Out of the Chaos
Inspiration for living outside of the chaos.
Tag: depression
OUT OF THE CHAOS 02.22.2021
9We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps. Proverbs 16:9 21You can make many plans, but the Lord’s purpose will prevail. Proverbs 19:21 24The Lord directs our steps, so why try to understand everything along the way? Proverbs 20:24 23I know, Lord, that our lives are not our own. We are not able to plan our own course. …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 02.19.2021
2You have taught children and infants to tell of your strength, silencing your enemies and all who oppose you. Psalm 8:2 Valentine’s Day for many was filled with chocolates, flowers and special dinners to celebrate love with a significant other. Dave and I weren’t able to be together and I really wasn’t thinking about flowers, …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 02.18.2021
30And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Ephesians 4:30 Sometimes, as a parent, my children grieved me. Not so much anymore, but when they were younger, like in high school. When my son was a senior, I went to Arizona to attend my …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 02.17.2021
36Now whenever the cloud lifted from the Tabernacle, the people of Israel would set out on their journey, following it. 37But if the cloud did not rise, they remained where they were until it lifted. 38The cloud of the Lord hovered over the Tabernacle during the day, and at night fire glowed inside the cloud so the whole family …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 02.16.2021
Tribes, crew, my people — whatever you call them, it’s the people in your life that are the beating heart of your world. You might see them every day, every week or once a month. But they are there for you! At the center of my heart is my family. This includes my children, their …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 02.15.2021
Saturday, in a much needed conversation with a dear friend, I exclaimed to her, “I am not a good person!” She burst into laughter and agreed that she isn’t a good person either. I felt so human at that moment — in the best way possible. As with all great interactions, I ruminated on our …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 02.12.2021
Friends who help along the way with words that encourage or gently guide me are my inspiration for today. They are one of my 10,000 reasons to bless the Lord. Yesterday, I received this wise, gentle reminder from a friend — Worrying about what other people think is the quickest way to forget what God …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 02.11.2021
Today I find COURAGE to be the beat of my heart. Not my courage, but the courage of others. The courage it takes to do the hard thing whether it be a social conversation, a moral decision, a physical act, an emotional journey of healing, an intellectual pursuit or a spiritual conquest. I am blessed …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 02.10.2021
Monday was my birthday. It started well. I read the most amazing challenge to hear the inner name God gave me when my body was forming in my mother’s womb. I sat with my mother and drank coffee and talked about the day I was born. It was a great morning. Monday was also disappointing. …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 02.09.2021
10“If you are faithful in little things, you will be faithful in large ones. But if you are dishonest in little things, you won’t be honest with greater responsibilities. 11And if you are untrustworthy about worldly wealth, who will trust you with the true riches of heaven? 12And if you are not faithful with other people’s things, …
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