Category: Encouragement

“That’s okay”

No. No it’s not. Your feelings aren’t any less important than someone else’s. It’s okay to advocate for yourself. If this makes you feel like you’re bothering someone else…it’s absolutely possible that insisting on addressing your needs is simply out of character for you. The self-advocation is new and uncomfortable. You’re feeling discomfort because pushing […]

Perfection

Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect. -Matthew 6:48 It seems impossible, especially since scripture teaches that all sin and fall short of the glory of God. Scripture also says that in Christ, all things are possible. How do we reconcile this? “Be perfect, you sinner who could do all things in Christ if […]

Fill my cup, Lord

If I’ve not said so, a consistent aspect of my prayer life centers on asking The Lord to fill me up so I can pour back out on others. It’s very difficult to draw from an empty well and then offer people something refreshing. Without being specific about challenges I face on a daily basis…I […]

A subtle answer to prayer

I was a little discouraged during yesterday morning’s prayer time. If you know me you know the last couple of years have been the most challenging I can recall, as it has been for so many. It’s not just the soul crushing isolation…it’s knowing who I WAS before covid, and missing that girl terribly. Yesterday […]