God Himself is Making Me Whole
Day 2: Well maybe the worst part about taking up a 31 day writing challenge is…day 2.
Just kidding! Actually, I’m interested to see what God is going to say through this post because it has been a day of some serious soul work. It is work that I’m not ready to share, but it has been digging-deep-under-the-surface kind of intense. And believe it or not, it has been good.
I’ve got your curiosity up now, don’t I? Sorry about that, but there are times when deep work of the soul is between you and the Holy Spirit. And that’s okay, cause that’s the way we are around here. We give each other grace to be where we are and love each other as we are. This makes us soul friends. Right?
What’s good for your soul?
May God Himself–this is the personal touch of God, active and present. Paul asks for God to do something special.
The God who makes everything holy and whole…I can’t contain myself. I’m shouting HALLELUJAH right now. This is what God delights to do–He is a God of wholeness, bringing all of us back into completeness that we were created for.
Today, I looked straight and brave into some broken places in my life, places bent and warped by the pressure of expectations, fears, and failures. I have counted the cost and uncovered the thin places that have become brittle. How well I know this soul need for God Himself. This caring One who makes everything, including me and my broken pieces, holy and whole.
Strength for my soul.
On a day like today, a day that has been long years coming, can I tell you how precious this is? To affirm and rejoice that God Himself is doing something extraordinary in midst of the mess and beauty, the hard and the sweet, the joy and the hurt of the life I live?
Can I tell you how precious this is– that this same God is working in your life too? This Make-you-holy-and-whole work is for you. I don’t know what soul-needs you have, but I know that you’ve got them. We all do, this side of heaven. And when you rely on Christ, He is making you holy and whole too.
No matter what.
All the way whole brings us all the way into God.
This is wholeness: complete in all its parts, in no part wanting or unsound.
Another translation says, sanctify you entirely. This is no half-way kind of talk. God is in the process of making us all-the-way whole and holy. This is sacred work of a life that only God can do, and there are no half-measures with God.
He is, and He will–…put you together—spirit, soul, and body—and keep you fit for the coming of our Master, Jesus Christ.
This Soul–
The word soul comes from the Greek word psychē, and it refers to the seat of the feelings, desires, affections, aversions (our heart, soul etc.)
The soul is the inner man or innermost part. Home of our personality, our soul is made up of mind, will, and emotions. It is through our soul that we relate to others, make choices, dream dreams, draw conclusions, and run wild with feelings.
Do you know what this means?
Think of all the work, the time, and the sheer grit-your-teeth effort we put into getting ourselves together. If God is taking the responsibility to put us together whole and holy, we can stop trying so hard to make ourselves fit into molds of ideals and expectations. We can take a deep, long breath and relax into His capable hands.
Spirit, soul, and body–God is bringing all our parts together, reaching to the deep places we can’t get to, and bringing them into line with His plan and purpose.<Tweet.
This is one of my favorite Oswald Chambers quotes,
Now just maybe there is a Hallelujah beginning to bubble up in your soul as well.
Be sure to leave me a comment and say hello! If you know someone who needs a little soul strength, won’t you share this post?
Day 2: God Himself is Making Me Whole
Day 3: Recharge with a Short Rest for the Soul
Day 4: The Soul Strength of Delighting in God
Day 5: Soul Notes: God’s Smile is for You
Day 6: Soul Search: Why are You so Hard on Yourself?
Day 7: Soul Struggle: What’s the Big Deal About the Flesh?
Day 8: Soul Questions: Do You Like You?
Day 10: Soul Conflict: Faith or Flesh?
Day 11: Soul Doing: What are You Up To?
Day 12: Soul Sabbath: Discovering the Rest of God
Day 13: Soul Thoughts in Pictures
Day 15: Soul Confidence: You are Enough
Day 16: Soul Messages: What are Your Feelings Telling You?
Day 17: Soul Truth: Feelings of Truth?
Day 18: Soul Blessings for Your Weekend
Day 19: Soul Feelings: Unlocking the Messages
Day 20: Soul Keeping: Taking Care of Your Body
Day 21: Soul Comfort: You are Loved
Day 22: Soul Thriving: Planting Roots of Faith
Day 23: Soul Glow: Shine Like Crazy
Day 24: Soul Puzzle: Finding the Right Fit
Day: 25: Soul Faith: Do You Believe God is Good?
Day 26: Soul Source: Are You Relying on Your own Efforts?
Day 27: Soul Source: Are You Relying on Your own Efforts, Part 2
Soul Strength
Day 1: Soul Strength? What is it and why is it important?
#write31days
All posts for this series are listed and linked at the bottom.
We experience and interpret our world through the soul, which is made up of our mind, will, and emotions. Our thoughts, choices, and feelings reside in the borders of our soul, making the soul a key ingredient to life.
We long to stand strong. On the hard days, we look for strength to meet challenges head on. We crave success and equate it with strength and value.
Challenges of the Soul
If you’ve ever walked through a challenge of the soul, you know what it is to long for soul strength. We often rely on ourselves–our own strength and abilities independent of Christ, and we work hard to keep some semblance of control.
So we work and strive, we control and fix, trying to force life into the mold of what it means to be OK.
My natural tendency is to depend on my own strength as I handle pressures, make plans, work towards success, and cope with problems. I have spent a long time reacting to life based on my desire know love, acceptance, value, security, and adequacy, core needs of the soul.
And though I love and trust God, I’m still learning how deep the old habits of the flesh go. I understand many of the truths of God, but in practice, I’m still learning to take off the old ways and grow into God’s way of living.
How about you?
Does this sound familiar?
Though this self striving may work for a season, God loves us too much to let us go a lifetime of depending on our own strength. Self strength is deceptive, inconsistent, and limited.
Depending on our own abilities robs us of the gift of fully experiencing the power of God at work deep within. God has so much more for us than a life of trying to make it on our own.
Soul strength.
Here is what God desires for us, and this is the heart of soul strength:
… to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner man…
Yes, yes, and yes!
God’s answer for all the fears and failures that we try to overcome is to trust and experience the filling power of God’s love and strength.
When we are full of Christ, we are strong, and when we are weak, He is strong.
Join me this month as I take up the 31 DayWriting Challenge. I’ll be posting throughout October with a variety of photos, verses, quotes and reflections to strengthen our souls. Will this be a stretch for this gal? You bet!
Some days I’ll simply post a picture with a verse or quick thought. A couple of days a week, there will be a longer post. I’m looking forward to what God has to show us and together we will explore…
Soul Strength. His Strength.
Here is the entire series. I will add the links as we go. Each day will also post on the blog.
Day 2: God Himself is Making Me Whole
Day 3: Recharge with a Short Rest for the Soul
Day 4: The Soul Strength of Delighting in God
Day 5: Soul Notes: God’s Smile is for You
Day 6: Soul Search: Why are You so Hard on Yourself?
Day 7: Soul Struggle: What’s the Big Deal About the Flesh?
Day 8: Soul Questions: Do You Like You?
Day 10: Soul Conflict: Faith or Flesh?
Day 11: Soul Doing: What are You Up To?
Day 12: Soul Sabbath: Discovering the Rest of God
Day 13: Soul Thoughts in Pictures
Day 15: Soul Confidence: You are Enough
Day 16: Soul Messages: What are Your Feelings Telling You?
Day 17: Soul Truth: Feelings of Truth?
Day 18: Soul Blessings for Your Weekend
Day 19: Soul Feelings: Unlocking the Messages
Day 20: Soul Keeping: Taking Care of Your Body
Day 21: Soul Comfort: You are Loved
Day 22: Soul Thriving: Planting Roots of Faith
Day 23: Soul Glow: Shine Like Crazy
Day 24: Soul Puzzle: Finding the Right Fit
Day: 25: Soul Faith: Do You Believe God is Good?
Day 26: Soul Source: Are You Relying on Your own Efforts?
Day 27: Soul Source: Are You Relying on Your own Efforts, Part 2
When “Because” is a Good Answer
Teach me. Converse with me. May we share Your word together, breaking bread at the table. Write Your truth on the soft lining of my heart and the marrow of my bones, the joints where flesh and spirit meet. This is my heart and I offer it...
9 Writing Tips for Bloggers
Blogging is ultimately about sharing good content and developing relationships. Invite your reader into a great conversation, with the feel of having coffee with a friend.
There are tips and tools of the trade that can make writing effective. Recently I’ve had some great opportunities to encourage new bloggers. So today, I’m changing things up a bit and sharing tips I’ve learned about blogging.
Use this post as a resource and overview. If you’re new to blogging, give yourself permission to grow into using these tips with confidence. Take advantage of the curated content and helpful links to additional information and examples.
1. Content is key.
What do you have to say and why is it important? Is your content relevant, and does your post give a single, clear message? Though there are bloggers that make their living by rambling opinions and random thoughts, most readers want to read a clear, relevant message.
Types of blog posts for inspirational sites.
- Share an experience with a take away
- Reflect on a meaningful message
- Devotional post on scripture
- How-to post/Tutorial
- List Post/ 5 Reasons to ______.
- Solve a problem
- Provide a benefit
- Resource list
I love this list from Scott Aughtmon of Recession Solution in this infographic I found years ago on Pinterest. I keep coming back to it as it offers so many great ideas at a glance. I’ve tried to find current information on this content, but have not been successful.
2. Write a great headline.
The headline is your first, and sometimes last chance, to catch the attention of readers. A compelling title generates interest. Use key words in your title and be clear about the benefit of your post. Numbers, power words, and clear benefit are places to start when writing a good headline.
3. Hook the attention of the reader with a strong beginning.
There are many good ways to start a blog post: (The following links include examples from this blog.)
- Ask a question
- State an interesting fact
- Tell a story
- Relate a struggle or need
- Share a quote or verse
- Arouse curiosity or grab attention.
- Describe an experience
- Invite to share a common situation
4. Keep it short.
500 words is the average blog post. Try to stay within a 500-700 word range. It is better to divide into two shorter posts, than wear out the reader with a marathon post.
5. Write tight.
Shorter sentences and paragraphs work well. Keep your paragraphs 1-3 sentences as a general rule. Aim for 5 sentences as your max in one paragraph. Pull out all the extra words, wordy phrases, repetition, unnecessary adverbs, and passive language. Part of writing tight is developing a good proofreading routine.
6. Avoid weak language and use power words:
Choose strong verbs:
7. Make your post screen friendly.
Create visual space on the page. Chunk your text using titles, short paragraphs, images, and bullet lists. Add space between each element. Any time there is a large mass of text on the page, it can appear to be hard or boring to read.
8. Be yourself.
Write with your personality in a conversational tone. Blogging isn’t teaching or preaching, so avoid any hint of the formality of lecture. Encourage and invite your reader into your experience, come along side and share rather than write like one who has all the answers. Read your post aloud for a readability check. You will naturally hesitate over words that don’t fit.
9. Finish with a call to action.
A call to action is where you clearly ask your reader to do something:
- Subcribe or sign up
- Leave a comment
- Share post on social media
- Like on Facebook
- Click on a link
If you are new to blogging, your head is probably spinning if you’ve made it to the end of this post. Keep this list as a guide and enjoy writing great blog posts.
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4 Ways to Make Time with God in a Busy Life
Four simple ways to spend time with God in a busy life. Time spent reading God’s word and listening to the insight of the Spirit at work in our hearts is a key ingredient in getting to know God better. A regular Quiet Time is the training ground in which we learn to listen to God with confidence. What do you do on days when you can’t find the time, or don’t have the energy to read your Bible? In this post I’m sharing four simple ways to connect with God in your busy life.
There’s an old Gospel hymn that starts out, “Read your Bible every day.” Time spent reading God’s word and listening to the insight of the Spirit at work in our hearts is a key ingredient in getting to know God better. A regular Quiet Time is the training ground in which we learn to listen to God with confidence.
But sometimes life doesn’t cooperate.
The baby wakes too early, the kids are sick, the house is a wreck, and a neighbor has a need. The chaos of life swirls in our heads making it seem impossible to find time to be still and listen to God.
Some days are just that way–it’s the free-for-all frustration zone. We all have them.
God knows our schedules, challenges, and motivations better than we do. He doesn’t need our excuses, because He knows and He cares. He knows our hearts.
I’m learning to trust Him with the process of spiritual growth, rather than feeling like it is all dependent on doing all the “right” things. Pray, read my Bible, memorize a verse, obey, keep a good attitude… These are few of the things that make that list in my head.
Grace is letting go of the feeling that we have to earn God’s approval with our religious behavior. His love and acceptance isn’t dependent on how well we perform the Christian life, but this can be a hard mindset to shake. It sneaks in the back door of my thoughts on those days I feel distant and disconnected with my Father.
If you would be more regular with your Quiet Time, if you had more faith when you pray… These are thoughts that lurk in the corners of my mind–out of sight, but easily heard. Have you had these thoughts?
[tweetthis hidden_hashtags=”#devotions #timewithGod”]4 ways to make time with God in a busy life.[/tweetthis]
4 Ways to Make Time with God in a Busy Life
When struggle to make a daily time with God, consider these practical tips for connecting with God in the midst of a busy day.
Get more out of your time with God by trying a few simple tips for engaging with God in the practicalities of your day.
1. Reach for consistency, but walk in grace in your time with God.
Something is better than nothing. I try to at least read a short verse or devotion on a regular basis. Some days I have time and enjoy it. Other days it is more like grabbing a coffee at the drive-through window at Starbucks.
A quick sip and I’m on my way.
Cup in my hand, I sip my coffee as I do other things. One day, I realized that I could do the same thing with my time in God’s word–sip on it as I go about my day.
2. Keep talking to God about what you read in the Bible.
Later in the day, mentally re-visit your Quiet Time conversation with God. Continue the conversation. If you like games, call it the “Can I Remember?” game. What did you talk with God about this morning? What did you read in His Word?
Look for connections linking God’s truth with what is going on in your day. Can you remember the thought, the topic, or part of a verse you read?
One of the roles of the Holy Spirit is to bring to our remembrance God’s Word. We can develop spiritual habits to cooperate and actively participate in this process. If you can remember what you were talking about, you can continue the conversation with God wherever you are, whatever you’re doing.
3. Continue the conversation on your busy days.
On those crazy days you don’t have time to sit still to read Scripture, you can find time to continue the conversation from yesterday while you are doing something else. Engage with Him in prayer as you go about your tasks or drive the car during the day.
Continue to reflect on and pray about the last thing you learned. Look for connections between what you recently learned and what’s going on in your life. You could try this while waiting in line, completing a menial task, or taking a walk. You could even share your thoughts with a friend and include them in the conversation.
4. Glance back and pray about what you read yesterday.
Begin each Quiet Time by glancing back at yesterday’s main point God showed you. Begin your prayer with a brief comment from the previous day before asking God to teach you today. Each time we review a truth or insight, we are reinforcing it. Personally, my brain is like a colander with too many holes for information to leak away. I need lots of repetition to hang on to truth.
Here’s a few examples:
Lord, thank’s for reminding me ________.
Lord, I praise you for ________.
Lord, help me to ________.
Try one of these easy ways to get more out of your time with God. Let me know how it works!
[tweetthis hidden_hashtags=”#devotions”]When it comes to a regular Quiet Time, we reach for consistency, but we walk in grace. [/tweetthis]
How do you connect with God when your life is busy? Leave a comment and continue the conversation.
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True Confessions of Super-Mom Syndrome
This week I have the honor of sharing on The Stay-At-Home-Mom Survival Guide. My talented friend, Jaimi Erickson has been a huge supporter of my blog–gotta love that!
An early childhood expert, Jaimi asked me to help celebrate the three year blog-a-versary for her awesome blog by sharing some words of encouragement for moms. Her super-practical website is filled with tips and activities for kids.
Now I am all about celebrating, and way better way to celebrate than bare you soul for the world to read?
True Confessions
They say confession is good for the soul. I’ve always been the sort of gal who struggles to get it all together. Disorganized, usually late, inconsistent, often air-headed…
So you can imagine my surprise, when I began to realize that I was struggling with a common, but little talked about syndrome. So it’s time to come clean with a true confession here:
I struggle with Super-Mom Syndrome.
The wonder of holding my son for the first time quickly turned into fear at the thought of actually leaving the hospital–this is the fear that sets us up for Super-Mom Syndrome.
What if I can’t be a good mom, was the silent question in my heart.
There is something wonderful and awful about the responsibility of raising children. Joy and terror can drive the most level-headed into a state of vamped up perfectionism.
Wanting to get it right, quickly morphed into Super-Mom Syndrome. For you see, Super-Mom Syndrome thrives on doing all the right things to build the perfect family.<Tweet.
I wanted to be a good mom. I wanted to honor God with my best. We used cloth diapers and I made our own baby food. I baked bread, read Bible stories, started my kids on chores and read books on discipline. I would have made my own Kleenex if I had thought of it.
All the while, I’d watch other moms, compare myself, and find fault with my efforts.There was always a gap between the ideal and the reality of life with three small children.
Continue reading this tell-all confession… Make sure you click over to Jaimi’s blog because you don’t want to miss this!
Living Miracles at Summer’s End
A warm welcome to my new friends visiting from The Stay-At-Home-Mom Survival Guide, where I have the honor of posting today!
Arthur Rubinstein writes, “I have adopted the technique of living life from miracle to miracle.”
From family vacations to quiet mornings on the porch, I am grateful for the miracle of moments with family and friends.
Summer days have slipped by all too quickly. My kids are all back to school and the house is quiet. I’m thankful for God’s goodness that has shown up in so many ways.
One of the most precious parts of this summer was having our Scottish friend visit for a month of great times. The miracle of friends that become family and hearts that become new. We praise God for salvation and life.
The simple joy of laughing girls splashing in water is a miracle of ordinary goodness.
“Each day comes bearing its own gifts. Untie the ribbons.”–Ruth Ann Schabacker
Coming and going, it is sweet to be together. These days, time together is a rare and extraordinary grace.
Though our son was gone for the summer, it was fabulous to know he was living life full with joy and heart. Here he is pictured with a few other counselors from the special needs camp he worked at.
I simply can’t get enough of the beach. Glory displayed in the miracle of creation–water, earth, and sky.
love it. love it. love it. Soak up the moment and live.
Sand on my toes, I dip into joy. Whether walking the beach or the streets of my neighborhood, I find wonder in the small things.
Summer walks around the neighborhood are vibrant with the color of summer. And though life has questions and uncertainties, appreciating God’s world reminds me His is faithful.
The grace of a butterfly and the wonder of flowers reminds me God is here. Surgery and seeking employment are things we trust into God’s hands. Life isn’t perfect, but it is filled with miracles large and small.
Visits with family and friends create memories and bring miracles of joy.
Love the people God showers your life with. Invest in the lives of the young ones, and you will reap great dividends.
Smile brightly and love deeply–these miracles are for every day.
Nothing says summer like family on the front porch.
Celebrate life and love. The miracle of daughters and birthdays warms my heart.
Cherish your furry friends. They are faithful friends. And truly, the waggy tail of a dog speaks joy without words.
Simple summer suppers teaching my daughter to cook. Joy in the daily things that we cherish when college days keep them gone too long.
The silly antics of cousin love. Nothing says miracle like the energy of boys that love with whole hearts. Let yourself believe that miracles still happen.
The profound blessing of generations gathering in family reunions. The miracle of family and God working through generations extends far beyond we will ever know. Share your life and give your heart.
Moments shared by uncles and cousins, grandparents and grandchildren are precious.
Summer is ripe with God’s goodness and I am grateful. As summer slips into fall, the weather will turn cool and the leaves will crackle underfoot. Joy is coming as we learn the grace of living from one miracle to another.
What miracles of life are you grateful for today?
When God Reaches In
When God Reaches In: Poetic Words and Images to Lift Your Soul
Reach.
I stand by the water in the cool of the evening. Calm like a mirror the water is smooth, collecting the sky in its reflection.
Ripples Reach
I toss a pebble, breaking the glass surface of the water. Ker-plunk, pebble creates a splash. Water ripples in circles, expanding and reaching toward the shore.
Energy Reaches
The energy of the pebble enters the water, creating motion that continues. Expanding and reaching beyond what was to what is and what will be.
Grace Reaches
A word.
A deed.
A kindness.
A prayer.
A gift.
A correction.
A change.
A blessing.
A challenge.
A smile.
A sharing.
Pebbles in the water of our days, reaching beyond what we can see. The visible becomes invisible and the temporal extends to the eternal. The actions of influence are gifts in the moment. Sharing a piece of ourselves, love ripples out.
Love reaches.
So often I wonder, what impact do the words that I write have? Do they reach out beyond what I can see? The gifts of my heart are pebbles in the water.
Yet there is another reach that I forget about but long for.
God Reaches In
This is the reach of the pebble in the water, deep below the surface we can see. I long for the weight of the pebble to sink deep into greater understanding and faith.
Though I may be concerned with reaching out, God is always reaching in. Truth breaks the surface of my thoughts, sinking into the inner depths–the division of soul and spirit, of joint and marrow.
This mysterious God-place where heaven touches earth, His infinite within my finite, where the eternal swallows time. This holy intersection of what is with what will be.
Transformation dawns when God reaches in.
Revelation is God reaching in.
Reach in Lord, past what I think I know. Past the misperceptions and the bald lies I have believed.
Reach beyond the striving of self that works to satisfy my soul in my own ways. Reach through the noise, clutter, and confusion this world stirs.
God reaches in and I understand that my availably releases God’s ability.
With the toss of a pebble, I receive His presence down deep. Evening comes as color blazes across the sky and light grows in my heart.
God reaches me.
Pray It Forward
When children are small, we hold them close and whisper words of love. We change diapers, feed hungry tummies, and kiss boo boos. We become experts at reading stories, playing games, and encouraging every effort.
The days children are babies, the issues and challenges are often physical–sleepless nights, tantrums, and the constant, “Stay out of the street” warnings. The world of a child is small–the neighborhood is the size of a universe, and the capacity for joy in the small things is bottomless.
Somehow, the world expands and the challenges facing our children change. As each year passes, adulthood calls and the future opens. My own children are making decisions, taking chances, and overcoming disappointments as this school year gets going. The good mixes with the hard, the new with the known, and there are countless opportunities to grow.
This year as I am praying my children back to school, I feel the size of coming decisions and directions. The year opens wide before us and God is in the gap.
Last week’s post seem to hit a chord with many. Letting them go is every parent’s challenge. Though we may not all be parents, we all have young people in our lives that we care about. Together, let’s pray them forward into tomorrow, laying a foundation of faith that their steps may be firm.
Pray them forward.
Lord, place your kindness and truth deeply into our children. May kindness make them a blessing to many. Mold their character in the shape of yours, with grace and goodness part of the way they think. Bless their relationships with others and may good character open doors of opportunity.
Help our children to trust you with confidence and faith. Give them a trust that reaches the deepest places and covers every weakness. Help them not to waver in unbelief, but to stay steady and strong in belief.
Give them wisdom to see the gap between their own understanding and your sovereign wisdom. When problems are hard and failures hurt, place their eyes on you. Teach them to remember you, to lean on you in all their ways–all the nuances of who they are.
Guide their feet on your straight path–the way that is your best. When they choose crooked paths that lead them off course, place them back on the straight path.
You have made these children we hold tight to our hearts. You know them better than we do, and you see the challenges they face. May they recognize your creative hand, learning to truly appreciate the wonder of who they are. Breathe your wisdom over our children, and give them understanding into who you are and who you made them to be.
Help them to trust your decisions, even when the no’s are painful and the yes’s are challenging. May they learn through challenges and testing that you are always faithful. Let them live whole and holy–inside and out–as they walk into the future.
Teach our children–guide and guard their hearts. Give them understanding and make truth come alive within. Give them eyes to see the real and ears to hear your voice. Thank you that we can depend on you to teach them far more than we ever could.
Place your plans and dreams in their hearts. Help them discover the passions and purposes that create life and bring joy. Give them your answers as they make decisions and wonder what to do. Uncover the false and bring forth the true motives, as our hearts often do things for selfish reasons. Enable our children to live from the presence and power of Christ.
Show our children the value of committing their effort and work to you. Help them to see beyond the temptations to please others and gratify self. Give them vision and purpose that is grounded in real faith. Guide their plans and dreams and direct their steps.
How can we pray your children forward? Leave a comment so we can all pray for one another.