We can know and have assurance that when we call out for help, our Heavenly Father sees our paper napkin before we even call out, whether we wave it around and shout, or hide it away and don’t speak a word aloud.

We will all have wilderness and storm experiences when we are being obedient and will need to rely on the empowerment of the Holy Spirit.

Observing Sabbath is a command from God, it is not a suggestion. We don’t get extra credit for not resting.

“Authenticity starts by letting go of fear of how others will perceive us.”@labelmeloved

We cannot have rest when we are discontent with where we are, who we are or what we have.

One of the best definitions for humility that I heard is: “being known for who you are and for who you are not.”

He wants us to be transformed and that takes discipline.

I learned to trust God in the hardest moments of my life. I learned about His character and His love. I learned that He would be with me when He was consistently with me

We need to believe that our worth and validation come from our position – being His child – not our performance: am I a good mom, a good wife, am I good at my job, if you read the Bible enough?

Where is God and what is He up to? Do you find yourself asking that question? I know I have. It seems that we’re living in a topsy-turvy, upside-down, twisted-around world. It’s enough to shake our faith and, for some, to give up on belief in God altogether. 

Giving ourselves permission in the middle of our grief or a heavy sadness to find joy is ok and is a gift. It can an “and/also” moment. I feel this really hard thing “and/also” MY GOD is with me and I trust Him!

Whatever you are waiting for today, do it with hope, and expectation. Look eagerly to and linger with Jesus. The secret is in embracing the wait by lingering with God.

In the areas of my life where I struggle with being truly invested in, do I really trust and believe God that being faithful and obedient to the little things is important?

I appreciate Paul being honest with his struggle with sin. It brings me hope to know I am not an anomaly. Paul continues to talk about the war inside of himself when he asks and answers this question:

No matter where we find ourselves in this life, we are called to look like, act like, respond like and speak like Jesus.

So now if we put all these truths together we have a God who searches us, knows us, is our Father and remains with us always.  What a Heavenly gift!

You would think, with everything we’ve been through, I would be an expert on trusting God and not questioning the circumstances and situations that happen.

The passage of dry bones shows the gift of faithfulness, nearness and the Lord’s powers displayed

Having just celebrated Easter, I am struck by the thought that because of the power of the resurrection, who I am is different after the Cross.

Because of the death and resurrection of Jesus, we have the promises and power of God to live whole and free lives!!!!!