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A guest post by Janet Eriksson . . .
At this time of Thanksgiving, Lord, we want to bless You with our lives, our thanks, our praise.
The Thanksgiving table reminds us of Your bountiful love and the blessings of Your presence with us.
Help us to stay mindful of Your goodness throughout the coming year.
A guest post by Janet Eriksson . . .
As I enjoy the summer season, Lord, so many things remind me of You.
You are brighter than all the suns in the universe, and more glorious. Continue reading “Your Blessings in Summer”
A guest post by Janet Eriksson . . .
One of my favorite parts of summer is spending time in the beautiful orchards in the countryside where I live. When I am surrounded by green orchard trees bending over with delicious fruit, leaves and branches dancing in a warm breeze, my spirit comes alive. I love sitting on a front porch swing eating a peach and listening to the song birds, as they sing their symphony to God. Continue reading “God in the Orchard”
A guest post by Janet Eriksson . . .
God, You are so good.
You are always here for us. You never leave us. You delight to be with us.
You are the source of everything we could ever need. You know what we need before we do. If we will trust You, we will discover You have already provided in ways beyond what we could ever imagine. Continue reading “God, You Are So Good”
A guest post by Janet Eriksson . . .
God, how I love Your beautiful creation in the month of May.
As I watch the orchard trees come alive with their leaves in infinite shades of green, I think of what a creative artist You are. Continue reading “God’s Beauty in May”
A guest post by Janet Eriksson . . .
Bible Verse
“The LORD your God in your midst, the Mighty One will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing.” — Zephaniah 3:17 (NKJV)
Reflection
I was exhausted and couldn’t rest. Too much work, too little time. Though I tried to deny it I could feel it: the flame of passion I felt toward my ministry work had grown to a wildfire that threatened to burn me out. I needed to rest. But how?
I took a day off but I was restless. A friend told me, “Take a blanket outside in the shade.” Continue reading “Blanket in the Shade”
A guest post by Janet Eriksson . . .
Lord Jesus, I give you my day.
Help me to live in the “unforced rhythms of grace,” as You teach me in Matthew 11:28-30 (MSG).
A guest post by Janet Eriksson . . .
The Lord never tells us things are going to be easy. When we choose to walk with Him, we begin a journey of dying to ourselves.
But He does tell us He is with us every step of the way. Continue reading “Transformation Begins Now”
A guest post by Janet Eriksson . . .
Lord, thank You for Your blessings of good health. Even though I’ve struggled with allergies, and springtime is sometimes hard, I want to thank You and praise You for the good health You have given me. I am fearfully and wonderfully made, and I don’t want allergies to distract me from the incredible blessings you have given me.
A guest post by Janet Eriksson . . .
Lord Jesus,
You know I didn’t appreciate spring until I moved up north where the seasons changed.
I remember seeing those first delicate flowers on a tree branch that assured me the difficult winter would soon be over.