In my year long quest to find more joy in life, I realized it is possible to find joy in self-control. But let’s begin by saying joyful self-control seems like an oxymoron to me. Self-control is not typically joyful for me. It usually involves denial or a difficult change in behavior or habits. So how …
I’ve been writing this post for years. These specific words came recently, but only after realizing God had me thinking and writing variations of them for years. It’s a recurring fruit I’m bearing. In seeking my will, I’m often fighting His. I wrote these words recently about letting go and trusting God. While I’ve surrendered …
The drill whirred away inside my head, literally. While lying perfectly still for my friend the dentist, it hit me. I trust him. It’s why I could be (mostly) peaceful while he drilled without anesthesia. I was confident in his assessment of a quick fix. He was correct. One example how my unwavering habits of …
In the bustle of busy, I can lose sight of joy. Caught up in unexpected issues, I was spent. So, I chose joy as my one word to celebrate and bloom in joy. I still slip into busy and lose sight of joy at times. It’s not intentional. Interruptions intrude and soon joy is lost. …
My prayer list is too long. I can no longer remember all the wonderful people in need of prayer. Using my go-to memory technique, I write out the list which feels even longer. The weight is overwhelming to pray for, let alone live through. I find myself asking God, why? Why must your people go …