When the Celebration Is Over and Your Heart Is Still Catching Up
Sometimes our hearts do not catch up until the celebration is over. A quiet reflection on gratitude, exhaustion, answered prayer, and noticing what God has carried us through.
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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 the Ordinary Days Are Part of the Blessing
Sometimes we become so focused on the special day ahead that we overlook the days surrounding it. Psalm 90:12 reminds us to notice today’s ordinary blessings before they become memories.
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Thirty-One Years of Choosing Love in Every New Season
fter thirty-one years of marriage, I know lasting love is not built on perfection. It grows as we face change honestly and allow Christ to teach us how to love in each new season.
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Calling, Purpose, and New Beginnings | Healing from Grief, Trauma, and Shame | Joy, Abundance, and Gratitude
When Love Is Woven by Hand
Over the past few months, I’ve been braiding a handfasting cord, painting olive leaves, decorating a window frame, creating wedding keepsakes, and preparing to officiate one of the most meaningful ceremonies of my life—my son’s wedding.
Then, on July 4, our family experienced the heartbreaking loss of Sarah’s mum.
In this week’s devotional, I reflect on how God has been present in both celebration and sorrow, reminding me that love is often woven through the quiet acts of serving one another.
I pray these words encourage you wherever you find yourself today.
With blessings,
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When God Calls You to Slow Down Instead of Speed Up
Have you ever felt like slowing down meant falling behind? I did too—until God began showing me that faithfulness isn’t measured by exhaustion.
Today’s devotional explores the freedom that comes from trusting His pace instead of our own.
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When Gratitude Finds Me First
Hi friend,
Today’s devotional comes from a stormy evening at home.Thunder rolled across the sky, rain covered the back deck, and I stood near the door with a warm mug of tea in my hands.
I was not looking for a holy moment. I just needed to breathe.Then Psalm 103:2 came back to me: Bless the Lord, O my soul, and do not forget all his benefits.
It did not feel like pressure to be thankful. It felt like a reminder to notice what was already there: shelter, breath, warmth, and the God who was still near.If life has felt unsettled lately, I hope this helps you notice one small mercy today.
With love,
Tracey
