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How to Change Your Default from Stress to Joy!

Posted on September 20, 2018by tara.dickson

I was standing in the park the other day, in California, watching my granddaughter play with another child in a giant sandbox. All of a sudden they decided a “snail hunt” was the next thing to do. They wandered in and out among some small trees and bushes and I moved to be able to […]

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How To Empty Your Heart of Anxiety.

Posted on June 4, 2018June 4, 2018by tara.dickson

“When my anxious thoughts multiply within me, Your consolations delight my soul. “ Ps. 94:19 How to empty your heart of anxiety. I know that sounds too good to be true! Am I an expert on this? That depends on how you look at it. I have had more than my fair share of things […]

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Goliath Syndrome- Are you counting your soldiers?

Posted on October 22, 2017October 22, 2017by tara.dickson

Have you ever imagined what you would do in a difficult situation? Or have you made up scenarios of what you would say? You know,kind of like a test run? I don’t know about you but I like to be prepared! I was never a fan of pop quizzes! Tell me in plenty of time […]

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The Treasures Around Us.

Posted on September 24, 2017September 25, 2017by tara.dickson

It’s paradise, they say, or at least as close as you can get to it! Looking around it would seem so! The vegetation is so lush all around you, every shade of green broken up my bright pinks, creamy whites and bold reds. Sitting on this balcony gazing out at the blue waves that stretch […]

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How To Say, “It is well with my soul,” When Sorrows, Like Sea Billows, Roll.

Posted on April 21, 2017April 21, 2017by tara.dickson

We went to the beach this past week. It was all the things! It was beautiful. It was fun! It brought back memories of walking with Alan, of watching him throw the frisbee with our children and swim out to the reef for shells. I can still see the top of his head bobbing out […]

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When You Need A Word for the New Year.

Posted on December 31, 2016by tara.dickson

As I have been trying to prepare my heart for the New Year or at least New Year’s Eve. My mind is a jumbled mess. My memories are filled with experiences. Thoughts of years past when we played board games, drank eggnog and tried to stay awake for the ball to drop, swirl through my […]

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What Does Courage Look Like?

Posted on November 20, 2016December 21, 2016by tara.dickson

     The trees on my morning walk are changing. The last of the bright red leaves are bravely clinging to their branches, while the ground is covered in every autumn hue. With each gust of wind they rain down, a fresh blanket for my feet to crush in the passing.      As the […]

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How To Find Peace During the Holidays, Or Any Day.

Posted on November 17, 2016December 21, 2016by tara.dickson

Sitting on a chaise lounge wrapped in the fluffiest robe you can imagine, sipping on hot tea and gazing out the window at beautiful evergreen trees. Their spiny tips crammed full of clusters of pine cones. I drag in a deep shaky breath and let out a huge sigh.      Immediately my thoughts start […]

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Drink From the Well

Posted on October 19, 2016December 21, 2016by tara.dickson

Now the day is over.  Night is drawing nigh.  Shadows of the evening, steal across the sky. These are the words that came to my mind as I saw the night sky above me on a walk last night. It produced such a longing in my heart for that calm sweet feeling that comes when […]

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Posted on October 2, 2016December 21, 2016by tara.dickson

Day Two: Our God is a God of Hope!       What are two things that people in general are looking for? I think you could stop anyone on the street and they would tell you they want happiness. Or at least they would list something they think would make them happy. Another thing they […]

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Sometimes it’s easier to do the expected.

Man’s expectations are everywhere. 

They shout at us, promising us things.

But listening to His still small voice and waiting in uncomfortable spots for him to answer has its own reward.

I’m in that place of waiting on Him. Again. 

My heart is wide open and listening, because time is precious dear ones and not using every moment for him is such a waste.

What if Heaven was so flooded with prayers for each other on this, an average Saturday, that even the angels took notice? 

What battles might be won? 
What truth might be revealed to listening hearts?

Let’s flood Heaven ya’ll! I can’t think of a better way to spend my day! Drop your prayer request or dm me. Then share this to stories to keep it going. ❤️

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If I asked, “Who wants to grow deeper in Christ? If I asked, “Who wants to grow deeper in Christ?” 
I’m sure I would get a rousing shout of agreement. 
But too often we don’t then do what it would take to bring that to pass.

Sara Haggerty once said,” Most of the time we don’t reach for God, until we have to.” And I know all too well what that feels like beloved. 

So, this is your invitation beloved to grow deeper now.
Don’t miss today’s blog post: NOW IS THE TIME TO GROW DEEPER. You can find it at taradickson.com or the link in my bio. 
“Let your roots grow down into Him, and let your lives be built on Him.” Col. 2:7
Are you hungry for the voice of God beloved? Mayb Are you hungry for the voice of God beloved? 
Maybe the idea of hearing from God is foreign to you and sounds a little crazy.
Maybe you can’t seem to find the time to stop and listen.
I did a podcast a few weeks ago on “How to listen to the voice of God in a world that is loud.” 
Many of you listened to it. 
But when I sent out a poll only half of you do this on a regular basis. In another poll 100 percent of you wanted to know more and asked for more podcasts on this topic.
So here it is beloved! 
We are diving into God’s voice in general and specifically in areas of wisdom and decision making! 
Click the link in my bio for the Seek and Savor podcast. Each episode is less than 10 minutes. A nugget of truth to carry with you today! 
Share or save if you know others who need God’s wisdom….
Don’t we all? And He is faithful to give it when we ask! 
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When life feels hard, speak His truth over your so When life feels hard, speak His truth over your soul. Your creator knows exactly what your hearts needs to hear. 
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I sit in the dark living room lit only by the can I sit  in the dark living room lit only by the candles soft glow. 
A morning thunderstorm is keeping the usual light at bay and I am savoring that feeling of being tucked away. 

The rain is pouring from the heavens beating its presence on the metal roof of my sunroom. 
Abundance… Abundance… it seems to say. I am the God of abundance Tara. 

It’s easy to focus on our lack beloved. Our feelings shout at us. You are weary. You are worn. You are not enough for all the people who need you and all the situations life is throwing your way. 
But, our God speaks too, if we listen. He reminds us that life with Him can be ABUNDANT  in the midst of all the lack we see. Because He is our Abundant God when our lack meets His abundance, all is well! 

The more I gaze at the lack the more I see it. As if it grows with the attention it receives. The more I gaze upon His abundance the more I rest. It blots out every thing that would exalt itself against my great God.

Where are you gazing dear one?

And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. Phil.4:19
Save or share if this encouraged your heart.

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Have you learned to be silent? I know that sounds Have you learned to be silent?

I know that sounds like a strange question. I mean, is silence something that even has to be learned?

From the time we enter this world, we yearn to communicate. First with a cry, then a word or two, and finally sentences. But I was reading this quote from Charles Spurgeon the other day, and it stopped me:

“Faith can hear the footsteps of coming salvation because she has learned to be silent.”

I thought about all the times I’ve brought things to God. Pushing, pulling, and dragging them behind me. Even talking about them the whole way as I ‘try’ to lay them at His feet.

More often than not, as I head back out to greet the day ahead of me, I find the things I meant to leave behind are still attached to my heart; they still consume my mind.

Philippians 4:6-7 tells us: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” (NIV).

Maybe that is one thing that Spurgeon was trying to remind us. When we bring our anxious thoughts and concerns before the Lord and give thanks for the answers we don’t yet have, we are able to walk away with a peace that surpasses understanding. 
Our faith is silent, waiting, trusting our God to move on our behalf. 

Not trusting Him to give us exactly what we asked Him for, but trusting that He is working. For He is already moving to save us and redeem the situations we find ourselves in.

Hearing the steps of coming salvation requires silence, friend. 

Who wants to be still with me and listen?

*Written for @joyfullifemagazine . You can find daily devotions on their blog. ❤️

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