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emerging
I have gotten the rare pleasure of literally watching a butterfly come out of its cocoon. It was one of the most intriguing processes to witness. As each day passed, the outermost part of the cocoon’s skin began to thin until it was barely even there, entirely translucent. Suddenly it was gone. The most fascinating part was that the butterfly did not instantly fly away as I was anticipating. It laid very still, slowly starting to move parts of its body ...
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completely different
There is still pain in life. There is still sadness and heaviness. And even recently, in the dead of winter, I can find myself just wanting the sun to come, just wanting to smell the fresh air of spring, just wanting something new. I find myself feeling lonely and like I’m just going through the motions so much that I can often forget. I forget that God has already given me something new. I forget that I have access to that newness every single day.
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choosing to rejoice
Rejoice. For the last several days, I have held this word in my heart. I have pondered and repeated it over in my head. I asked myself, “What does it mean to truly rejoice in the Lord?” In taking it a step further, I thought, “How would I describe to someone why I rejoice in the Lord, and why they also can rejoice in Him?" How wonderful it feels to delight in Him when we are cozied up on Christmas Eve and all feels right. But what about when everything is wrong? What about when our hearts are broken?
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breaking ground to bring growth
Staring at my reflection I realize that the person looking back at me is not the little girl from the memory. Yet if I look deep enough, I see hints of her. The tears begin to pour like rain. I remember things I wish to forget. I fade quickly into the remembering, the pain and grief overtaking me. Then I breathe deeply and simply say the name, Jesus. Suddenly the memories fade, the room stops spinning and I am able to catch my breath again. I start to talk with Jesus.
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through the eyes of a child
Recently I had an interaction with a child that left me pondering and reflecting on my own identity.
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Meet Sara
My name is Sara! I am from a small town in southern Indiana but currently live in Indianapolis and have for the last five years. I have walked many paths in my 26 years of life, but my most favorite and precious one has been with my heavenly Father and Lord Jesus Christ. I have been set free from some dark things in my life and I love sharing with people that they also can have access to the same freedom! I am a quiet person and enjoy what people often call the “simple things” in life. I am a lover of all animals but especially horses. One of my…
