Lack List vs. Lavish List
What are you grateful for right now?
In such a divisive, shouty culture, I am thankful for the example of those who are choosing to counter-culturally lead with compassion, upon the firm foundation of the Bible. I am inspired by those who listen instead of lecture, those who ask clarifying questions instead of jumping to judgment, those who give the benefit of the doubt yet kindly pull me aside when I fall short.
Seeds Watered From Tears
God can use the tears of our pain to water seeds of great purpose. As I’ve walked through the unexpected pain of my husband’s sudden death and becoming a widow and single mom, these stories of purpose from pain encourage me. Not because the purpose justifies the pain or alleviates it. God never expects us to gloss over deep loss or circumstances that shatter our world. God calls us to lament and grieve, even as we grieve with hope.
The Heart of Home
If we focus solely on these external elements, we miss the deeper essence of what a home truly is. Could it be that God wants to restore and preserve the heart of the home? That home is more than aesthetics or décor? Yes, those things can reflect our style and great taste, but a beautifully decorated home can still lack what matters most: love, peace, joy, and the presence of God.