“What is not happening in your ministry, in your life, in your communities because we are not taking the time to guard and check our hearts?” @josaxton#ifgathering2019
One of the quickest ways to frustrate & fracture a relationship is to try & hold someone accountable to unrealistic expectations. Be honest about where they are & what they are & are not capable of.
We must start where people are, not where we want them to be.
"I will not tell you how long or short the way will be; only that it lies across a river. But do not fear that, for I am the great Bridge Builder.” - Aslan
#CSLewis | #Narnia
”Our greatest disappointments & disillusionments, those things that shake us & break us & make us wonder about everything, they don’t mean all hope is lost. We can place our lives fully in the hands of the Potter. We can trust Hes making something glorious out of dust, out of us”
When friends pray more words over you than they speak to you or about you... Listen to their wisdom. Lean into their presence. Stand on their faith when you have trouble finding footing with your own. And thank God for these good people.
**Watching the Raiders vs 49ers**
Me: I could give a motivational speech in the huddle..."Get it together or you're fired."
@chris_seelye : That's called fear mongering Jess...fear mongering.
Me: 🤷♀️
‘I wonder why I wasn’t invited. I wonder why I wasn’t included. I walk up to people and get that sinking feeling they were just talking about me.’ https://t.co/cBLcF3MdU9 via @lovemattersmore
Watching the finale of Masterchef with my hubby...
Me: “I’m supposed to be a chef!”
Chris: “this from the girl that didn’t want to be the one to cook dinner tonight...”
Me: “why are you a dream sucker?” 🙄😂 @MASTERCHEFonFOX
Lord, please help us remember each day that You gave us emotions so we could experience life, not destroy it.
And if there are places where we know we’ve done damage with our uncontrolled emotions? Remind us You are a God of grace. A God of redemption. A God of healing & hope.