Divine Presence… & Goodreads Giveaway!

Good morning, friends! 🌞

I’d love for you to follow me and connect on Goodreads! πŸ‘‹πŸ‘‹

I’m hosting a Giveaway on Goodreads for 100 Kindle eBook copies of Divine Presence… beginning today through November 11th.

Please feel free to share! πŸ“–πŸ“–

https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/454202-divine-presence

Saturday Morning Prayer

Father,

I pray for the one who is seeking Youβ€”searching for Your guidance and compassion. Be with them as they seek and find the treasures You have hidden for them to discover throughout their day. May discernment and wisdom help them navigate what lies ahead.

I pray they will be aware of Your presence as You walk with them, hemming them in behind and before. Prepare them for all they will encounter today as they seek you with their whole heart. Give them strength and protection as they follow You, Your staff clearing the way of obstacles and things wishing to entangle and ensnare them. The day can take a drastic turn when fear engulfs and invades their heart and soul, causing their mind to spin. Please hide and shelter them with Your wings. Banish fearful thoughts the enemy pokes and prods them with, and fill them with Your peace.

Father, remind Your child that just the whisper of Your name causes a shift in the heavenlies beyond anything they can imagine. You never leave them; You never forsake them. Your promises are sure and solid.

Thank you for being all-powerful, yet full of compassion. Give them patience and a holy determination as they seek Your face and navigate this day. May they lean on You and bask in the songs of love You sing over them. Those who seek You will find You.

In the name of Jesus Christ our Shepherd,

Amen

Jeremiah 29:13 NLT β€œIf you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me.”

Morning Blessing

May the God of compassion fill you to the brim with generosity, kindness, and provision. May these treasures spill out and over everyone you meet – ripples of blessings and goodness.

Luke 5:16

Where do you spend time with Jesus?

Do you have a special spot where you go to pray?

You all know I love being in nature & talking to Jesus. This beautiful Redwood Regional Park is about 30-35 minutes away from where I live. It’s a gorgeous oasis in the middle of a big city. It’s tucked in & you feel like you miles away from city life.

I hope you find time today to get to your special place & spend time with Him. Peace be with you.

Friends and Seasons

I love this sweet sign a precious friend gave me. It’s so true, isn’t it?

God handpicked specific people for every season of life to care about us, laugh with us, celebrate & grieve with us. Some encourage us & give gentle nudges when we get stuck. Others offer us the beautiful gifts of listening & compassion. There are friends who bring out our adventurous spirit & spontaneity & friends that bring a calm, steady peacefulness.

If you find yourself in a season of loneliness, I know that it’s a really hard place to be. I’ve been there. It hurts. We need to believe & trust that God is right there waiting to fill up that lonely place with Himself – the best friend one could ever have.

In that season, I think He’s also handpicking, shaping, & setting all the things in motion for you & another, who’s waiting for a friend, to bump up against each other, smile, & embrace the blessing of a dear soul taking up residence in your heart.