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Yesterday I shared on our response to  seeing and sensing God working in your day - delight. Here are a couple of quotes to help you ponder this our response to God in the mess of our real lives: My most useful way of relating to God is this simple attention and a real desire for God. Often I … [Read more...] about Day 28 -bring back the art of delighting in God

I have found the most amazing quote while reading Sue Monk Kidd's book "When the Heart Waits: Spiritual Direction for Life's Sacred Questions" that goes to the heart of what I am trying to say in my 31 Day Series on Seeing God in the Mess of Real Life... Author and Presbyterian minister Eugene … [Read more...] about Day 27-God delivers delights daily

So I mentioned Cain and Abel yesterday. To recap -Abel and his sacrifice was accepted by God because he lived by faith. On my journey to seeing God turn up in my messy real life - to see Him working - to see His glory - I have discovered that my faith needs to give God room to work. It is … [Read more...] about Day 26 – living by a faith that gives God room to work…

There is something strong that pulls at your heartstrings when your child is sick. Even when they are nearly as tall as you are! My youngest - 15 yrs - suffered with  a vomiting bug yesterday (or food poisoning - the debate still continues on that one). I felt helpless - there wasn't much that … [Read more...] about Day 25 -the key to seeing God in our messy real lives…

I have been listening to a great podcast by Jeff Goins called The Portfolio Life and was intrigued with an particular interview with Lewis Howes where he talks about having mentors. Having a mentor has been one of the top 5 prayer requests for the past couple of years. I would love to have … [Read more...] about Day 23 -who is your mentor?

Benjamin Franklin said - Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn I find that too don't you? I learn when I am involved in doing more than listening or reading. God knew this - of course- being the creator and all. That is why His BIG idea was to send His … [Read more...] about Day 24 – more thoughts on the indwelling mentoring Spirit of God…