the second you decide something is yours, that’s it. it’s yours. so—with love—stop referring to it as your “desire,” stop seeing it as something outside of you, stop doing anything to try to get it, and—yes, this is a non-negotiable—stop desiring it. it is not a potential anymore. you claimed it. it is in your possession.

[The Whole Armor of God]

A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.

Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm. Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness. For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared. In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil. Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere.

-Ephesians 6:10-18

Amen! 🙏🕊️🙌

I remind myself of these 4 things every morning:

1. Women should always aim to be refined, polite, and well-spoken.

2. Arch your spine and your shoulders back. This is good posture.

3. A lady should not swear, and gossip is a sin. Remember those two things always.

4. Humility is one of the most attractive traits a woman can have.

We always seem to has a great time when we wake up! Soggy diapee and thanking God and Jesus for another day ✝️🩷🧸

Blessed so very blessed! 🍼

When I asked...

When I asked adults what they thought of Jesus, I got mixed answers.

When I asked adults what they thought of Jesus, they told me about suffering, sin. about dying.

When I asked adults what they thought of Jesus, they also told me about hope.

When I asked adults what they thought of Jesus, they told me about questioning and being unsure in their faith.

When I asked adults what they thought of Jesus, they told me about abusive parents and older adults who forced their religion on them.

When I asked adults what they thought of Jesus, they told me about more negative things than positive ones.

When I asked children what they thought of Jesus, they told me that His favorite animal was a donkey because that's how He came to Jerusalem.

When I asked children what they thought of Jesus, they started fighting over whether his favorite animal was a dove. Because had it been a donkey, He would have made the holy spirit to be a donkey.

When I asked children what they thought of Jesus, they told me about fish and bread. They told me about finding eggs on easter and how beautiful it is to see the christmas tree with all it's candles, all bright and shining.

When I asked children what they thought of Jesus, they told me things we all seem to forget over time. They told me about joy.

what if god said yes

what if you got quiet. what if you got so quiet and you curled up in a little ball in your bed with a stuffed animal or a blanket or a pillow and you said, “god, can we talk?” and because god is you and you are god you didn’t have to wait and you didn’t have to go anywhere at all and—“yes,” god said. and you said, “god, i want an apartment with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the city.” “god, i want the boy with the kind eyes and tattoo-covered arms and exquisite taste in music.” “god, i want to feel alive again.” “god, i want to travel first-class to switzerland.” “god, i want a hound dog named finn.” and god said, “yes.” and you said, “but how can you make this happen?” and god said, “i can make anything happen.” and you said, “quickly?” and god said, “i love you. why would i not make this rapid?” and you said, “i can trust you?” and god said, “like your life depends on it.” and you said, “my life does depend on it.” and god said, “i know. i’ve got it now. you’re safe. let me take care of it.” and you hugged god. and god hugged you. and you hugged yourself. and you drifted off to sleep saying, “i have it. i’m safe. i have it. i’m safe. i have it. i’m—” and you woke in the morning and the world was new. because you knew it was done. because god said yes. and god never goes back on a yes unless you tell god “no.” and any time throughout the day you thought, “is anything happening?” god said, “it’s all happening.” and you said, “but i can’t see a thing.” and god said, “i am your eyes.” and you said, “but i don’t have to do anything?” and god said, “you did the only thing needed.” and you said, “but what about my thoughts and my state and acting as if?” and god said, “i love you.” and you knew what that meant. so instead of worrying or wondering or obsessing another second, you went to the bakery and bought a slice of chocolate cake and drove home and sat on your back deck and ate and ate and watched the sunset and celebrated.

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