The Journey

“I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13 

 “at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly” Romans 5:6

"Don’t wear yourself out trying to get rich. Be wise enough to know when to quit." Proverbs 23:4, NLT

"Do not be misled: bad company corrupts good character." 1 Corinthians 15:33

Then the LORD turned to him and said, “Go in this might of yours, and you shall save Israel from the hand of the Midianites. Have I not sent you?” So he said to Him, “O my Lord, how can I save Israel? Indeed my clan is the weakest in Manasseh, and I am the least in my father’s house.” And the LORD said to him, “Surely I will be with you, and you shall defeat the Midianites as one man.” Judges 6:14-17

"You know the saying, 'Four months between planting and harvest.'  But I say, wake up and look around. The fields are already ripe for harvest." John 4:35

“A peaceful heart leads to a healthy body; jealousy is like cancer in the bones.” Proverbs 14:30 

The Bible is living and active. That’s what scripture says. It’s not just a history book that’s unrelatable. There is so much truth and goodness waiting to fill your heart and mind but it will take effort. It will require work. It will be hard … BUT … it doesn’t have to be. Find someone to hold you accountable. Find someone who can process what you’ve read and help explain it. Don’t walk this journey alone.

"Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?" Matthew 6:27

The word fear is mentioned over 500 times in the Bible and the words “fear not” appear 365 times … one verse for every day of the year. “Fear not” is the most repeated command in the Bible. 

"On my darkest days when I feel inadequate, unloved, and unworthy, I remember whose daughter I am and I straighten my crown."

"The toughest thing you'll do as a parent is letting your child go. And you're going to do it in a lot of tiny moments along the way, when you don't even realize it's happening. But don't be scared. You signed up to put all your love into this little person so that when they go out into the world, they know you'll always be their home. "

"When did he learn to trust God? The answer: he didn’t learn to trust in the lion’s den. Daniel learned in his prayer closet. His faith wasn’t built in the battle. His faith was built when he was on his knees. He had consistently sought after the heart of God. Three times a day. Day after day, week after week, month after month, he consistently worshiped and sought God.”

"Ultimately, we cannot let our identity be wound up in something that someone else says about us. We have to allow ourselves time to heal those wounds. Yes, there may be scars that remind you of the past, but heal. Forgive. Replace those lies and hurts with truth. "

"Don’t allow yourself to get stuck in a box that you’ve created or someone else has defined for you. Don’t settle for confusion in this thing called life as you search for your true identity and purpose."

"I don’t want to skip this yes … even if it means pushing pause on something that I’d rather keep a tight hold on the play button."

"It’s ok to grieve and that there is a thing as good grief - knowing the why of what you're grieving and reflecting on the what (the losses) of that grieving. It’s so important to not skip this part of the process."

"Complaining seeks relief. Vulnerability seeks transformation and connection. " Jennie Allen

"In this season of my life, I’ve come to realize in an even greater measure the importance of people."