She is clothed with strength and dignity…
Tag: Encouragement
The Great Encourager
I have been told that I am an encourager. I probably see this unmet need in others because I myself need a ton of encouragement to keep moving forward. We can find that encouragement in friends, in our spouses, but more than anywhere else, in Jesus Christ. Because He knows just what we’re going through, and He knows just what we need at that moment to continue on the path. Just as I have, you also can have the Great Encourager speak to you and give you courage, to face your dreams, your fears, and your next steps. I know for me, the verses, “I tell you, Look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest!” (John 4:35) and “Cast your bread upon the waters” (Eccl 11:1) and “Whatever you do, work at it with all your might” speak to me especially right now as I’m venturing out on the waters of the unknown. No person can know exactly what to tell this complicated person that I am, only my Maker can speak perfectly to me.
Jesus speaks powerful words to me each day as I spend time with him through reading the Bible, praying constantly, and making decisions based upon obedience to His truths. If you are confused, or unsure, or looking for the right path, for today or for the future, I encourage you to spend time with Jesus. He wants you to seek Him more than anything, and you will find satisfaction and peace when you come to Him.
For more devotionals…
Whatever is True
Parenting Resources
Sometimes as parents we get to that point where we need guidance! We’re out of our own ideas! Scriptural guidance and prayer is best, and many times advice from an expert helps. This is just a starting list, but here are a few books that I believe help parents navigate parenting! Click HERE
Be Still
Live Your Calling
On Joy Forney’s site, she mentions being in her “sweet spot.” She says “let us revel in who God has made us to be!” I love this. I don’t fit the mold, and I’ve tried to figure out how to be authentic with who I am with this website that I believe God is calling me to do. I have wrestled with parts of it, because I don’t want to minimize Christianity by including finding bargains, because that could be perceived as materialism. And I don’t want to leave out the devotions and verses either because I believe that brings Glory to the one who deserves it all! As I procrastinate and lead myself to believe that this site is not ready or polished enough, I am missing out on sharing my heart and passion for God and for living a lifestyle that honors God, with our money, time, love and gifts. So, I’m going to go there- live in my sweet spot. Share the things that make me tick, like saving money- I’m passionate about that! My career before kids was negotiating contracts and finding ways for a big company to save money. I loved that! And now we serve in our church and I realize the needs women have for resources about raising a family, loving in marriage, and being the women of God we are created to be! I’ve learned so much in our leadership roles and in being a mom! And using photography, web design, analytics, and all of these other things that intrigue me and keep me learning…this website is such an outlet for that.
So, it’s time to stop hiding and just put it out there. It’s time to Live My Calling. And you should too!!
