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Give Thanks, Even If Circumstances Say Otherwise

Posted by Nan Jones | Nov 24, 2022 | Uncategorized |

I am so very thankful for each of you, my readers. I want you to know that you are the Beloved of God, the apple of His eye … His special treasure. Even if circumstances say otherwise, give thanks for who He is. Trust His heart. Allow Him to gently lift your chin and tilt your head so that you might look up and behold His glory.

In the light of His presence, the darkness must flee.

In the light of His presence, our difficult places grow smaller because of His greatness.

The Cross Precedes the Crown. Must I Carry It, Lord?

Posted by Nan Jones | Nov 20, 2022 | Uncategorized |

Lord, You are high and lifted up! You are Lord of all, worthy of all praise. Before the crown, You endured the Cross — before the resurrection, there must be the crucifixion.

Even for us, Your children.

You tell us to pick up the Cross and follow You, that in the sufferings of Christ we will find You. Some days, I don’t think I’m strong enough. Must I carry it, Lord?

The Purpose of Transition and the Hush of Glory

Posted by Nan Jones | Nov 17, 2022 | Uncategorized |

Autumn reds have transformed into deepest burgundy velvet; lemon yellows now reflect burnished gold. Stark branches stretch towards the heavens and yield to the purpose of transition from fall into winter, acknowledging the hands of their Creator, the Lord our God.

I picked up my steps as I rounded the curve along our county road. A strong north wind watered my eyes and blushed my cheeks. But my thoughts turned towards Jesus and His unfailing love, especially His mercy, new every morning.

Steady My Heart, Lord. Life has Been Overwhelming

Posted by Nan Jones | Nov 13, 2022 | Uncategorized |

Lord, Your lovingkindness is better than life. Your love sustains me, comforts me, and gives me the strength to endure. Steady my heart, Lord. Life has been hard and I’m feeling overwhelmed.

When I look to You I grow stronger. When I speak truth over the enemy’s lies, anxiety withdraws into the shadows from whence it came.

And Your peace returns.

Encountering God Where a Bench Awaited Me

Posted by Nan Jones | Nov 10, 2022 | Uncategorized |

I grabbed my jacket and took off for a much needed walk. The periwinkle sky of November illuminated the remaining red and yellow leaves of fall. Sunshine bathed me in warmth as I labored up the hill to the white clapboard church where a bench awaited me.

My mind searched for reassurance and fought the unsettled spirit whispering in my ear. I reached the blessed bench. Sitting down, I rested my elbows on my knees, cupping my face in my hands. A frustrated tear trickled down my cheek as I allowed the Lord to search my anxious thoughts.

Author: Nan Jones

Give Thanks, Even If Circumstances Say Otherwise

The Cross Precedes the Crown. Must I Carry It, Lord?

The Purpose of Transition and the Hush of Glory

Steady My Heart, Lord. Life has Been Overwhelming

Encountering God Where a Bench Awaited Me

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