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God's word is more calming than a stress-away esse

God's word is more calming than a stress-away essential oil blend. More nourishing than a green smoothie. More satisfying than a cold glass of water after pulling weeds.
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I'm in an intense season at the moment (will reveal more when the time is right).
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And in this scorching heat, I can't focus for Bible Study. My mind is tired from the real world pressure I'm under.
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But when I open the Psalms, the words about God's majesty, power, love, compassion. . . they wash over my soul and remind me of who I am.
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Created. Loved. Redeemed. Sustained.
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All by God's doing. His Word restores me---not my own strength or ability.
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Praise His name.
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And once I am reminded of who He is, the work before me seems ordained and sustained by him.
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I just need to yield and worship. Every. Step.
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QUESTION: What do you need his strength for today?
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Open up the Word and drink in a Psalm or two. It's like a spiritual shot of espresso for the tired soul.
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#godkeeoshispromises #Redeemed #sustainable #psalms #worship #workathome #revived #shereadstruth #risenmotherhood #hopeingod #graceupongrace #everlastinglove #truthtotable #bibleverse #quiettime

MY ARTICLE AT RISEN MOTHERHOOD TODAY!! . . #Repost

MY ARTICLE AT RISEN MOTHERHOOD TODAY!!
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#Repost @risenmotherhood
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“I used to think that discipling my kids (now ages ten, six, and three) happened primarily during devotions at the breakfast table. However, most days when I read them a Bible story and teach them truth while they eat cereal, they only half-listen to me—as they check the clock for how long they can play before we hear the bus engine. So, I often feel defeated. ⁣⁣⠀
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Looking back on the past decade, however, I realize that the seeds of truth planted in those Cheerio-eating moments are foundational, but they also need watering in the organic moments of our days. Discipleship—teaching my kids biblical truth and how to follow Jesus—often happens in spontaneous gospel moments as we do something routine. Deep interactions occur in car rides, chatting over Monopoly Jr., or prayers of repentance in the tomato sauce aisle. ⁣⁣⠀
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...When the Lord gave the Israelites the Law to help them know him and how to follow him, he commissioned parents to teach their kids on the go. He said, ‘And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up’ (Deut. 6:6–7). There in the first instructions for parents discipling their children was a call to mobile discipleship. ⁣⁣⠀
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...I wonder how many opportunities to disciple our children we might see in our regular daily rhythms if we looked for them with gospel eyes. What might happen during a walk in our neighborhood, when the kids grumble about eating their carrots at dinner, or when we read books before lights out? How many gospel moments do we miss by simply not looking?⁣⁣⠀
When a child is afraid of the dark we can tell him or her, ‘We need light, don’t we? God is light. In him there is no darkness, at all’ (1 John 1:5). When we spread jam on bread, we can talk about the sweetness of spiritual fruit. From gummy vitamins to staying safe from a storm—on-the-go, moment-to-moment gospel opportunities abound. Can we see them?”⁣⁣⠀
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More from @seana_s_scott in today’s article! Link in @risenmotherhood bio.

Our annual fireworks at Grammie and Grampie's hous

Our annual fireworks at Grammie and Grampie's house was a hit.
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#familytraditions

Climbing trees is like facing life. . . She was sc

Climbing trees is like facing life.
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She was scared and walked around the petite apple tree, but she really wanted to climb it.
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"Help me, mama."
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"Nope. You can do it."
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She glared at me and the her eyes changed to determination.
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"You're right. I can do it," she said.
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So. She. Did.
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Sometimes we just need someone else to cheer us on. Sometimes we need to try even when we're scared.
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That is where I am, how about you?
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Are you circling your own version of an apple tree, talking yourself out of the risk?
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If we try, we just might make it to the goal.
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Pray. Work hard. Trust God.
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We can do it.
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#fear #faith #hope #encouragement

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