Intro from Anne Ballard:
In the midst of this challenging season, God is exchanging chaos for peace. As the dust settles, now is the time to align your body, mind and soul with what the Lord is saying and doing. He is the King of working all things together for our good, and in the face of unexpected and challenging circumstances, He is doing just that.
Although it may feel hard to see, He is moving and working on your behalf as you surrender old for new. When loss and disappointment try to take you down, rest in the truth that He has your best in mind, orchestrating plans far beyond your wildest dreams. (To Subscribe to the Elijah List subscribe here.)
Anne Ballard
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This season, be open to what His goodness might look like as the Lord expresses His love for you through new relationships, the development of lifelong friendships and community that will change you. We are being presented with opportunities to grow. It is strength to reveal your weaknesses and to be willing to let God lead the way. We can take the path of least resistance and remain small and complacent, or we can choose the path that promises the best version of ourselves, following God into uncharted territories.
As you become aware of the access you have to His great strength and peace, be reminded that you are being renewed and quipped for your call. You were not made for ordinary, you were made for greatness.
Release and Renew
"God is not a God of disorder but of peace..." (1 Corinthians 14:33)
Many of us have been in a season of busyness and caring for others in a way that has zapped our own energy, strength and zest for life. For some, it is caring for their children, for others it is caring for elderly parents, loved ones, a spouse or your business. When we become so busy caring for others and consumed in the busyness of life that we neglect ourselves, it can affect our mental well-being, our health, our weight, our sleep and our emotions.
Perhaps you haven't been exercising like you want to, or eating to care for your body because you feel constantly under the gun to take care of countless other things or people. This is a time to establish new, wholesome, healthy routines for day and night. There is grace right now to let go of what is no longer serving you and to develop new habits and rituals; ones that allow you to take care of yourself and to give your body, mind and soul what you truly need.
At times, chaos can be a relentless adversary, and it can be necessary to intentionally move in the direction of peace-filled practices. Think about incorporating into your life regular exercise, reading a book that uplifts you, memorizing Scripture, dedicated time to wait on and hear from the Lord, a way to document and process with the Lord what He reveals to you, and a relaxing nighttime routine. (Photo via Unsplash)
This season, God is speaking to us about our needs. He created us and He knows what our bodies, souls and spirits need before we do. If we take the time to quiet ourselves and listen to Him, He will help us. For some, He may even highlight the things we can let go of and walk away from in order to fully embrace all that He has for us... (continue reading)
