Category: Waiting

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1.20.2022 – “Be Careful”

January 20, 2022

There is a phrase that many of us use… “be careful!” I catch myself using it all the time. And there is absolutely nothing wrong with “being careful” when there is a need to use caution out of wisdom. Of course, there is a time to genuinely caution someone else about something, don’t get me… Read More 1.20.2022 – “Be Careful”

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1.16.2022 – Be(coming) an Overcomer

January 16, 2022

We need… what God places before us to face. For He knows how we need to be shaped. He has purpose… even in the mistakes He allows us to make! Yes, we need… what God allows into our paths—the challenges that arise in our lives… …that we may learn to OVERCOME… …that we might confidently… Read More 1.16.2022 – Be(coming) an Overcomer

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1.14.2022 – A “Shockwave” of Prayer

January 14, 2022

There’s a lot of pain and sickness in the lives of many of those around us right now… This great need, this deep desperation… is stirring the heart of God. He loves us, He knows our need, and His heart is tender and compassionate towards us. 💝 And God allows His heart to be felt,… Read More 1.14.2022 – A “Shockwave” of Prayer

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1.12.2022 – Trusting Him in the Ebbs and Flows of Life

January 12, 2022

“…write about exactly where you are.” So where am I? Well, there are some days when the words seem to flow, and flow, and overflow onto this page… …and there are other days–or what can feel like mini “seasons”… where the flow seems to be dried out. It’s the ebb. The words don’t seem to… Read More 1.12.2022 – Trusting Him in the Ebbs and Flows of Life

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1.10.2022 – The Lord is MY Deliverer

January 10, 2022

“My soul, wait silently for God alone,For my expectation is from Him.He only is my rock and my salvation;He is my defense;I shall not be moved.In God is my salvation and my glory;The rock of my strength,And my refuge, is in God. Trust in Him at all times, you people;Pour out your heart before Him;God is a refuge for us. Selah“-Psalm 62:5-8 “The LORD is my rock… Read More 1.10.2022 – The Lord is MY Deliverer

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1.8.2022 – “I chose you…”

January 8, 2022

This is what seems to be flowing onto the page this morning… “I chose you, when you didn’t think anyone would ever want to choose you. …but I chose you. I chose you to do the work of My heart to be My child of light in the dark when you never thought you could… Read More 1.8.2022 – “I chose you…”

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1.7.2022 – Past, Present, Future

January 7, 2022

God, I thank You for what You’ve done… “…For You have done wonderful things;Your counsels of old are faithfulness and truth.“-Isaiah 25:1 “For You have been a strength to the poor, A strength to the needy in his distress, A refuge from the storm, A shade from the heat…”-Isaiah 25:4 God, I thank You for what You are doing now… “O… Read More 1.7.2022 – Past, Present, Future

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1.6.2022 – “Am I willing to let God be God, in and through my life?”

January 6, 2022

“You are the God who works wonders;You have made known Your strength among the peoples.“—Psalm 77:14 We don’t know how God will choose to “show up” in and through our lives… It’s kind of like that Forrest Gump quote, “Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re gonna get.” But we… Read More 1.6.2022 – “Am I willing to let God be God, in and through my life?”

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1.4.2022 – An Invitation to Dwell with Him

January 4, 2022

This morning, I simply want to share a couple of photos from my table… And I want to let you know… that God desires to meet YOU at “the table.” He desires to sit with you, He desires to wait with you, as you wait upon Him… He desires to fill you up again with… Read More 1.4.2022 – An Invitation to Dwell with Him

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1.3.2022 – Learning to Trust a Trustworthy God

January 3, 2022

Let’s face it… there are things that happen in this life that we do not understand. 💔 “God, how can You allow this?” “God, what are You doing? “God, what is happening?” “God, my heart is breaking right now…” It’s so easy to stop, and take a look around at all of the things that… Read More 1.3.2022 – Learning to Trust a Trustworthy God

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1.1.2022 – “Which voice will I give ear to this year?”

January 1, 2022

…and just like that… we’ve stepped into 2022. ✨ This year… Even in the midst of the screaming voices of fear… May LOVE be the “loudest” voice we hear! 💓🔊👂 “For God did not give us a spirit of timidity or cowardice or fear, but [He has given us a spirit] of power and of love and of sound… Read More 1.1.2022 – “Which voice will I give ear to this year?”

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12.31.2021 – “Restore us, O God”

December 31, 2021

So it’s been a few days since I’ve written… It’s good to be back. 💖☀️ I’m here to wrap up this year. 🥳 As I sat down this morning to reflect on the last few days before the Lord, I’ve been thinking about the fact that 2022 is just on the other side of the… Read More 12.31.2021 – “Restore us, O God”

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12.23.2021 – “Good Morning, Lord…”

December 23, 2021

Good Morning, Lord… ☀️ How You meet me every morning, like the sunrise… Will You wrap me in Your tender presence this morning? As I pause and be still before You, I wait expectantly… You are here… You are near… Thank You for caring for me. Thank You for watching over me. Thank You for… Read More 12.23.2021 – “Good Morning, Lord…”

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12.21.2021 – The “Unexpected” Donkey

December 21, 2021

With all of this talk of donkeys in my life these days… I have become intrigued about their biblical and symbolic significance and meaning. But let me back up… “Why donkeys?” “Why now?” I still honestly have no idea. All I know is that one day, I suddenly discovered a desire within me to raise… Read More 12.21.2021 – The “Unexpected” Donkey

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12.20.2021 – Meet “Flower” the Donkey

December 20, 2021

Well, she’s here! Our first donkey… Meet “Flower” the donkey. 🌸 She’s a 6 or 7 month old miniature donkey, and I completely adore her! 🥰 We have been in crunch-time mode to get her fence done over the last couple of weeks, and the day before she came we put up a little barn… Read More 12.20.2021 – Meet “Flower” the Donkey

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12.17.2021 – The Eyes of the Heart

December 17, 2021

I came across a video of a lady sharing about a certain kind of “spiritual practice” that she had gotten into… And as I watched and listened to her story (with Jesus right by my side)… I could feel my heart break for her. I could see, that she had been a child who was… Read More 12.17.2021 – The Eyes of the Heart