Tag: jesus
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Needed Prayer.
The upheaval of the world in our face right now is disturbing. What’s in the news— I don’t even have to say it—you know what I’m talking about. It’s certainly been a wake up call for many. But can I just say— the grave injustices in our world have been happening consistently for a very…
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Rest.
Do you ever just feel like you’re going insane? The last few weeks I have been wrestling mentally with everything. I haven’t posted anything here for a while. I’ve been distracted. I have been frustrated about nothing; worried about my future; impatient with people around me. I know you can relate to the feeling of…
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a prayer.
This week I just want to share a prayer with you. Maybe it will encourage you to connect with God in a deeper way. I forget so easily that prayer is powerful; not just for requests, but for genuine connection with our God. Will you pray with me? Jesus, You are so good. I am…
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Pretend.
When I was little, my sister and I would play for hours. I remember constantly saying to her “pretend this happened.. pretend I am your pet cat.. pretend you are the mom, pretend, pretend, pretend.” At the daycare center I attended, we played outside most days and the swings were my favorite. My friend and…
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Moral.
I used to have really high expectations for myself. In turn, I would hold high expectations for those around me. The constant pressure to be viewed as good and perfect was my life. It was my identity. I would do everything in my power to be liked and perceived as sweet and innocent. Though sometimes…
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Faith > Fear.
I am dog sitting in the middle of nowhere this week. It’s the dead of winter and the wind chill was like -15 degrees Fahrenheit today. Brutal. There’s something about winter… I know you know what I am talking about… depressing. The cold, the long dark nights, the dry skin, the dead brown trees and…
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Being.
I sit at the table and listen to the strange sounds that come from the refrigerator. The dog is snoring. I look out the window; no color. I see shades of brown and grey in every direction. One moment there’s stillness and structure. The next minute the wind gusts and flows, moving the trees. The…
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Bigger.
It’s a really big world out there. So many people. So many cultures, ideas and stories to tell. When I think about it all, I feel so small. I am a nobody in this great, big, ever changing world. Not only do I feel small, but sometimes I also feel overwhelmed. Uncertainty and fear overtake…
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Remember: You are Loved.
Love. There’s so many ways to love- to receive it, to give it. There are love languages, brotherly love, romantic love, pet love, love of a parent, love of a grandparent. But wouldn’t you say the spirit of it all is the same? It all comes down to sacrifice… putting that person above yourself, right? …
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Young and Free.
I turned 30 last weekend. I have heard stories of people feeling totally undone by this number. Aging is hard. Letting go is hard. Moving on is hard. I honestly do not feel very affected by it at this point. I believe it’s more about your perception than anything. I mean yes- aging is inevitable-…
Kristen Henderlong 