What I Was Really Writing About This Week
This week’s devotionals seemed to be about five different things. Looking back, I can see one thread running through all of them: learning what deserves access to my heart and attention.
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I Don’t Want to Become So Good at Surviving That I Forget to Celebrate
After difficult seasons, sometimes we become better at surviving than celebrating.
The wedding at Cana reminds me that Christ meets us in our joy too.
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When God Gives You Something Beautiful, Let Yourself Receive It
When your mind is always thinking ahead, even beautiful moments can pass quickly. This Scripture-centred reflection explores receiving joy, returning to the present and trusting God with tomorrow.
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When Love Becomes a Promise
As my son’s wedding approaches, I’m thinking about what happens after the promises are spoken. Colossians 3 reminds us that lasting love is practiced through compassion, kindness, humility, patience and forgiveness.
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When I Share More Than I Meant To
Sometimes I don’t realize I’ve shared too much until the conversation is over. I’m learning that honesty doesn’t require giving everyone access to every part of my story.
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When God Teaches You a New Kind of Peace
I once thought peace would come when everything around me finally became settled. Christ is teaching me something different: I don’t have to wait for every wave to stop before I begin to heal.
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WEEK OF AUGUST 2
A strong inner pull may deserve attention, but intensity alone cannot confirm God’s direction.
This weekly reflection offers a gentle, Scripture-grounded path toward Christ-centred discernment.
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When Speaking Up at Work Made Me Feel Like a Failure
I stayed quiet as my workload grew, but when I finally spoke, I was made to feel like a failure.
Christ met me when anxiety and PTSD became disabling and work was no longer possible.
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Before I Take the Next Step, I Pour Out My Heart
Strong emotions do not need to be ignored or allowed to make every decision. Psalm 62:8 offers a gentler way: pour out your heart before God and let Christ guide your next faithful step.
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When God Gives You Enough Light for the Next Step
Sometimes I say I am waiting for God when I am really waiting for every risk to disappear. Scripture helps us discern the next faithful step without seeing the entire road.
