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If I’m honest, I’m weary. I don’t just love Christmas—I NEED Christmas. Even though it will be really different this year and not what this mama hearts longs for, I am reminded that Jesus came for more than just to make me feel better or to make all my dreams come true. HE CAME. He came to reveal truth and conquer sin and bring salvation. More than happiness, His arrival brought true, deep, abiding joy. Joy that delights in His presence—despite the circumstance. Hope that is more than a wish for something temporary—an eternal hope that gives us a heavenly perspective. The struggle is real, BUT GOD continues to reveal Himself, His purpose, and His ways. While “this too shall pass” seems like a flippant response to a difficult time, God’s word tells us, “... endurance produces proven character, and proven character produces hope. This hope will not disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured out in our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.” Romans 5:4-5 #lightoftheworld #hopeformankind #christtheredeemer #backtotheBible #inspire #encourage #hope #wateringcanblog #watercolorsketch (at Belleville, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CI14fezlHQL/?igshid=sor32his2cts

Pretty profound for a kid movie. Our thoughts can be pulled in a thousand different directions—that’s why it is is so important to guard what goes into our minds—and to cultivate a heart of faith. Faith doesn’t always make sense (think Noah, Moses, Elijah...) and God is more concerned with the integrity of our heart. When my heart is right before God, it changes how I think. Even about things I don’t like. Even the circumstances I face and especially the fear I have about the future. ———————- Finally brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable—if there is any moral excellence and if there is anything praiseworthy—dwell on these things. Do what you have learned and received and heard from me, and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you. Philippians 4:8-9 #faithoverfear #heartmatters #backtotheBible #quote #wateringcanblog #picart (at Freeburg, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CC_3485lW6q/?igshid=pf8a874nx5su

These are trying times, yes, but God is not surprised by the human condition. For believers, He often takes what seems difficult and uses it to shape us and mold us more in His image. His desire is for us to be a light in a dark world. The beauty of it all is that He is still at work in our world and He is changing hearts and lives still today. Let’s not shy away from the hard things. Let’s face them and let them teach us truth. #hopeforamerica #backtotheBible #Godisatwork #prayingforrevival #defeatracism #blm #Jesusisouronlyhope #standfortruthandrighteousness #wateringcanblog #newblogpost #stl #faith #blogger [[[link in bio]]] (at Belleville, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBGeWtAFrKf/?igshid=1kbv6ja8215il

“Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Don’t let your heart be troubled or fearful.” John 14:27 CSB #faithoverfear #lightoftheworld #truth #backtotheBible #hope #peace #christianperspective (at Belleville, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9z2iBTHoJb/?igshid=1n0rsmrreglzs