Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.Ephesians 4:2 34 years ago I chose this scripture to be engraved on my husband's wedding ring. I chose it for us and he agreed. We naively chose it for our scriptural marital mantra. And we didn't have a clue of the depth … Continue reading We didn’t know…
Have you ever waited long for something? For someone? Have you ever kept going when it seemed there was no reason? Why? Why do we wait for something to happen? Why do we wait for reconciliation? Why do we keep going through the painful stuff of life? I believe it is simply because we have … Continue reading Rejoice. Wait. Repeat.
The quiet descends as all the best things come to a close. My heart is so full it could burst; just like the clouds, which have broken loose overhead with a continuous downpour. Many tears build up and hang on the edge. Not just sad ones, but joy-filled, gratitude drops multiplying and collecting. We've laughed … Continue reading All the best things
Just recently, even though our circumstances have not changed, a door stands illuminated at the edge of our waiting room. I don't think I've ever noticed it there. I imagine Jesus, who embodies light, has placed a spotlight on the door of acceptance. As I ponder life with Him, I realize it's time. He is beckoning us to walk through this door.
Trying to control everything has been wearing me out. If you ever struggle with this you will know what I mean. It’s tiring. It sucks the life out of you. But Jesus came to give life, and every single day is a choice to accept the life he gives, every single day is a choice to follow. You don’t have to worry about it, you can always wait for it. You can always stop what your doing, you can always give it up, give it to god, and wait “patiently” for him. It restores your soul and builds a kind of faith and trust in the Lord that no one can ever take away from you, no matter what happens.
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