The next word Bonnie uses in her book “Whispers of Rest” is come.
It is an invitation to move in a new direction and to take a risk.
“Come to me, all who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.
Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion?
Get away with me and you’ll recover your life.
I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me…watch how I do it.
Learn the unforced rhythms of grace.
I won’t lay anything heavy or ill fitting on you.
Keep company with me, and you will learn to live freely and lightly.
For I am gentle and humble in heart and you will find rest for your souls.” Matthew 11:28-29
The word come means to arrive by movement.
It is purposeful, with the intention of moving forward.
Bonnie challenges us to enter into a quiet space, so that we can be restored and rested.
I love the line ” learn the unforced rhythms” reminding me of a teachable moment.
In order to do anything well and often we must learn it.
Let us find rest for our souls as we learn to breathe and move forward.
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Philipians 4:13
I can do everything through him who gives me strength. ====================
Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, "I will try again tomorrow."
Courage is not the absence of fear but it's taking action in the midst of it. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, "I will try again tomorrow."
Courage is not the absence of fear but it's taking action in the midst of it. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
A diamond is a chunk of coal that made good under pressure.
It's your heart, not the dictionary that gives meaning to your words. Matthew 12:34 (msg) version.
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Below you will find a few of my favorite websites or blogs. They have given me encouragement and challenged me on this journey.
Below you will find a few of my favorite websites or blogs. They have given me encouragement and challenged me on this journey.
Ann Voskamp's blog A holy Experience
This image of a bleeding heart represents a journey of healing from brokenness to wholeness.
Some of my favorite books:
One thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp
The Jennifer Silvera Story ~ a beautiful story of hope and healing found on amazon.
Chasing Silouettes ~ Emily Weirenga (http://www.emilywierenga.com/)
Hinds feet on High Places by Hannah Hurnard
http:/www.brokennessintobeauty.com/
This image of a bleeding heart represents a journey of healing from brokenness to wholeness.
Some of my favorite books:
One thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp
Chasing Silouettes ~ Emily Weirenga (http://www.emilywierenga.com/)
Hinds feet on High Places by Hannah Hurnard
http:/www.brokennessintobeauty.com/
Welcome
About me:
Married over 46 years and entered into my 65th year of life.
I am a mother of two and grandmother of six and mom to two very spoiled kitties. I love to worship and encourage and of course write whenever I can find a topic or subject to share about.
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The vision for this is to challenge the reader into a new and different way of thinking.
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The vision for this is to challenge the reader into a new and different way of thinking.
I appreciate and always value your comments.
Having others walk alongside
and join in the sharing is part of the process.
Thank you for joining me... on this journey.
As we get encouraged ~ Lord help us to encourage others.
"And the day came when the risk to remain a tight bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom." Anais Nin
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As we get encouraged ~ Lord help us to encourage others.
"And the day came when the risk to remain a tight bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom." Anais Nin
my blog buttonThe crosses are found on a beach at Winema Christian Camp on the Oregon coast.. a place to relax and find God in the process. My favorite place ....to rest and restore my spirit.
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