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Chaos, that noise that comes into my life every time I move off focus. Webster defines it differently: a state of extreme confusion and disorder. My interpretation stems from years of watching chaos disrupt an otherwise calm environment. When I am on focus, wearing the armor of Jesus, chaos rarely interferes with my daily activities. I am aware of the chaos, but I can navigate around the confusion it brings to our lives. The attacks keep coming, and the confusion exists, but there is a peace that allows me to walk through the noise. The inner peace stems from trusting…
Something that has transformed how I function in life is when I decided to review every judgment I make; instead of putting that judgment on others, I make a change in my own actions. All while trying to rid myself of all judgments completely, which is a work in progress. I have watched the movie War Room numerous times. Not because the plot is exciting or that one particular thing in the film is life-changing. I watch it because for me, there are so many hidden gems within the movie. So many subtle ways to change our actions to…
Sometimes I have to stop and ask myself if I am comfortable with how I am living my life. This is a loaded question because if I am comfortable, that could mean several things. On one hand, being comfortable could mean that I am living my life within the boundaries of what I believe to be acceptable and am content. But sometimes comfortable can mean I am in a routine and don’t want to leave that zone. Most of my life, I have lived outside my comfort zone, but I have continually strived to maintain inner peace. Understanding that…
As the year comes to an end and a new year begins, I take a rare and quick look back at my choices for the last 12 months and a brief glimpse into what I might choose in the coming year. Knowing there is a path for me, realizing it is my will to follow, or not. I will be gently nudged and at times pushed so long as I am listening for the signs. When the noise is distracting me, I move to prayer to regain my peace and center myself on Jesus. Who has control? If I hear…