Wholehearted LIving: Courage, Compassion, Connection

Affirmation: I can do anything I choose to do. I trust God. “…Spirit of truth, will guide you into all the truth. He will not speak on his own; He will speak only what He hears, and He will tell you what is yet to come.” ‭‭John‬ ‭16:13‬ ‭NIV‬‬ Remember who you are: You are: -God’s incredible creation. -Loved immensely and intensely. -Courageous, Compassionate and Connected  -Talented, gifted and capable  -Kind, loving, and thoughtful  -Handsome and Beautiful  -Resilient, self-compassionate, joyful -Responsible, Active, Determined, Persistent  -Belong -Are forgiven ~~~~~ Ponder, Personalize, Practice : As you search for meaning in your life, pray Psalm 143:8. I have been praying this verse throughout the day this week as we pray for our family and friends and for you. How are you pondering this verse? “Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life.” Psalm 143...

Affirmation: I am loved and cherished. Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed,” says the Lord, who has compassion on you.” ‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭54:10‬ ‭NIV‬‬ This week, think about what you need to give yourself permission to do. Just like when you were in school and you asked for a permission slip to go to the clinic, or leave early or … Now you write your own permission slips.  Give yourself permission to: -love and appreciate yourself. -be creative -take time to play and rest -be calm & still -to be joyful  -write your own permission slip ~~~~~ Ponder, Personalize, Practice : As you focus on the affirmation, read or recite Psalm 143:8. God is with you and will help you to be in the right place at the right time doing the right thing. You are loved immensely and intensely. “Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the ...

Affirmation: I look in the mirror and I love who I see, and so does God. “And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them.” ‭‭1 John‬ ‭4‬:‭16‬ ‭NIV‬‬ https://bible.com/bible/111/1jn.4.16.NIV Practice Wholeheartedness. Authenticity, Self-Compassion, Resilience, Intuition & Trusting Faith, Gratitude & Joy, Creativity, Rest & Play, Calm & Stillness, Meaningful Work, Laughter, Song & Dance. You are the amazing creation of God.  ~~~~~ Ponder. Personalize, Practice: As you ponder Psalm 143:8, ask God to make your life a page-turner. Then remember God’s unfailing love & be gentle with yourself and your mistakes. Ask Him to show you the way you should go. Put your trust in Him as you go through the day. “Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life.” Psalm 143:8 NIV ~~~~~~~~~~ Walk in Grace. ...

Affirmation: Be courageous. Be strong. Do everything in love. Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.”‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭16:13-14‬ ‭NIV‬‬ Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. (‭‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭4‬‬:‭32‬ ‭NIV‬‬) ~~~~~~~ Ponder, Personalize, Practice: As we renew this scripture and stitch it into the fabric of our lives, ponder the thought of God walking with you to show you the way you should go…entrust your life to Him. “Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life.” Psalm 143:8 NIV ~~~~~ Reading for Today Walk in Grace. Live in Love. by Bob Goff May 7 THE WORDS WE SAY HAVE TREMENDOUS POWER. BE PICKY ABOUT THE ONES YOU CHOOSE.  The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is majestic.  PSALM 29:4  It's funny the memories that stick with you...

Affirmation: I am strong and confident. I will seek wisdom. “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭2:10‬ ‭NIV‬‬ ~~~~~ Ponder, Personalize, Practice: This verse helps me remember God’s unfailing love for me and I put my trust in Him each and every day. Memorizing this verse has allowed me to pray it throughout the day. It gives me a positive perspective and reminds of God’s presence. “Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life.” Psalm 143:8 NIV ~~~~~ Reading for Today Walk in Grace. Live in Love. By Bob Goff May 6 FEAR CALLS OUT OUR DOUBTS. GOD CALLS OUT OUR NAMES. '"Lord, if it's you," Peter replied, "tell me to come to you on the water."  "Come," he said. MATTHEW 14:28-29  A quick boat ride away from our lodge in Canada, there's a hidden cove with...

Affirmation: I am not less for making mistakes. I am more because I am learning. ~~~~~ Ponder : I am finding that I need to review the scripture I have pondered since January. So I am going back to review the past 16 scriptures. This is the first. I have been starting each day with this verse.  “Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life.” Psalm 143:8 NIV I start each morning with Psalm 143:8…then as I appreciate this beautiful world in which we live, I repeat it again.  ~~~~~ I love using YouVersion, (also called The Bible App) and I think you will, too. You can study God’s Word, read and watch daily devotionals, pray with friends, and more! Get it here: https://www.bible.com/app This is the Bible app that I use every day. See what you think. Let me know it you have any questions. ~~~~~ Reading for Today Walk in Grace. Live in Love. by Bob Goff May 5 GOD KNOWS WE'LL G...