Out of the Chaos
Inspiration for living outside of the chaos.
Tag: Jesus
OUT OF THE CHAOS 11.17.2020
3He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name. Psalm 23:3 Recently, I find my strength depleted. Not so much my physical strength; but my emotional charge. A pandemic is exhausting, political unrest is wearisome, always wondering what is coming next drains me. I need help on a daily …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 11.16.2020
Last week I invited you to reset your mind by reciting/reading Psalm 23 five times throughout the day for seven days. Did anyone try it? How did it change your outlook? I did pause throughout my day to focus on the psalm. I didn’t count how often nor did I pause at regular intervals. I …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 11.13.2020
17For the Kingdom of God is not a matter of what we eat or drink, but of living a life of goodness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. 18If you serve Christ with this attitude, you will please God, and others will approve of you, too. 19So then, let us aim for harmony in the …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 11.11.2020
8Owe nothing to anyone—except for your obligation to love one another. If you love your neighbor, you will fulfill the requirements of God’s law. 9For the commandments say, “You must not commit adultery. You must not murder. You must not steal. You must not covet.” These—and other such commandments—are summed up in this one commandment: “Love your …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 11.10.2020
Thirty years ago on this day, my day began as every other. We were in the final stages of building our first house, planning to move in just before Thanksgiving. I was pregnant and due November 25. Yes — we were supposed to move on my due date. Then everything changed. About 6:30 p.m., as …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 11.09.2020
I am writing this before the USA election is decided. In a few days or maybe hours, fifty percent of the population will be disappointed. I don’t know which side of the fence you are on, but I’ve been thinking how I want to respond regardless of the outcome. “The king’s heart is like a …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 11.06.2020
When I seek God with my whole heart, in a way that fits me, he promises to listen. He doesn’t just promise to listen, but he promises to respond! 9The eyes of the Lord search the whole earth in order to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. 2 Chronicles 16:9 The other day I …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 11.05.2020
Seeking God with my wholeheart…it intimidates me. Like if you would ask me to run a marathon. That’s a long way and I don’t know if I can do it and how do I train and … I just don’t think I will do it. I just love what scripture says about those who are …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 11.04.2020
11For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. 12In those days when you pray, I will listen. 13If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me. 14I will be found by you,” says the Lord. Jeremiah 29:11-14 The …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 11.03.2020
What now? We sit and wait. Waiting for the results of an election that does not have the power to change anything unless I am willing to be a part of that change. As I sat and pondered what to write for today, a phrase kept running through my mind: pray for peace. It’s not …
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