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When the Fear of Being Misunderstood Upsets Our Peace

When Life Doesn’t Follow Your Plans

Seeing God in the Middle of Your Messed-Up Plans

Thirsting for Rest Amid Stress

When You Wonder Who You Would Have Been

The Long Prayer of Motherhood

Daughters of the Day

Hope for the Hard Days

Free Bird, Caged Song

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Any other over-thinkers out there? ✋ . If you’

Any other over-thinkers out there? ✋
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If you’re like me, it can be so easy to accidentally make an idol out of feeling understood by others.
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But, friend, the expense of our peace is too high a price to set up on automatic withdrawal every time we feel misunderstood.
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Instead, may we quiet our souls in worship & rest in the calm of being wholly understood by the God who adores us.
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You can read the full devotion (“When the Fear of Being Misunderstood Upsets our Peace”) over at Proverbs31.org.
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How is the longing for understanding costing you peace today, friend?
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Picture yourself placing it God’s palm. Exhale and rest in the One who knit you & knows you. 💗
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So many times, I’ve poured my heart out in weary

So many times, I’ve poured my heart out in weary exhaustion, and—with the very same breath—poured out praises of Thanksgiving.
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And I’ve come to realize that “thankful” and “weary” aren’t mutually exclusive. Together they abide so often.
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Friend, this Thanksgiving, if you’re feeling the depth of gratitude alongside the ache of weariness, please know you’re on my heart & in my prayers.
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Our God knows what it is to be human & feel the weight of weariness. You need not feel guilty for being where you are, feeling what you feel.
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He sees your heart, sweet friend, and loves you where you are.
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Place your burdens in His palm; He can be trusted with them, for He cares so very much for you. (1 Peter 5:7)
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May you rest in the peace of His presence this week.
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Praying the fullness of His rest & joy over you, my friend. God’s got this, and He’s got you. 💗
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Hey, friend. 💗 . Do you sometimes struggle to s

Hey, friend. 💗
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Do you sometimes struggle to see the plans you long for as you travel life’s ever-winding path?
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Me, too.
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So often I’d like for God to unfold the map of my story onto my lap & highlight a direct path toward every plan & dream my heart holds.
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Yet, more and more I’m mindful of the hope tucked into God’s word, reminding us that He goes before us & behind us and sees the end from the beginning.
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He knows the way well, my friend, and is a trustworthy Guide through every bend of our lives.
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You can read the devotion, “When Life Doesn’t Follow Your Plans” over at Proverbs31.org today.
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How is God meeting you along unexpected paths in your life today, friend?
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Fun little blanket I worked on while watching the

Fun little blanket I worked on while watching the olympics.
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First time I’ve ever done this pattern before; isn’t it darling? 😍 😊
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Forgot how good it feels to create with your hands, not just with your words.
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I’d love to hear what you’re creating right now! 💗
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