Category: Devotionals

You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had.
-Philippians 2:5

Sometimes you have to set some people running.

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I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.
-Philippians 1:6

My process is slow. I’ve come to a radical place, but it took a lot of detours and doubts and a tragedy or two.

I am grateful for the change the Holy Spirit has manifested in my life and I look forward to the continuation of the process.

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For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another. For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
-Galatians 5:13-14 KJV

The Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!
-Galatians 5:22-23 NLT

Love is anarchy. It has no laws and no governors. It is freedom from earthly chains. It is the work of the Holy Spirit in each of us.

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“Everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock.”
-Matthew 7:24-25

There is always another storm. Make sure to build your home on the rock.

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Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—His good, pleasing, and perfect will.
-Romans 12:2

Transformation is an ongoing process. Patterns of behavior, thought, and feeling are rooted deep in our instinct to seek stability and safety. We return to these worldly patterns when we are fearful and uncomfortable.

The process of growing closer to God meams constant change and long-term improvement. Mistakes are made along the way and we must refocus our minds on the journey.

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I don’t remember ever spending 12 hours in bed before. My sons have been fighting each other, and me, for weeks. Last night I had to hide. I had to rest and escape. It didn’t feel good, but I needed it.

I got up this morning and took my yoga mat into a chilly drizzle to return to my Wim Hof Breathing: 3 repetitions of 30 intentional breaths with retention on the 30th exhale. The rain picked up as I worked through the rounds. I felt healing and cleansing as I prayed and mentally recited affirmations.

I haven’t done daily breathing or journaling in months, maybe a year. It works so well to clear and focus my mind that I take my improved state for granted and drop my practice.

Back to it. I’ve worked very hard to position myself for the opportunites and possibilities that are coming to fruition. I’m returning to my daily disciplines to continue to fuel my growth.

We know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.
-Romans 8:28

I not take this verse to mean material prosperity or temporal happiness. I take it as an affirmation of His promise of Heaven for those who believe in the Highest. With our eyes toward Heaven, we can see God’s good at work and direct our whole lives toward it.

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Jesus told him, “If you want to be perfect, go and sell all your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”
-Matthew 19:21

Feeling weak and looking to live His will for me.

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There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death.
-Romans 8:1-2

I’m praying for grace as I am tested. I know God has given me His grace through Jesus Christ, but I forget to extend it to myself and others.

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They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.
-Acts 2:42

I didn’t think I needed this. For a time I didn’t think I needed even a partner for my spiritual journey. I’ve learned slowly. I always learn slowly.

It seems I also needed hard lessons like widowhood.

The difficult lessons and slow pace are paying off. In recent years I’ve found and built communities woven with my faith. I’m living more openly and honestly than ever and the people around me reflect truth.

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