disciples. I am a tentmaker {actually a reupholsterer} by day, which helps to support the call God has on my life to serve Him in my community. I thoroughly enjoy my work. Repairing and restoring throw-away furniture is a fulfilling creative outlet. More so, my Cheer House Repair and Restore business opens the door for me to interact with my community. My passion is to walk so closely to Jesus that others want to know Him too. I love to introduce women to Him as we walk, talk, and work together hand in hand through everyday life. Nothing thrills me more than to watch someone fall so in love with Jesus through His word and conversation; learning to trust His heart and receive His great love! I have been married to my dear man for over 30 rollercoaster years. We're simply thrilled that our latter days are more joyful and purposeful than our first. Together we have two - grown young men on their own journeys. Additionally, we share our home with 3 lively rescue pups. I look forward to having you join me on this journey of faith... Bold feet, humble heart Psalm 131 ~ Lisa

One thought on “Grateful for you, and plans for the rest of 2023…”

  1. “Jesus wants us to hear His voice above the chaos right now.” Oh, so true, Lisa. Thank you for encouraging us to listen to HIS voice above all! Love and blessings of quiet reflection in the weeks ahead!

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