Disentangle from the daily and re-anchor in the Divine.
I looked about the cabin, concerned that everyone else aboard the flight was beholding the beauty just beyond our wings. Sadly, the passengers about buried in books or devices, adrift with sleeping masks and shuttered windows, oblivious to the glory show were uniquely privy to. I turned back to the clouds, unwilling to let it go unseen.
Sabbath is about rest, but it’s also about sanctification.
I was born with a tofu heart. I am prone to take on the flavor and temperament of the people around me.
I often feel like my life looks different than others. Wind and drought have come with regular occurrence. In the past, I’ve been convinced that it’s a bad thing. Today I am realizing that God has designed me to withstand the conditions of my unique story.
Just as the woodpecker was especially designed to drill into hardwood for it’s daily meals, we are designed to praise God. Our DNA is assembled to bring Him glory.
The Israelites lives were oriented around God’s presence and in return they received His provision, protection and peace.
“All my longings lie open before You, Lord, my sighing is not hidden from You.” (Psalm 38:9 NIV) God can handle our longings. He is not afraid of human desire. In fact, laying our longing before Him might be the very key to containment and…