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I am trying to remember to press in.
I want to be in tune with His voice not just when I am desperate and in times of deep suffering. But also when the sun is shining, my to-do list is long and all is right in my world that day.
Commune means: To converse or talk with profound intensity or intimacy. I have not mastered it, but I long for it to become second nature, this walking and talking with God.
No more boxes of time that he must fit in!
Morning devotions, Bible Studies and church, yes, but also doing the laundry, taking a walk, driving in my car.
When you walk in relationship with someone beloved there is a back and forth a giving and receiving.

Paul said that he had NOT YET attained to knowing Christ as he ought, but he pressed on toward that goal. Phil, 3:8
I want to know Christ and I want to be sensitive to His voice. Imagine a world where we listened more and talked less.
What are some ways you make time for the Father to speak to your heart?
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Maybe you need this reminder. The sheep hear His voice.
That phrase has been resounding in my heart lately. It made sense that the first episode of the Seek and Savor podcast Season 7 should be this.
So, I made space to lean in and SEEk Him on this. I am so excited to share it with you.

Friends, If Jesus could do nothing by himself, then surely I cannot, we cannot.

When we quiet our hearts to hear His still small voice we can better partner with Him in the work He is already doing around us.

We can feel His peaceful presence even in the midst of many questions.

Join us at the link in my bio for 10 minutes that will calm your soul and bring the light of His presence.

He is the Living Word. ❤️
#seekandsavorpodcast #hopeinthedark #trusting #goodshepherd ...

35 years ago today I married Alan Dickson.
It is strange when the one you would celebrate this milestone with is in Heaven.
It is worth remembering and celebrating.
Though it be both bitter and sweet I make space to grieve the things that are not and give thanks for what is. I am a glass half full person. Not because I was born that way but because I have learned to fight the good fight that way. I have learned to endure and lead my heart back to a place of trusting God .
It doesn’t mean the grief is gone. It means I can feel everything and land in a place of looking up.
❤️#lifeafterloss #grievingwithhope #onethousandgifts ...

What love are we filling our hearts with this week?

Is it a temporary one that serves ourselves?

The Word of God is able and actually designed to perform surgery on our hearts dear ones. It penetrates the deepest parts of our soul and spirit.

Where there are lies, it can uproot them and plant truth.

If you struggle with fear God’s love can uproot it and plant faith that He is able to love you well and enable you also to walk in love.
He is able to wash your mind in the truth that whatever is coming against you His perfect love casts out fear and He will be the keeper of your heart.

Lay down the striving and rest in His love. ❤️
#layitdown #restinhim #loveofgod #seekandsavorpodcast ...

I woke up this morning with these words coming out of my mouth. “Up from the grave He arose.”
But they continued…
“With a mighty triumph o’er His foes.
He arose a VICTOR from the dark domain
And He lives FOREVER…”
These words are from a song written by Robert Lowry.
But my heart claimed them aa my own upon waking.
The enemy comes to steal, kill and destroy. But Jesus came that we may have LIFE friends!
I don’t know the things you may find yourself wrestling with in your everyday life.
I don’t know the wilderness season you may find yourself in or the grief that may feel like is breaking your heart.
But I do know this good news is bigger than a day!
It was for yesterday, today and tomorrow.
It will carry you when you feel weary and hide you in the shadow of the Almighty as you wait for deliverance.
The good news that Jesus came, He died and He rose from the dead is for EVERYONE!
It’s for you beloved.
John 14:1 (ESV)
“Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me.“
Psalm 9:10 (ESV)
“And those who know your name put their trust in you, for you, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek you.“ ...

Many of us have been asleep.
We literally are moving from one day to the next, our schedules filled from morning til night with things for us to do.

We try to make our lives here as comfortable as they can be.

But God’s word says, to be on your guard, instead of asleep to stay alert and clearheaded.
He calls us to
prepare our minds for action and exercise self-control.

The enemy of our souls would have us remain asleep. He would have us believe that the action we might take surely can’t make a difference, so why try.

We have a choice whose voice we heed beloved.

Join us for today’s episode of the Seek and Savor podcast, “It’s time to wake up.”

This is one you might want to save/share.
Find it at the link in my bio.
You are here… today…. for such a time as this. ❤️
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Sometimes, we just need to step away and remind ourselves that our God knows all that is troubling our souls and He has not given us over beloved.

For me that often looks like walking.
After I walked this beautiful farm I sat on top of a hill and witnessed the ever changing sky. Minute by minute the colors changed, chasing each other until even the lavender faded to black.

It reminded me that everyday he goes to great lengths to show us He is present. We can either stop and notice or continue on, overwhelmed by what our feelings are speaking to us.

He is for you beloved!
How do you press pause and remind your soul this is true? ...