Abuse

It’s a given that any form of abuse is not to be tolerated. That type of reality devastates my heart, but few things bring me to tears faster than hearing or seeing an animal abuse story. I’m not a weepy person, but I’ll do the ugly cry every time.

Abandonment

God’s truth is a lifeline for us and in this blog, I want to talk specifically about abandonment. It could have happened moments ago, maybe it’s ongoing or even decades past, it doesn’t matter; it’s never too late to be set free from the pain. If the pain still exists, then God wants to heal it.

In Him

Everything that we are aware of in our created world and everything that we are not aware of beyond our existence are all authored by Him, God. Without exception all in existence here and beyond is through Him and for Him and in He and more importantly, He holds it all together.

It’s Always Been You

Each of us makes our own music for the Lord. It may look different because our instrument isn’t necessarily an actual musical instrument. Your voice is an instrument based on the words you speak both over yourself and others. A pen and paper are instruments to encourage, lift and motivate. Your hands are instruments as you tend to your family, pay your bills, and show up for work. Your arms are instruments as you lift your elderly parent/neighbor or give a hug. Engaging in life, relationship and responsibility can be considered a form of worship. Where we focus the eyes of your heart determines whether our unique sound comes from a heart of obedience, gratitude and love or the opposite. It is a form of worship, service to God.

Starts and Ends

Self-care day! Let’s recline in the Lord together. Find a comfortable place, preferably quiet. Take a couple of deep breaths and turn your affections toward the Lord. Everything starts and ends with Christ.