In Case of Disappointment, Break Glass (Part 4): Waiting for His Word

This is the final post in a 4-part series. Read part 1: Heart Check. For some of us, we are so stymied by the recent events of our lives that there are no more expectations to let go. You know what I say to that? Good. Why is it good? Well, when God clears the […]

In Case of Disappointment, Break Glass (Part 3): Make Room

This is the second post in a 4-part series. Read part 2: Frustrated Desire and Faith. A few minutes into my heart-to-heart with the Father about those pesky missing lace curtains, I remembered God’s specific word that morning: “Make room…for Me to move.” I reflected some more on this instruction from Him. Then, I found […]

In Case of Disappointment, Break Glass (Part 2): Frustrated Desire and Faith

This is the second post in a 4-part series. Read part 1: Heart Check. So this curtains scenario… Sigh. After breathing in, I calmed myself down by honestly spilling my emotions before God. I’ve had many, many times to practice this with Him, so it wasn’t too hard to get started. And then…I um, well… […]

In Case of Disappointment, Break Glass (Part 1): Heart Check

“When I saw, reflected upon it; I looked and received instruction.” (excerpt from Proverbs 24:30-34) Missing lace curtains. Sigh. That is how my day started. But in this little event, God showed me something important about Himself.

Reconciling My Heart-book (Part 4): Keeping Short Accounts

This is the last post of this 4-part series… In my time alone with God, my heart-book showed a large deficit that seemed like it would never be resolved. At first, I thought I’d just have to get used to the discrepancy, ignore the mistakes I made, and figure out the best way to live […]