#youareessential

I want you to think of yourself as this beautiful blossomed tree. You are strong. So strong that you can carry this birdhouse for the birds to feed. You are beautiful. So beautiful that you are admired by all those that see your beauty. Now I ask this question from 1 Cor 3:16 NIV; Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s spirit dwells in your midst? I am a firm believer in nurturing both our mental and physical health. Since we are a temple for God’s spirit, shouldn’t we take care of our bodies?

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#delay #immeasurablymore #flipyourfocus #waterwalkinggirls

When parts of my life seem to be stuck in a delay I find that waiting is hard. What about you? As I wait it seems some days go by so quickly. Other days seem to drip away as slowly as molasses. I know in my heart that God’s timing will be perfect but the wheels in my head keep spinning the questions: When, what if, why, how long? If I am not careful I could allow myself to slip into a tornado of questioning and doubting. However, in my delay God has taught me to rely on Him and to flip my focus.

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#For-goodness-sake

For-goodness-sake! We’ve all either heard this or said this before. It is an adverb used to express frustration. Deborah and I always share that we feel more attacked by Satan on our posting weeks than ever before. There have been a few days this week where For-goodness-sake may have been in my vocabulary. I really didn’t’ think I had anything good to share with you all today and then I went for a much needed 5 mile run on Thursday.

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#overcome #waterwalkinggirls

The last few days have been particularly difficult for me emotionally. The news that schools will remain closed for the remainder of the year was hard to hear. I had expected that would be the decision. I understand the decision. I even agree with the decision. However hearing the Governor make the announcement made it real. As I process the ramifications of all that is taking place I feel as if I am in mourning. I am grieving the loss of time with my kindergarten students, the loss of baseball season, the loss of dance class, the loss of Preston’s first year of high school and Briley’s first year of middle school. I miss going to church and my church family. I miss routine and schedule. What about you? What are you grieving?

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#encounteringjesus

-A new day can turn disappointment into reappointment for finding Joy-

We read about the Disciples encountering Jesus after his death and resurrection in John, chapter 21. When the Disciples went out to fish that first night on the sea of Galilee, they caught nothing. Early the next morning is when Jesus appeared and stood on the shore. We read in John 21: 5-6; He called out to them, “Friends, haven’t; you any fish?” “No,” they answered. He said, “Throw your net on the right side of the boat and you will find some.” When they did, there were unable to haul the net in because of the large number of fish.

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#blessingsinthestorm

Together as a community we have been on what seems to be on a long journey with no end in sight. So many are working long hours and risking their lives to keep us educated, safe, fed, and healthy while others are unable to work and struggling to stay afloat. I encourage the weary to give your burdens to God. In Matt 11:28 – 30 we read; “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light”.

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