My coffee with a friend fell through this morning, which meant some extra needed time with Jesus. As I sat at my upstairs desk I began to journal about my current season in life. Not all that much has changed on the outside. Same husband, same children, same house, same dogs that love to bark at anything and everything that minuscule-ly move outside—but I'm changing on the inside.
This change that God is doing within has been a hard one while simultaneously life-giving. And now I'm realizing the change on the inside is manifesting itself on the outside.
It's as if I'm seeing things through rose colored glasses.
That's the power of transformation that only God can give. The power to change our perspective. The power to bring newness of life into every aspect of the mundane, turning it into the magnificent. The power to change you from within and breathe life into the remaining constants without.
I'm thanking God for my husband and girls in new ways. For bedtimes that are never met and for confession sessions that my eight year old loves to have with her mommy. For a hot cup of tea on a cold day. For friends that I can belly-laugh and ugly-cry with. For open discussions of weaknesses and strengths. For impromptu rendezvous at home goods and much-needed movie nights with besties.
For beautiful interrupting imperfections disguised as opportunities for growth, love and meaning.
The change began to happen the minute I stepped out in obedience to God. Walking the courageous walk towards what He's gently placed in my heart—the life He wants me to live. Prioritizing my faith, my family and friendships—resting in that. Just being who He created me to be in simplicity. Stewarding well that which is placed in front of me.
The minute I casted personal reasoning aside and stepped fully into how God was asking me to walk, miracles within happened. The waters of life parted. I found myself standing on dry ground rather than drowning in a river.
That which I feared became that which I cherish.
I don't know what kind of God you serve, but this is the kind of God I know and love. A God who loves you deeply. A God who will only lead you in the way that is best for your life. A God who has the perfect pathway for your personal God-breathed passions to bring hope and life to others. A God who allows you to rest in the miraculous that only He can do. A God, who if you truly knew intimately, you would trust with your life implicitly.
"May God help you enjoy the life that surrounds you by first doing a deep work within you."
Photo Credit: JACK REDGATE
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