Here we have the list of unwelcome visitors.
The solicitors that first, maybe, knock gently, then rudely barge their way in at any slightly open door.
Sometimes we simply need to take charge of what we will allow into our hearts & minds... and what we need to kick to the curb.
We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.
But then... we have sweet reminders of what it means to {LOVE well & LIVE well.}
Reminders that come in all shapes & sizes. Reminders that I'd surely miss if I wasn't hungry to rid myself of those unwelcome visitors. Reminders that I hope I acknowledge and appreciate every single day from here on out... reminder like:
The sun rising earlier so I get to drive to work in a brilliant splash of orange, yellow, and red light.
Birds chirping in the crisp, clear morning.
A whole, beautiful hour of hot coffee, cuddles, and reading by the fire with my favorite 6 year old.
Watching things fall into place that you spent at least 48 hours worrying and fretting over. Learning to let go, slowly but surely...
Sweet, encouraging, challenging, truth-filled conversations with people close to my heart. So blessed!
EXCITED about the future -- getting ready for another summer in Panama & preparing for staff with a campus ministry at Boise State next year.
She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.
See how the whole "taking your thoughts" captive thing can change EVERYTHING?!
So thankful for the effects of TRUTH on this weary heart.
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