I will change your name
No longer wounded, outcast, lonely, afraid - your new name shall be Confidence, Joyfulness, Overcoming one, Faithfulness, Friend of God, One who seeks My face.
Smiling just thinking about it
The Proverbs 31 woman could look to the future and smile. Realizing that, I wondered: Might turbulent times be key times to learn the laughter born of faith?
Yes, Lord, I do
Even though I cannot live out any commitment perfectly, I can set my heart toward it and use my voice to affirm it. And that matters. A lot.
And the future starts now
Even in suffering, even in exile, may you find growing within you: A life energetic and blazing with holiness, conceived by God himself. Life healed and whole. Laughter and singing. Genuine faith proved genuine. Living hope. One-anothering love. A future that starts now.
Feast of Joy, Day 8
The joy of the week-long Feast of Tabernacles spills over into an eighth day. On this day, celebrate the joy of resting in God's promises.
Feast of Joy, Day 7
On Day 7 of the Feast of Tabernacles, celebrate the joy of embracing the Spirit's indwelling.
Feast of Joy, Day 6
On Day 6 of the Feast of Tabernacles, celebrate the joy of welcoming God's Word.
Feast of Joy, Day 5
On Day 5 of the Feast of Tabernacles, celebrate the joy of courageously following through.
Feast of Joy, Day 4
On Day 4 of the Feast of Tabernacles, celebrate the joy of making a new start. Even, and especially, a picking-up-the-pieces start.
Feast of Joy, Day 3
On Day 3 of the Feast of Tabernacles, celebrate the joy of experiencing God's Presence.