Trust Versus Control

Lysa Terkeurst is an author whose books I have read in the past. I am thankful for her new devotional that has come out recently.

Unglued is an easy to read, yet challenging daily devotional that addresses topics such as contentment, control, trust, and keeping the right perspective. These are all things people, especially women, struggle with. She does a great job of reminding us of the truths from God's Word, yet acknowledging the constant pull we feel from the world and the world's systems. 

As a mom of four children, three of whom are teenagers, there are many days in which I feel completely overwhelmed. Unglued, if you will. This devotional has helped me in many ways to reexamine how I respond to daily choices as well as the deep valleys of trial and despair.

Again, Mrs. Terkeurst has used her gift of writing to lift up the weary souls of fellow women, moms, wives, sisters and friends.

As part of the Booksneeze Blogging Network, I received a free copy of this book.

An Encouraging Word

"If you are a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, He says even in catastrophic times He is not only with you but longing to pour out through you.

God’s Word that you have been storing away in the quiet times with Him can be revealed through your brokenness. He sees your pain, and His heart breaks with your every hurt. You are dearly loved. Hold on to His promise that your brokenness is not wasted but releases His Spirit to do works of perseverance, power, character and hope."

-This is from the Proverbs 31 devotionals.

Thanks, Sis for sending this my way.

I want to believe it with all my heart.

A Link For the Fearful

This has encouraged me today. For fear has taken hold...along with anger and hate. I know where I must flee. I go there now. His arms are waiting. He sees my sin and pain. He forgives. He heals.

Remember the Myrtle Tree

A few weeks ago I posted about a beautiful gift our family received to remember our dear mother by. (The picture is of the crape myrtle tree.)

Then today I read this.

God gives us just what we need when we need it.

Grief

I don't want to go there. IF I allow myself to do this, I feel like I might drown. So I stay busy, doing, doing, doing.

But then I opened my inbox and found this. I know I must, to heal. I must enter this valley. God will help me to breath and not die. He will give me the grace for the sorrow. He will bring the peace.

This I know.

Casting Our Cares

Today, God has encouraged me with this.

Our Gracious Master knows what we need when we need it.

Kay Arthur said, "When we fail to trust God, we reject His power."

Cast your cares on Him today, friend. He wants your load. He wants you to rest in Him.