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Dear friend, are you living in a season of hope up Dear friend, are you living in a season of hope upon hope? If so, I understand. πŸ’—
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The relentlessness of some seasons has a way of tethering our threadbare hearts to hope.
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Unlike other holy hallmarks, sometimes hope can feel hard to define. π˜“π˜°π˜·π˜¦ feels wild and strong; 𝘧𝘒π˜ͺ𝘡𝘩, grounded and secure. Yet, hope can seem wistful, intangible.
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But, more and more I'm realizing that even though hope seems an elegant mysteryβ€”Hope is a force unto itself.
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In today's Proverbs 31 Ministries devotion, 𝘏𝘰𝘱𝘦 𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘏𝘦𝘒𝘳𝘡𝘒𝘀𝘩𝘦 π˜“π˜ͺ𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘳𝘴, I share how God meets us inside this beautiful mystery of hope with all of Himself. His power still rescues His people. πŸ™Œ 
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Dear friend, I'm here alongside you as together we hold hope inside the lingering heavy seasons of life. πŸ’—
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You can read and join the conversation today at Proverbs31. org . Would love to hear from you, friend. πŸ’•
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#hope #heartache #Proverbs31Ministries #christianwriter
The neon numbers on my nightstand clock insisted i The neon numbers on my nightstand clock insisted it was midnight, yet it may as well have been midday as far as my active mind was concerned.
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Weariness swept my spirit as the enemy nagged notions of angst. π˜“π˜°π˜³π˜₯, 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘀𝘒𝘯 𝘐 𝘀𝘰𝘯𝘡π˜ͺ𝘯𝘢𝘦 𝘢𝘴 𝘡𝘰 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘢𝘱 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘐 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘣𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘦π˜₯ 𝘰𝘢𝘡? I begged softly into the night.
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Turns out, trying to fill every moment of opportunity can leave you feeling empty of rest.
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Dear friend, can you relate to being in that place of striving to do it all, lest you miss out on something meaningful, while quietly feeling weary and worn?
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We often hear the acronym FOMOβ€”the β€œfear of missing out.” But what a lullaby it would sing to our weary spirits, if instead we embraced a different kind of FOMOβ€”the β€œfreedom of missing out.” πŸ™Œ
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You can read the full devotion live today at Proverbs 31 Ministries! ✨
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I’d love to hear your story, friend. Have you ever felt similarly? πŸ’•
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#FOMO #freedom #weary #christianwriter #proverbs31ministries
Dear Lord of the sunrise: Thank You! πŸ™Œ πŸ’— . . . #su Dear Lord of the sunrise: Thank You! πŸ™Œ πŸ’—
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#sunrise #hope #God #christianwriter
Hey, friend. πŸ’— How is your 2025 going? Whether car Hey, friend. πŸ’— How is your 2025 going? Whether carefree & calm, or perhaps like mine, it's been a whirlwind of extra, I pray the Lord has met you in the midst with all of Himself. πŸ’— ...
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I wanted to share some exciting news with you! πŸŽ‰ I've had the beautiful honor of contributing to a brand-new devotional from Proverbs 31 Ministries called: Let In the Light: 50 Devotions to Confidently Know God Is Good and Guiding Your Steps. Releasing TODAY, October 28, 2025!
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This book is filled with encouraging devotions from authors (including me!) who want to remind you that God’s light is never gone β€” even when life feels cloudy or dark.
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If you’ve ever needed a reminder that God’s light is still shining, this book was written for you.
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I can’t wait for you to read these devotions and let a little more of His light into your days! πŸ”†
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May this offering of light bring hope, peace, and comfort to you in this season, my friend. πŸ’—
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Available at the P31 Bookstore, or anywhere you like to buy your books. 
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(P.S., I'd love to hear your thoughts on the book as you're able to share, friend!) πŸ’•
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#letinthelight #christianwriter #Jesus
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