Finding hope in the hard spaces.
grief, grief + mourning, Widow Talk, mind
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Circle of Support, grief, grief + mourning, mind, Widow Talk
Circle of Support, grief + mourning, Widow Talk, grief
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When you’re grieving, sleep doesn’t come easy. Your brain’s “cleaning crew” - the glymphatic system - can’t do its work, leaving you foggy and exhausted. In this gentle guide, written for widows, discover how deep rest, hydration, natural care like essential oils, and small kindnesses can help your body and mind find rhythm again.
The worst thing you can say to a widow is a phrase that minimizes her pain, compares her grief, or tries to fix what can’t be fixed. The best thing you can do is offer presence, honesty, and compassion.
When I was newly widowed, I heard words that stung more than silence. People meant well, but their attempts left me feeling more abandoned. This guide is for anyone who wants to love widows well — to bring comfort instead of clichés.
Here are some common phrases widows hear that wound instead of help:
“At least he’s in a better place.”
“Everything happens for a reason.”
“You’ll find someone else.”
“God won’t give you more than you can handle.”
“I know exactly how you feel.”
“You should be moving on by now.”
Why These Words Hurt
They minimize the depth of loss.
They add guilt or shame when grief doesn’t fit a timeline.
They shift focus to fixing instead of being present.
They ignore the uniqueness of every widow’s story.
Grief is not a problem to solve — it’s a story to honor.
Here are phrases that bring comfort without pressure:
“I’m so sorry. I can’t imagine the weight you’re carrying.”
“Your love story mattered — and still matters.”
“I don’t have words, but I’m here with you.”
“Can I sit with you?”
“What feels hardest today?”
“Would you like to share a memory?”
Pause before you speak. Ask: Will this bring comfort or create distance?
Offer more presence than words. Silence can be holy.
Listen without fixing. A widow’s story matters more than your answer.
Remember important dates. A note or call on anniversaries means everything.
If you’re here because you want to love a widow well, thank you. Your presence matters more. When you choose compassion over clichés, you remind her she’s not abandoned in the hardest season of her life.
“Q: What is the worst thing to say to a widow?
A: Phrases like “At least he’s in a better place” or “You’ll move on soon” often feel minimizing or dismissive.
Q: What words bring comfort to a widow?
A: Honest, compassionate words like “I’m so sorry” or “I’m here with you”.
Q: How can I support a widow without saying the wrong thing?
A: Focus on presence, avoid clichés, and acknowledge their loss directly.
”
emotions, grief, grief + mourning
in the kitchen, inthekitchen, kitchen
Grief and stress can wear your immune system down quickly. Fire Cider provides tremendous health benefits to your immune system and it is really easy to make. Below you will find a simple how-to for making the Fire Cider with different options for using it: salad dressings, stir fry sauce, red curry and some delish golden milk.
Grief is more than thoughts, or feelings, it is a full body experience. It impacts our entire bodies. Which means what we do with our grief can make a tremendous difference. Whether we stuff it, store it, reserve it, repress it - or we allow it, feel it, work through it, honor it, finding our unique ways to move it and respect it the way it deserves.
Recently I heard that the loss of a love is like a rock. We can stick it in our pocket, we can hold it up to view it, we can stick it in a bag we are carrying, we can hold it to our heart… but we are carrying it from now until forever. HOW we carry it can change, where we carry it can change, how we and when we choose to. look at it may change. But the weight and size of it won’t diminish. But, in carrying that rock, we will develop new techniques, muscles, and balance. We will learn, we will adapt.
One of the best parts of walking through grief with someone is finding the beautifully bittersweet ways of allowing, honoring and working through the hard spaces of adjusting to this added weight of grief. This is where we find hope.
Hope is not sticking a bandaid of words or ideas over pain, it is in hearing, feeling, sharing, and processing stories, memories, and current grief impact on our hearts, minds, bodies and relationships. Grief isn’t about letting go but about carrying it with. That idea has some discomfort that comes with because who wants to feel loss forever, and it brings a sense of relief with permission to be vulnerably raw about the truth of what you are feeling today.
I’m rooting for you in the space of this. I’m praying God is meeting you right where you are, showing you it is okay, all the feelings. He is not disappointed, or distant, he is ever-presently in this with you. Just as you are. And maybe the hardest part is feeling that or believing it. But I pray you do. I pray you know that you know, that God has never walked away, or taken his eyes off of you, he has been holding you all along. All you need to do right now is find ways to rest in that truth.
If you would like to book an appointment with me to discover some ways to move through your grief, you can set up a consult appointment here.
Dealing with grief isn't just about “feeling” sad—it can also show up in surprising physical ways that you might not be aware of. Often in grief we are just trying to get by, pushing on and/or sometimes repressing. These common responses may work short-term but long term can create some additional setbacks for us. Here are five unexpected physical symptoms that can come from grief unexpressed (or unmoved):
Aching All Over: Ever noticed your body feels achy or sore for no apparent reason? Grief can actually make your muscles tense up, causing back pain, headaches, or even joint stiffness.
Tummy Troubles: When you're grieving, it's not uncommon to experience digestive issues like stomachaches, bloating, or changes in your bathroom routine. Stress really does a number on your gut!
Catch Every Cold: Grief can weaken your immune system, leaving you more vulnerable to catching every bug that goes around. So, if you find yourself constantly under the weather, it might be more than just bad luck.
Heart Flutter: Have you ever felt your heart racing or fluttering unexpectedly? Emotional stress from grief can cause palpitations or irregular heartbeats that can feel pretty unsettling.
Sleep Struggles: Whether it's trouble falling asleep or feeling exhausted all the time, grief can seriously mess with your sleep patterns. It's like your mind and body are working overtime, making it hard to get the rest you need.
Recognizing these physical signs of grief is important because it shows how much our emotions can impact our bodies. Taking care of yourself during tough times isn't just about talking it out—it's also about being kind to your body, getting support from friends and family, and maybe even seeking help from a professional if you need it. Remember, it's okay to feel all these things, and taking care of yourself is always the right move.
If you feel stuck or are looking to find new ways to process your grief, you can sign up for a 30 min. consult with me here.
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Trauma, it isn’t what happened, it is what happens within us as a result of harsh life events that impacted us. When we can’t process properly in the moment of the event it stores itself up in our mind and bodies. And it wreaks havoc just sitting there. Ignoring it just isn’t good enough, it’s eating at us, whether we can identify the damage or not. So, what do we do? We begin with recognition. We start by not being afraid to tap into what hasn’t been dealt with yet. I’ve created (what I think) is a fun process to loosen up and let go a little.
FREE worksheet. Save + Print. Recognizing Trauma thru Mind Scribble Worksheet | Essentially Loved
It all started today when I was watching a REALLY good sermon on Trauma. You heard me right, a sermon on Trauma. Craig Groeschel at Life Church did an excellent job of unpacking what trauma is, how important it is for the healing process to recognize it, and how this leads to a place where you can eventually use your pain for a purpose by helping others. This info wasn’t new to me but an idea in response to it was.
As I was listening to the end of the sermon an image of a worksheet popped into my head. I quickly created this worksheet and decided to give it a try. I have to say, I loved the process of it. I snuggled up on my cozy couch, with a cozy blanket, rolled some breathe on my chest to open my airways and mind, got my pens ready, and relaxed my way into the process.
As I was began I went in with a black pen to write down past events that popped into my head. I didn’t allow myself time to sit and process each event, I just remembered, jotted it down, and moved on to the next one. Then I decided to go back and create a more artistic expression with it. I grabbed colored pens and quickly scanned my life once again (starting a little younger), writing down what came to mind in a few words. For some of my entries I used letters, initials, or code words.
Feel free to save and print out the image on the left to complete your own. It’s free. I am SO for you finding freedom from the bound pain. I’m over here right now praying for you and your process. I know God cares so deeply about all you have been through. and he wants to help you heal. He really does.
Once you have worked through this and sat with it a little make sure and check back here. I’ll be sharing new posts to help with some next steps once you get this completed.
BIG SIGH, say a prayer asking God to hold you tight through the process, and let’s get to work.
You got this!
grief, grief + mourning, mind, encouragement
The other day I was sitting rather mindlessly allowing my thoughts to move with ease bouncing back and forth through memories and my current day situation. This relaxed state of mind practice seems quite natural to most but non-existent to many who are grieving. To allow the grieving mind to drift is to consider the thought of physically jumping into a boxing ring. You don’t know what thought will take that swing that leads to a knockout. The fact I was free to relax my thinking and coast back to review the lived-out chapters showed I was making progress.
As I sat there seeing the chapters of life without Dave flipping before me God revealed a piece of His beautiful offering that had helped provide me with shelter in the midst of the pelting grief storm. It was a question that was posed to me over, and over, and over, and over, and over, again and again. A question of weighted words that wouldn’t make space for a flippant answer. It was a question pointed like a magnifying scope looking straight to the core of my entire being.
“Do you trust me?” -Jesus
You see, my body and mind took many different forms in my grief: from laid out flat sleeping to a curled-up sobbing fetal position. From arms waving in the air praising, to my head resting on my Bible soaking. From scuffing my feet through the red soil of Africa serving, to lounging at my friend’s cabin receiving. From voraciously studying and creating in order to provide my way, to trying to relax just enough to find calm in my racing heart with solitude and rest.
I was scared in the face of the unknown and I was doing everything I knew I should to find my way and make my path straight. Until I couldn’t, and then I would run like crazy and try to escape the pain. Until I realized the pain follows you because it is part of you, it dwells within. There is no escaping it. So, back to creating. Back to learning. Back to doing. Back to… you name it.
BUT THROUGHOUT.
This is the part that matters most. This is the plumbline of truth that keeps our foundation level when we build upon it. That repeated question asked throughout the mayhem of my stability-building attempts: “Do YOU trust ME?” -Jesus?
The question would often catch me off-guard, stop me in my tracks, and take my heaving breath away from me. My vision would narrow in on Him, eyes locking, nerves settling, worries decreasing, fear subsiding, grounding found. “YES.” “I trust YOU, Jesus.”
“I question this world and the people in it, myself included. But I trust you yesterday, today, and forever.” Honestly. In the wake of the storms, my answer is still YES. More now than ever. and with that trust, the next step comes a little easier. Jesus is indeed trustworthy even in the unknown and in the broken.
I could write five chapters on this but for now, I want to keep it to this next point: When the unknown of your future gets loud or feels shakey, there is a way through it. This pattern of a repeated trust statement changes things. The key is that you have to believe it. You have to envision a very real Jesus holding your hand, scooping you up, leading the way, walking alongside, gazing into your eyes, and seeing the very core of your being. He knows you, He loves you, and every single thing about you matters to Him. He has a plan for you and it is a really good one.
Not despite the broken but because of it.
Do you trust Him?
emotions, grief, grief + mourning, mind
Pain, it’s natural for us to want to avoid it, right? Our built in avoidance techniques shift into gear before we even recognize them. This leads us to a place of trapped emotions. These emotions can wreak havoc in our mind and bodies.
I don’t know what events lead you here. But for me the alarms signals began blaring after I lost my husband. I had been through a lot of loss + hardship prior to. Unfortunately, I thought I was handling the past events fine. As I have been learning new ways to process my sadness and recognize triggers old stuff has emerged as well. My body was keeping the score.
So in this post I want to WELCOME YOU to a simple practice of honoring your sadness. Helping you to see that you don’t need to be afraid of it or press it down. I want you to have freedom from the fear of sadness leaking out or erupting by practicing ways to welcome it. With the practice of holding sadness sessions, by allowing it and moving it through, it will help release a lot of the pressure of the unexpected outbursts. Oh, triggers will still bring some tears but they may not have the same energy behind them and you will know what helps you to move through it. This really helps, truly.
You want to start by creating a safe space and protected time. Someplace you feel comfortable and won’t be easily interrupted. You may want music playing, essential oils diffusing, a candle lit, a cozy blanket, or the fresh air with grass underneath you. Just find space somewhere that you feel safe enough.
The next thing I do is grab some scriptures and read them asking God for his clarity and truth to be present as I begin to feel and process. I invite Him into the space with me. This reminds me that I am NOT ALONE, He is leading.
Then I grab an essential oil and put a drop in the palm of my hand and rub my palms together. While my brain is preparing to settle into the memories or situation I am doing my deep breathing. In through my nose for 5 seconds, exhale through my nose for 7-11 seconds. and repeat, and repeat, and repeat. Eventually I drop my hands, my eyes are closed and tears are streaming. (Keep the tissue close by and make sure the oils aren’t on your finger tips for the tear wipes.)
Often during this time Jesus arrives on the scene and shows me something new about it. Not always, but often. When that I like to journal down the notes.
This process seems simple enough, doesn’t it? Just wait until you make a commitment to start practicing this and you will see how powerful it is. God is a creative God and as you begin trying this He will show you new things to try and do in response.
The goal of this isn’t to circle and spin in one thought, it is to learn how to move through them. These hurts are stored in our memory banks but how we respond to them makes a big difference in how we show up in the world. If you feel stuck you may need professional help to learn some new techniques or skills. Don’t be afraid of that either. Seeking help is one of the bravest things you can do and it is such a terrific reminder that you are not in this alone. People care and want to help you!
I am also listing oils specifically helpful for processing sadness. These essential oils can do a multitude of things but today I am sharing a list of them for emotional support with sadness. Breathe is exceptionally good for this particular practice as it opens the airways and clears thinking.
Hope essential oil blend
Rose essential oil
Console essential oil blend
Citrus Bliss essential oil blend
Ylang Ylang essential oil
Siberian fir essential oil
Peppermint essential oil
Eucalyptus essential oil
These are terrific natural options for helping your mind to relax, release, feel and move through.
I’m praying for you and your process. I know God is with you in this, and so am I.
Grief can take a real toll on your mind, brain and body. It rolls in with all of it’s heaviness and the questioning sets in with it.
Will I be able to handle this? It feels like too much. How long will this last? Am I going to make it? I still feel broken.
And we get questions from people, we feel the opinions of others (whether they be real or not), we listen to the experts, and we compare.
The more restless we get, the more inferior we feel in our grief, the more our mind sees and experiences a psychological threat. And next thing we know our focus narrows, our brain spins, our body responds with all of stress alarms and signals. We become even more tired.
The great news is that we can interrupt this tiresome toxic pattern by following the following steps:
As we recognize our patterns and establish new ways to rewire them we begin to heal. The first step starts with our thoughts, our beliefs about ourselves.
We have to hijack the cycle by inserting new, positive, thoughts that speak the truth about who God created us to be and who He says He is for us. We may be running a bit short on strength but the One will always be more than enough.
Identify the root of the negative thought
Develop a statement of truth that offsets that thought. Know it well.
Whenever your pattern presents itself spout out that statement and break the pattern. And praise God for helping you to recognize it and do something about it.
The truth is that God has designed you beautifully. He has created you for a purpose knowing full well every single chapter of your story and how they would equip you for the next. He understands the weariness of it all and He is right there with you in the thick of it.
Trust me, I know this is not an easy journey. But it is worth doing well, you are worth the investment of proper grief healing. This is just the beginning but it is a good one…
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Hair loss often occurs as a result of stress in the mind or body and sometimes all it needs is a little boost of love and nourishment with essential oils to boost those hair follicles back into high gear.
Natural ingredients are important, you certainly don’t want to stick toxic chemicals near your brain. However, it also matters which natural products you choose in order to receive maximum benefits.
essential oils are a no brained, by now we are pretty certain you know the difference between real, pure and potent essential oils and the brands off the grocery store shelves. If not, check out our page on the essentials.
but the carrier oils you use have different qualities as well. Like the comedogenic rating of each oil which tells you it’s absorption rate, basically. We have chosen some of our favorite noncomedogenic oils to use in this serum paired with really potent essential oils that each have specific reasons for being included in this serum.
The image in the photo above shows the real results of our friend who used the serum over a period of 2+ weeks and washed her hair every five days. Every scalp is different, there are a ton of factors that play into reasons behind hair loss. No matter what, this will help boost your hair follicles back toward better health. You will also receive a ton of other health benefits.
This serum is going to do wonders. Even if you don’t struggle with hair thinning or loss, this will boost the health and growth of your hair. We suggest using this once a week on a regular basis.
grief + mourning, in the kitchen, inthekitchen, emotions
I know, I know… it has gluten, it has sugar… and these things are not terrific for your health. However, there is something about embracing the traditions passed down every once in a while. They remind you of heartfelt days of the past, love around a table, laughter. It evokes happy and comforting emotions.
And this right here is exactly that. My Grandma’s Apple Dumplings brought us together every single time. And when I make them… same. And when my daughters make them… same. We gather + we belly laugh. Somehow the two go hand in hand.
So here is a short version of the recipe if you already have a pie crust and apple filling you love. BUT I seriously doubt it will out-do my Grandma’s which is on the two image spread below.
(Also - side note: I prefer my dumpling crust a bit thicker than a typical pie crust. )
I’d love to hear how they turn out. Drop a note below in the comments.
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Grief is sneaky.
Grief is heavy.
Grief is exhausting.
Grief can deplete us to a place where we barely recognize ourselves.
And here is the thing…
Sometimes it wears us down to a level that not only impacts our state of mind but our bodies and potentially our belief systems as well. We may end up believing we don’t have anything in us to pull out of the pit we are currently in. That is a flat-out LIE though… even in the depths of grief, we can still continue to take steps towards healing.
That is what this post is all about. Having a super simple tool on hand that feels darn good, is relaxing, and helps you take steps towards healing.
I have found at the end of the day, during the time that pillow talk would typically happen, I needed a way to care for myself and remind myself I was going to be okay. Somehow, my evening process with this simple technique was not only caring for me but it also helped me to remember I was wanting to show up better and stronger for my future.
Note: You aren’t limited to using it at night, these tools and techniques can be used any time of day, whenever grief overwhelm strikes. Many of the oils do assist
Let me tell you a little bit about why I chose these specific essential oils included in my Grief Serum Recipe. Each one provides essential oils that help provide emotional stability, promote movement throughout the mind + body, and are especially good for the skin. I am telling you these are grief-busting oils. They target the areas that grief has tried to make me out, and I am guessing you as well.
Look, I am not saying this is a “do this and BAM, IT’S INSTANTLY BETTER.” But what I am saying is it truly is a soothing technique that does a lot more than just feel good. Whether you feel them or not your body and mind are responding, and with consistent use there will be substantial change. And yes, how it does work for me instantly is in the reminder that I care about myself, I care about my future, I care about how I process my grief and move forward.
I have a graphic posted with the recipe, the number on each essential oil bottle is how many drops to put in the 10ml roller bottle, and then top with baobab oil. You can use another low-comedogenic oil but this one is an absolute favorite of mine.
Make sure you check out the graphics I have posted here to see more on the oil-specific benefits. And feel free to do your own check on each one, you will be BLOWN AWAY. So good!
If you don’t have these specific oils I have a link to grab them here: GRIEF SKINCARE OILS
This investment towards natural health is completely worth it and trust me, there are SO many additional uses for these beauties. (If you decide to grab these make sure and send me a note so I can get you my additional uses booklet.)
Items you will need:
Frankincense, Helichrysum, Blue Tansy + Roman Chamomile
10ml White / Gold Rollerbottles
There are a whole host of resources you can use to learn new techniques for self-administered face, foot, and body massage. The book I have listed above is really simple to follow along with and in the thick of heavy grief simple matters. I also have a lymphatic book that is spectacular: The Book of Lymph , if you want to get a little more specific in areas you are addressing. I use it for my sinus congestion. One more item I find really helpful is my Gua Sha stone, it is cool + smooth, I love the way it glides across my skin with the grief serum. These aren’t necessary, just for those who like to dive deep quickly. The essential oils + the baobab oil in a roller bottle, and your hands, are all you need to do the basic techniques in the beginner’s book.
I’d love to hear your feedback after trying this nightly for a few weeks. Let me know if you experience slightly deeper sleep, calmer nerves, or maybe a spark of nurture has lit for your weary soul.
Grief is hard work but it is SO worth it! I am praying this technique becomes a simple and effective tool for you to have in your grief toolbox.
Grief is a bugger. It can take a serious toll. I think when we lose a loved one we all expect our minds to be deeply troubled and overwhelmed, our bodies to feel heavy, as well as our hearts hurting. And by heart, I mean the one that is not physically pumping blood but more of an identifiable place within us that we store up our treasures.
But the fact is, that grief doesn’t just impact our thought or emotional life. Grief deeply impacts our entire being; our blood-pumping heart as well as the rest of our body. Our minds + bodies get pretty darn stressed in the wake of loss . We have some pretty great systems in place to help us cope but they certainly tucker out over time.
And here is the deal… grief is rarely, if ever, short-term. So, our bodies get stressed and just can’t handle the load well… our stress alarms begin to get uber-sensitive and go off haphazardly. With each ringing alarm, our poor nerves get frazzled and tattered. Can you feel it? Do you relate?
IF so, how many times a day does your stress alarm go off irrationally? Do you get startled at the slightest thing?
Grief has an array of effects on our body but a very common one is an overactive fight or flight response. I know this is still an active problem for me.
Acute stress unresolved can quickly become chronic stress. It’s important to learn some calming and restorative techniques that can help you deal with it as it hits.
I have a list of really great natural options. They differ depending on the setting. If I am out and about my response looks a lot different than if I am at home where I have privacy.
But my #1 quick go-to is grabbing a mint or citrus essential oil bottle, cracking the cap off and inhaling the thing for 1-2 minutes. BIG DEEP breaths in through my nose and out through my mouth help me to slow down my brain enough to talk to God about what I am facing - even if I can only get out “Help me, God.”
The other thing that happens in that moment is the essential oils begin to work with my brain at processing those feelings while helping my nerves to calm down. Just smelling them accomplishes this.
This is my quick + easy approach in an emergency situation. I do have a particular process I go through to help me work through my grief on a deeper level. I have shared some of it in the Hope for the Grieving Heart self-guided digital workbook. It’s available in our store.
One thing I am sure of, it is REALLY important to fund your way to work through it and process it. Stuffing, or avoiding will not work long-term. Your body really does keep the score.
If you need more help discovering what works for you make sure and check out my book or pop over to our instagram account. We have a lot more resources coming your way.
My one prayer for every single person wiggling their way through grief is this, that you truly feel Jesus meeting you in the thick of it. That you have energy enough to look for him and listen. He has the sweetest way of meeting you in the depths and tending to your broken heart. Other things are needed but they don’t amount to much without him.
Healing through grief isn’t easy but it is SO WORTH IT!
emotions, grief, grief + mourning, mind, encouragement
She sat there, or was trying to. Even the task of sitting brought discomfort. It required stillness, and stillness allowed for ALL of the emotions to be felt. If only she could just keep doing, moving, planning….
but she was exhausted. All of her attempts at grief escape had left her depleted. Her mind + body needed rest but the physical and mental exhaust had only dropped the defensive walls down to the surface of the grief flood waters, they were brimming, beginning to splash over a little. How might she avoid the onrushing waves that were certain to crash in soon? Oh, please, not now….
She was tired. Too tired for the heavy weep of sorrow. Oh, so tired… but oh so unsettled. Letting the grief flow freely was still so difficult, so painful.
But so was avoiding it, just a different kind of steady pain that she barely recognized was happening. Recognized or not, it was crippling her. It was taking her out, little by little, day by day. She had to find a way…
And so she did, and she still does. Because grief is certain to come and go.
But now, most of the time, she knows when to welcome it, and how she can do that best.
Let’s see if some of the tips in the slide show above help you. I tried to think of some of the biggest issues I have faced coping with grief during the holidays. It’s challenging, I won’t lie. But, we do have options that can help us manage better, help us find our way through it with a little more ease. It isn’t easy but it feels better after we do it. Honest!
I created a mini-book for you to help to move through the holidays. It has more detailed information and access to some of what I use regularly in my Grief Toolbox. You can click the link HERE for my HOPE for the Grieving Heart Mini-Book. It is only $6.95, up for a very limited time at just a fraction of the cost that my physical book will be. So grab it while you can!
I think we are all aware the world evolves. One look at history and it’s proven. Everything changes, some things recycle, some things just plain fade. But there is always a NEW IDEA about what is seen as BEAUTIFUL, what the world sees as ATTRACTIVE. What we should be STRIVING for. So, who is it deciding all of this. Do we know them? Are they absolutely for our best? Do they even KNOW US?
And yet, their opinions weigh so heavily on our minds, subconsciously much of the time. Nevertheless, the unrecognized voice is loud. We compare, we strive, we desire, we pine over, we seek, we buy, we try…
and most of the time we fall short of the goal.
Why is that?
Because most of the time, this is not what we were created for. We are rating ourselves and striving for something outside of what our matchless maker has designed for us. Our creator has SO MUCH to say about us, over us and into us. It’s unending, never stops. His love radiates onto us and fills us up.
His plan for us is SO GOOD! But we may be so busy head down to the grindstone or head up in the clouds, that we miss what he is speaking into us. Of friend, how many times has this been me? Too many to count. You too probably, or you wouldn’t have made it this far on the page. But here is the HOPE, it’s never too late. He ALWAYS has MORE for us. It may be different but it will never be less. He just doesn’t work that way.
So, how do we balance this out better? What keeps us grounded in WHO God says we are and believing it? Because once we do this everything that follows changes. I know you believe that. If we truly know and BELIEVE what He says about us we show up differently, we accomplish different things, we feel differently, we LOVE more + we worry less. The striving ceases and the longing for Him increases. And this all comes about by being in relationship with Jesus…daily. I mean, face to face, I love you + you love me, Jesus time.
So, if we must strive, let’s strive for this one thing: MORE JESUS.
The WORLD’s ideas of perfection will always fall short and feel flat. You were designed for so much more than that. I can’t wait to see what it is. Oh, and I will because when you start stepping towards it you are going to SHINE for all to see! That’s love on display, right there, and NOTHING is more BEAUTIFUL than that.
