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For the Body, Mind, Soul, and Spirit
I can't believe that's it's been almost a year since I posted. Ironically, I saw my last post and it was about rest and that's what I've been doing this past year. Physically, emotionally, mentally, spiritually...I was called to rest in a lot of different ways. Each served me differently and changed me in the best way
What are some ways that you've embraced rest over the past year, or maybe even recently? Has it looked like taking a nap instead of fighting it when you're physically exhausted, seeking out a therapist when you're mentally overwhelmed, finding a faith community that feels like home, creating boundaries in your family or friend circle? Whatever avenue you've taken or plan to take depends on how you want to walk through life. I support you in whatever that looks like for you. I'm still walking through different phases of rest and I'm learning to embrace every moment of it along the way.
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future” Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
This verse seems to be one many turn to in tough times. We want to cling to the words God says; cling to His gracious promises. This verse declares that the Lord wants to give us peace and prosper us, give us a future and a hope. This is good news no matter what it seems at the moment, God has not forgotten His people. He has ordered our steps and has our best interest at heart. He has plans. That means they are well thought out and for our good. The authority of His word goes forth for the fulfillment of its purpose, and this purpose was given to us the day we were born.
Today, I encourage you to take it slow. Give yourself grace in the midst of your hurried pace. Grant yourself a bit of margin in your every day. In what areas is God calling you to embrace this unhurried pace? What would a season of slow look and feel like to you?
Today I spent time with some lovely ladies who have a passion to write and share their words with the world. I'm grateful to have such a wonderful, supportive community, yet I realize many cannot say the same. I know that friendships can be hard and the older we get, the harder it seems we're able to find those authentic relationships. But God calls us to fellowship because He knows we need one another as we move through life with all its ups and downs.
Today is full of grace, so I want you to take hold of it and don’t let it go. It’s that kindness that exudes from someone and you wonder where they got it. Well, they got it from someone like you who gave it liberally. They were in a place to receive it and then give it right back out again. So, today, I ask you to receive the grace someone wants to give. You don’t have to earn it, it’s just given. It’s from the heart of someone that just wants to be compassionate and benevolent. You can also show grace to another, because I can tell you from experience, we all need it at times, I know I do.