There are seasons in our life when we feel trapped, like living inside an earthen jar. We become like liquid inside. Time and circumstances tilt our vessel and we begin to empty out; nothing left to spill. It is not difficult to become emotionally parched, dry, or thirsty; to become absorbed into sorrows sterile ground. Our time becomes so thin and liquid we seem to descend into a loss of spiritual conscientious from the storms and pressures of existence. Christian women are quite knowledgeable regarding seasons in a wasteland of disturbing numbness. We live in seasons of spiritual battle throughout life whether we realize it, or not. How can we live with peace, joy, and contentment when battles are raging all around us? How can we keep from denial when our vessel is empty and cannot comprehend the truth?
Ponderings: How do we unearth peace in a world filled with raging storms that twist the soul of a woman into liquid sorrow, time after time? Last week we put on spiritual boots, and started walking toward worship as a protective covering; a way to peace, contentment, and a release from strongholds. After we lace up our worship-boots we begin walking toward our God; He is our true north. Next, we need to cover our delicate hands with the gloves of prayer. Gloves are made of shapes that fit the fingers, thumb, and wrist. Prayer creates a protective covering for the body, soul, and spirit of God's children.
Coaching: With hands veiled, folded, and in the protective glove of prayer, the Holy Spirit whispers guidance for the journey into contentment. It takes more of God's grace to praise Him while suffering, than when He blesses us. God's grace in us heals, whether we are poured out like liquid from an earthen jar, or we are in a time of blessing. The key is realizing His grace is enough for our needs. However, God did not create puppets so that He could enslave us to do His will. The choice to trust Him is ours. Do you believe He is there with you all the time? He loves you so much that he planned a purpose for your life. Slip on your gloves and warm up in prayer.
"I can do all things through Him who strengthens me" (Phil. 4:13 NASB).
Challenge: This week, the challenge is to stop living in denial. Take a good look at sin in your life, any sin no matter how many times you have denied it. When you are ready to stop the denial, the Spirit of God will begin the healing process within your soul much like a warm and soothing ointment. Sometimes we need to allow the pouring out in order to see the truth. When your time seems to have vanished and there is no more to give, look up to heaven, with your hands folded and covered by the gloves of prayer and your feet covered with worship boots heading true north. Know that He is in control no matter what the circumstances of your liquid time. Will you waste your time being poured out on sorrows sterile soil, or will you stand on solid ground? Where will you stand on purpose?
Nest Week: Tune in to learn the next bit of protective covering of the Spiritually Fortified Batman Suit.
There are seasons in our life when we feel trapped, like living inside an earthen jar. We become like liquid inside. Time and circumstances tilt our vessel and we begin to empty out; nothing left to spill. It is not difficult to become emotionally parched, dry, or thirsty; to become absorbed into sorrows sterile ground. Our time becomes so thin and liquid we seem to descend into a loss of spiritual conscientious from the storms and pressures of existence. Christian women are quite knowledgeable regarding seasons in a wasteland of disturbing numbness. We live in seasons of spiritual battle throughout life whether we realize it, or not. How can we live with peace, joy, and contentment when battles are raging all around us? How can we keep from denial when our vessel is empty and cannot comprehend the truth?
Ponderings: How do we unearth peace in a world filled with raging storms that twist the soul of a woman into liquid sorrow, time after time? Last week we put on spiritual boots, and started walking toward worship as a protective covering; a way to peace, contentment, and a release from strongholds. After we lace up our worship-boots we begin walking toward our God; He is our true north. Next, we need to cover our delicate hands with the gloves of prayer. Gloves are made of shapes that fit the fingers, thumb, and wrist. Prayer creates a protective covering for the body, soul, and spirit of God's children.
Coaching: With hands veiled, folded, and in the protective glove of prayer, the Holy Spirit whispers guidance for the journey into contentment. It takes more of God's grace to praise Him while suffering, than when He blesses us. God's grace in us heals, whether we are poured out like liquid from an earthen jar, or we are in a time of blessing. The key is realizing His grace is enough for our needs. However, God did not create puppets so that He could enslave us to do His will. The choice to trust Him is ours. Do you believe He is there with you all the time? He loves you so much that he planned a purpose for your life. Slip on your gloves and warm up in prayer.
Challenge: This week, the challenge is to stop living in denial. Take a good look at sin in your life, any sin no matter how many times you have denied it. When you are ready to stop the denial, the Spirit of God will begin the healing process within your soul much like a warm and soothing ointment. Sometimes we need to allow the pouring out in order to see the truth. When your time seems to have vanished and there is no more to give, look up to heaven, with your hands folded and covered by the gloves of prayer and your feet covered with worship boots heading true north. Know that He is in control no matter what the circumstances of your liquid time. Will you waste your time being poured out on sorrows sterile soil, or will you stand on solid ground? Where will you stand on purpose?
Nest Week: Tune in to learn the next bit of protective covering of the Spiritually Fortified Batman Suit.