refreshing words {living in the moment}.

nick&i found a new devotional that we *love*. since graduating from seminary four years ago, i have struggled with my quiet time. it's like a piece in my brain is now far too analytical sometimes for my own good.

i'm working on that.

but we recently bought jesus calling, by sarah young and it is refreshment for my soul. she writes so tenderly, in the words of jesus speaking to his children, rather than readings written out of do's and don'ts of the christian life. ms. young works as a christian counselor, so i'm sure that is why my heart is so drawn to her writing style; gentle, loving, peaceful. this devotional has ministered to me so much that i am going to start posting a few of the readings that have especially encouraged me.

here was yesterdays... it spoke so much to my heart with where nick&i are right now in our life transition and trusting god to put all the puzzle pieces together, even when we can't see how he will do it:

"rest with me a while. you have journeyed up a steep, rugged path in recent days. the way ahead is shrouded in uncertainty. look neither behind you nor before you. instead, focus your attention on me, your constant companion. trust that i will equip you fully for whatever awaits you on your journey.

i designed time to be a protection for you. you couldn't bear to see all your life at once. though i am unlimited by time, it is in the present moment that i meet you. refresh yourself in my company, breathing deep draughts of my presence. the highest level of trust is to enjoy me moment by moment. i am with you, watching over you wherever you go."

(psalm 143:8, genesis 28:15)

if you are looking for something to read each day that will refresh your heart and mind and bring you closer to the heart of jesus, check out this book. a-mazing. there's nothing more life changing than reading what the god of this universe would say to me.