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Use today to pray, rest, and reflect on this week’s reading, giving thanks for the grace that is ours in Christ.
“Come to me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
—Matthew 11:28
87 thoughts on "Grace Day"
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Wow, @Katie L thank you so much for taking all the time to listen. I know it’s not short, but like I said in the episode, it’s a very complex story.m. :)
So glad the Lord has used it to give you some conviction… though it is painful, it benefits in the long run. There are many of us who struggle with people pleasing. It is something I constantly have to keep in check, still!
May you always remember God’s word is above all other things. He will continue to help you and encourage you in all these things.Thank you girls for praying for Kim. My hearts been kinda heavy today, too. Appreciate you all.
Thinking of you @Pam C <3 prayers are with you and your family!
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Sharon, Jersey Girl – what a small world! I am a postpartum doula and it has been SUCH a blessing to me! Sounds like you are certifying through DONA? Congratulations on finishing that monster packet!
Michelle – it took me a few days to finish but I was able to listen to the podcasts of your testimony, thank you for sharing! A couple nuggets that really stuck out to me were when you spoke about seeking what others had to say about God rather than what God was saying to you (whew right to the gut) and how people pleasing led you to idolizing people – wow. I related to both of these experiences so closely, as a recovering people pleaser I had to pause it and let that idea sink in for a minute. It’s also convicted me when I spend twice as long reading through the comments of my devotionals than I actually do reading and meditating on the Word. I appreciate your vulnerability, thank you for your perspective ❤️
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MICHELLE, I love that you write music; that is such a gift! Prayers for your new friend, Kim, and that your song will ‘get stuck in her head’ and continue to speak Jesus to her.
SUSAN, belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you. Thankful that your family is healing and in sync. ❤
RHONDA J, great analogy! Feel better soon!
SARAH D, hope you hear something soon from this week’s appointments.
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“I will give you rest” – such comforting words, especially after getting back from a 15 day vacation overseas. I was so exhausted by the time we got back due to all the travel, busy days, time difference & jet lag. So thankful that Jesus gives us periods of rest that is so much needed. His rest is available and ever present, but we must be willing to stop – and fall into His arms and receive His rest.
I now this is quite late but @Sarah D – happy belated birthday! Hope you got to enjoy it & do something special for yourself.
@Michelle Patire – praying that you will have more opportunities to minister and share the love of Jesus with Kim.
@Heidi – realizing your schedule was to much and readjusting isn’t a bad thing, everything is in God’s timing. By taking less classes and stretching out your continued education you will be less stressful, have more family time, and will be able to enjoy your studies. A few years ago I decided to train to be a postpartum doula. You could go at your own pace but had to complete everything within a 2 year time slot. I decided I would get it done quickly in just a few months – until I received my certification packet containing everything I had to complete! When I saw all that was involved I thought I’d never be able to complete it in 2 years let alone 2 months! But praise God – I finished everything and mailed it in just 2 months before the 2 year deadline! Now I just wait to hear if I “passed” everything… I will continue to pray for you as you journey ahead.
@Rhonda J. – continuing to pray for your pain management.Have a blessed weekend She’s!
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Thank you @Rhonda J and @Michelle Patire for the birthday wishes. Rhonda I appreciate you mentioning my dil and grands. I think all of us still have times when the waves come crashing in, but overall, we are moving forward. My hardest times are hearing the grands talk about and miss their daddy. Brittany is doing an amazing job ministering to her kids and working full time. We are all leaning hard on our Savior and taking each day as it comes. I don’t comment much, but do read and pray for needs daily.
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Good Morning, Happy Saturday She’s!
I am awkward and hurting this morning and then realized I forgot my pain pills last night! I don’t know how I would function without them…and that is the same with my Lord and Savior! I need him to function. I am broken without him. I am burdened, restless, and in this beat-up body, but he gives me rest and peace.
Oh I need you…Lord I need you
Every hour I need you…My one defense, my righteousness… -
Rest has been forced upon me this week, but it’s much needed rest. Definitely not something I do well and I am going a little stir crazy. Lord God May I listen to you and slow down.
Lifting up all the She’s that you can unload your burden and allow God’s rest in this weekend.
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I played a song yesterday that the Lord and I wrote, based on this exact Scripture. It’s actually called “Matthew 11:30” but it’s based on these few couple verses. It’s bout letting go our burdens and giving God our doubt and pain. I played it for my new musician friend Kim (who I also realized is the older sister of someone I briefly “dated” in high school… Small world…) who shed some tears as I sang.
As far as I know, that family doesn’t have faith in Jesus. Sitting with her and hearing her ideas of love and marriage broke my heart. The beautiful songs she writes are plagued with hopelessness and cycles of disappointment. It breaks my heart. I’m glad the Lord allowed me to sit with her, though, for a moment and minister to her. The heart of unbelief is heavy. It makes me even more grateful for my faith… Life is so dark without the light of Jesus.
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