the delight is real and so is the compassion for the delight is real

and so is the compassion for any woman with longings unmet or fears abounding or consuming hopes or painful circumstances

recently I realized how badly I want not get stuck in my bubble... and the way I’m trying to do it is by offering the best I can to friends and strangers — intercession. 

praying for policemen that drive past, praying for other moms in Target, praying for people doing yard work, praying for organizations in the area serving the needy in my community... praying God’s mercy and grace and provision and stability and rest and wisdom for everyone I see
tis the beginning of scraped knees and ant bites b tis the beginning of scraped knees and ant bites because we don’t want to wear shoes 🙃
Ooookay, her laugh is the best. So are cousins. An Ooookay, her laugh is the best. So are cousins. And trampolines. And 75 degree April days.
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— Leighton Ford, THE ATTENTIVE LIFE
Spiritual experience is a gift, not something to m Spiritual experience is a gift, not something to muster or manufacture. 

If I ever find the guts to get a tattoo, it would be this. A constant reminder of true reality:

I am saved, kept and loved based on objective facts and grounded in a perfect person, Christ, never my subjective feelings and circumstances and abilities. 

Tim Keller says, “what makes you a Christian is Jesus’ work, not what goes on inside you.”

Experiencing God is not a requirement to live life with Him, but it is a sweet gift and worthy of hungering for. 

Grace through faith. Everything. Always.
✨ Her — only wants to eat cheese, most of the ✨

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Me — not sure what to do with her wild hair, getting creative with God on recharging in moments that aren’t so relaxing, using every minute of nap time for design work and loving it and becoming a bit obsessive with walking our quiet driveway
Some days you wonder how it could be this awesome Some days you wonder how it could be this awesome and other days she keeps trying to eat rocks and you don’t brush your teeth until 3 o’clock. 

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creative · 04/13/2020

Attributes of God Print

There is something joyous, comforting and meaningful about meditating on God. In a day, there is talking and listening to do in prayer; there is worship music as the home’s background or foreground soundtrack; and there is serving and ministering with tasks small and large. But I’m finding it a sweet and rewarding discipline to think about God as I work. Sounds simple, right? Eh.

It’d “work” great for a few hours, or for the first day, but then the intention would get lost amidst other thoughts, plans and tasks. My desire was good, my Object was glorious, but my strategy was lacking.

Then, an idea.

I compiled attributes of God from both of Jen Wilkin’s books on His nature into a pretty list and taped it to the inside of my journal, Bible and now our fridge (there is even a copy folded up in my car, because that’s how much I need assistance). The goal is to glance at it as I walk by the fridge or start to unload the dishwasher or begin cooking a meal. The plan is to choose an attribute, turn it over and around in my heart and mind, worship the Lord and acknowledge both His vastness and His closeness to me. I hope the practice cultivates more awe and enjoyment in our relationship.

I wanted to share it here for anyone who thinks it could aid them in their love and adoration of God throughout the day.


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the delight is real and so is the compassion for the delight is real

and so is the compassion for any woman with longings unmet or fears abounding or consuming hopes or painful circumstances

recently I realized how badly I want not get stuck in my bubble... and the way I’m trying to do it is by offering the best I can to friends and strangers — intercession. 

praying for policemen that drive past, praying for other moms in Target, praying for people doing yard work, praying for organizations in the area serving the needy in my community... praying God’s mercy and grace and provision and stability and rest and wisdom for everyone I see
tis the beginning of scraped knees and ant bites b tis the beginning of scraped knees and ant bites because we don’t want to wear shoes 🙃
Ooookay, her laugh is the best. So are cousins. An Ooookay, her laugh is the best. So are cousins. And trampolines. And 75 degree April days.
always fun when a design job takes you into “the always fun when a design job takes you into “the field” AKA @sanderlingreenhouses
A woman trying to practice centering prayer told T A woman trying to practice centering prayer told Thomas Keating: “I try to keep my mind on God, and to pay attention. But it seems as if I am always being distracted. I must be distracted a thousand times in twenty minutes.” His response to her is a good final word in making peace with our distractibility: “Wonderful.” he replied. “You have a thousand opportunities to turn back to God.”

— Leighton Ford, THE ATTENTIVE LIFE
Spiritual experience is a gift, not something to m Spiritual experience is a gift, not something to muster or manufacture. 

If I ever find the guts to get a tattoo, it would be this. A constant reminder of true reality:

I am saved, kept and loved based on objective facts and grounded in a perfect person, Christ, never my subjective feelings and circumstances and abilities. 

Tim Keller says, “what makes you a Christian is Jesus’ work, not what goes on inside you.”

Experiencing God is not a requirement to live life with Him, but it is a sweet gift and worthy of hungering for. 

Grace through faith. Everything. Always.
✨ Her — only wants to eat cheese, most of the ✨

Her — only wants to eat cheese, most of the time walks on her tiptoes, loves playing with the car seat straps, chews on her finger constantly, has the best smile, learning more words and pushing boundaries something serious

Me — not sure what to do with her wild hair, getting creative with God on recharging in moments that aren’t so relaxing, using every minute of nap time for design work and loving it and becoming a bit obsessive with walking our quiet driveway
Some days you wonder how it could be this awesome Some days you wonder how it could be this awesome and other days she keeps trying to eat rocks and you don’t brush your teeth until 3 o’clock. 

Solidarity, parents.
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