Life is not in the spectacular; it is in the subtle moments before us. It’s the simple and next right thing I need to do right in front of me. It is bringing love into the everyday moments of my life.
Continue reading “Week Thirteen: A Life of Love. Everyday Love”How do you define true love? Growing up, I didn’t have a good definition, so I made up an unhealthy one that bordered on codependency. I remember the day when my pre-teen daughter asked me what love was and words of truth came out of my mouth.
Continue reading “Week Thirteen: A Life of Love. Goodness of Love”Have you found true love or are you still searching? I spent most of my life as the song says, “looking for love in all the wrong places.” Over time, I was unsatisfied and started questioning what love is and grace answered.
Continue reading “Week Thirteen: A Life of Love. Finding Love.”What do you value? Is your relationship with God at the top of your list? As I journey through my life, I’m aware that my life works so much better when God is on top. I have a broader perspective and mature spiritually.
Continue reading “Week Thirteen: A Life of Love. Valuing God”Sit quietly, Beloved.
Take four deep breaths, Beloved.
Read a few truths, Beloved, that the One who loved you first says about you:
God makes me like a jewel in a crown. (Zech. 9:16)
Continue reading “Week Twelve. Beloved. Looking for God’s Goodness and Weekly Reflection Summary.”Today’s post, The Road Hard Traveled, from Melanie at Just Beloved, encourages us that we have one sure rock on which to cling to in the One who loved us first.
Continue reading “Week Twelve: Beloved. Always”Today’s post, Pruning Hearts, from Melanie at Just Beloved, encourages us that abundance grows with trust in the One who loved us first.
Continue reading “Week Twelve: Beloved. Trust the Process”Today’s post, Gratitude, from Melanie at Just Beloved, encourages us that gratitude is a choice found in the One who loved us first and that miracles unfold when we give God thanks no matter what comes our way.
Continue reading “Week Twelve: Beloved. Grateful”Today’s post, New Identity, from Melanie at Just Beloved, encourages us that we can have new dreams and visions found in the One who loved us first.
Continue reading “Week Twelve: Beloved. My Beloved”
Today we celebrate the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. After Jesus was baptized, the Holy Spirit descended upon him, and He heard “you are my beloved son; with you I am well pleased.” (Luke 3:15-16) How often do you hear God’s voice saying this to you? Baptism is a work of God accepting us as we are. There is nothing we can do or fail to do that will damage this relationship. By virtue of our baptism, we have the Holy Spirit within us revealing the mysterious ways of God. Our job is to have the courage to get comfortable with silence and listen. The voice that says ” I am God’s beloved child called and sent to make a difference in the world.” This is our lifelong learning, the theme of this week.
Continue reading “Week Two: Lifelong Learning. Sacred Silence.”
