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How Does a Broken Forest Resemble America?

Posted by Nan Jones | Nov 7, 2024 | Uncategorized |

I’m sitting at my desk looking out at the broken forest behind our home. The marks of Helene’s savage assault still linger. Trees are fully uprooted. Broken limbs dangle, some split in two. Many trees have fallen into the tree beside them, with branches bare and stark in the November sun. I’m reminded of America in the wake of this election season.

Personally, I’m pleased with the results … my candidate won. But my heart is sad and troubled for those whose candidate lost. This battle was like no other, and its ramifications will be felt for many years.

God, Let There be Peace on Earth, Beginning With Me

Posted by Nan Jones | Nov 3, 2024 | Uncategorized |

Father, the days are tumultuous, uncertain, and ripe with harsh regard for one another. Forgive us, Lord. Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me. As Your children, we are called to be Christ-bearers — we are called to be the hands and feet of Jesus … we are called to represent Him well.

And not ourselves.

This often requires dying to self, disregarding the need to be right, and the need to have our opinions heard. But I’m reminded that You reveal Truth because You are Truth.

When God Speaks Life Into Our Troubled Hearts

Posted by Nan Jones | Oct 31, 2024 | Uncategorized |

There is something glorious about the tender watch-care of the Lord our God. He is ever watchful, vigilant, and personal as He oversees His struggling child. He draws near and speaks life into our troubled hearts.

A heart consumed with fear.

A heart overwhelmed by hopelessness.

A heart broken through betrayal and rejection.

Lord, Strengthen Me to Live Worthy of Your Love

Posted by Nan Jones | Oct 27, 2024 | Uncategorized |

Father, this world has gone absolutely crazy. There seems to be no filter on the mouths (or fingertips) of so many people. Immorality is the norm. Decency and respect are apparently old-fashioned. And yet … You have called Your children to be light-bearers — CHRIST-bearers in this world darkened by sin. It’s hard, Lord. Strengthen me to live and walk worthy of Your love.

I’m reminded that it’s not by my might, nor by my power, but by Your Spirit that I can live a life that is blameless and acceptable to You.

Before Winter’s Chill, a Burst of Glory. Life Goes On

Posted by Nan Jones | Oct 24, 2024 | Uncategorized |

God’s message stood stoic before me resting against the hands of time, its grace shadowing the meadow grass with outstretched arms reaching toward heaven. The rhythm of life … a grand old maple. Winter is coming. Barren landscapes. Cold, harsh winds. Brittle, dead leaves. But before the winter blast, the maple tree bursts with glory, a declaration that life goes on.

Fiery reds rub against the orange of apricots. Sprinkled in the kaleidoscope mix, bright yellow glistens in the sun. It seems the grand old maple recognizes the rhythm of life: spring, summer, fall, winter … and then spring returns again. Each season carries its own beauty, its own expression of God’s glory … if we’ll recognize it and celebrate.

Author: Nan Jones

How Does a Broken Forest Resemble America?

God, Let There be Peace on Earth, Beginning With Me

When God Speaks Life Into Our Troubled Hearts

Lord, Strengthen Me to Live Worthy of Your Love

Before Winter’s Chill, a Burst of Glory. Life Goes On

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