God has set us on our own unique path, yet many of us judge ourselves by the standards of others. Our journeys are not the same. The only standards that matter are God’s. Give yourself a break! #lent
What ties you to this world? It is a question I ask myself every Lent. Can we truly know the peace that God has planned for us when we keep ourselves tethered to a world in chaos? Can you navigate a chaotic world without becoming attached?#lent
Viewing your problems through God’s lens changes your perspective. Those mountains start to look like molehills. Clinging to those anxieties is a control problem, not a God problem.#lent
How Complaining Rewires Your Brain for Negativity - Repeated complaining rewires your brain to make future complaining more likely. Over time, you find it’s easier to be negative than to be positive, regardless of what’s happening around you. https://t.co/yrLbetSYUG
New Stanford Study: A Positive Attitude Literally Makes Your Brain Work Better - A new brain scan study has revealed exactly how positivity affects the brain (and it's impressive). https://t.co/9DOktcGwSB
Exodus 33:14 “And he said, “My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest." Sometimes that’s all you need to hear. When I was sick, just hearing my wife’s voice was comforting and gave me peace in the moment. Just know He is always with you. #lent
What’s your idol?
I think I sometimes make an idol of routine because I can’t stand change. I long for the routine because it’s easier. It’s good to push myself out of my comfort zone. This is true for my faith as well. Change is evidence of God working in my life.#lent