Westwoods

  Be ok with the things of life that give you: A lump in the throat because you can't have what you wanted ...You put in so much effort and it still blew apart...You have daily unanswered prayers. A gnawing in the pit of the stomach for more. More rest. More peace. Answers. Light and Joy. Longings. Cravings. Hunger. Learn to sit with these uncomfortable things. Not for punishment or pity or exaltation or attention. But for wonder. What does God want to fill me with if I turn all those things over to Him each time they appear. For praise...turn your eyes upon Jesus. For trust...The Mighty Right hand of God. He goes before you. He is doing a work we don't have eyes on. He does tho. Trust Him to fight your battles for You. ******************************************* It's not fun. It's not easy. It takes practice. But here's a thing I'm learning...If you can be strong and very courageous, moving forward in faith, and also by the power of the Holy Spirit, you can r