God has done more than just these. He has shown up in so many moments, big and small, some of which i’m not even sure how to put into words. I’ve noticed there are a lot of things that i’ve always known about God. Some that are nothing new to hear, but to live out daily has brought a new dimension to the reality of His truths, who He is and who I am in Him and the life He has called me to live. The few listed are but a glimpse of what He has shown me, challenged me with, and what He continues to encourage me to live by.
– Do not live in want
– You don’t need “stuff”
– You can live without “things”
– God always provides exactly what you NEED
– If you are tired, you can find rest in Him
– If you are weak, you can find your strength in Him
– God is in everything and everybody
– What we need is to take our eyes off of the road and take a look around
– He always has something to speak to His children
– We need to remove ourselves from the clutter of the world and listen for His voice
– Engage: not to let life happen around you, but know you have the power to alter what is happening
– Never grow numb to the uncomfortable
– Find the uncomfortable places and say YES to going there
– Be interruptible: finding some of the sweetest moments in the unexpected
– True, real, authentic community doesn’t come naturally, but it is worth fighting for
– We can do more together than we could ever do alone
– Relationships are more satisfying that time/money/agendas
– seek out the good and the gifts in others and celebrate those
– Don’t look at ALL as only right or wrong, be okay learning the different
– Have a teachable heart, be willing to see different perspectives
– Don’t be afraid of influencing the outcome of something or someone’s perspective in fear of what might actually happen as a result
– Live simply, yet deeply
– Love deeply even if it may hurt of its scary
– Learn to love wholeheartedly, even in the midst of coming and going
– Be okay with hard good-byes
– Love not because you should, but because its the very core of who you are
– When we begin to look through the eyes of Jesus, we begin to see Him in all things and in every one. Seeing both wretchedness and beauty
– Own who you are and everything that comes with you. Your struggles, your gifts, your messes
– Enjoy the “not-so-put-together”
– Knowing God is just as steady in the chaos as He is in the put together
– Love isn’t easy, but it is necessary
– God loves to make life out of what is broken
– Every dark place has its redemption in Him. EVERY – SINGLE – ONE
– Light has the power to overcome darkness
– Hope triumphs over doubt
– He cares about the small things more than we think
… oo and that you won’t die showering in cold water
“My dad taught me that there are some mysteries worth throwing ALL of yourself into pursuing until they become familiar.”
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