God likes to interrupt my day and remind me I am loved. He does this often, and if I am not completely frazzled and running around like a crazy woman in a frenzy, sometimes I notice.

God smiles over me.

He surrounds me with sweet songs of deliverance.

He tenderly holds me by the hand.

The lover of my soul is wooing me to His side, but sadly some days I miss His invitation because I am too busy worrying about my problems to slow down and worship.

I waste a whole lot of time working myself up over problems that are monumental to me, but minuscule to my Mighty God. I forget He has me covered today. I focus on the looming tragedy and fail to listen to my faithful Father.

I don’t know if you struggle with spiritual ADD like me, but I want to get off the hamster wheel of worry and just let God be God in my life.

If you struggle with trying to fix things and fail to stop and see how God is at work in the details of your life, I want to let you know you are not alone. We probably need a support group. Send me an e-mail if you want to join.

This week, I slowed down for a few minutes and sat by a lovely window in my family room overlooking our fabulous back yard. I need to sit there with the Lord and savor His beautiful creation more often.

I opened up my devotional to Psalm 37, and God sweetly reminded me that I am loved.

Maybe you are feeling overwhelmed by life this week, and you need a little reminder that God loves you.

Consider this a love note from your God. He sees you.

3 Wonderful Ways God Bends Down to Bless You

He directs your path

Let this thought blow your mind today: The God who created the entire universe speaks to you and has ordered the steps of your path. He goes before you and paves the way with His grace and peace.

“A person plans his course, but the Lord directs his steps.” (Psalm 16:9, NLT)

He delights in you

God has chosen you as His very own and longs to cozy up to you — He isn’t scared of your brand of crazy. He designed you as a creative being and finds you charming just as you are.

“He brought me out to a spacious place; he rescued me because He delighted in me.” (Psalm 16:9, CSB)

He’s invested in the details

Not one second of your life escapes God’s careful attention. He knows exactly what you need, and He is orchestrating every single moment of your week with a purposeful design for you day.

“God, the searcher of the heart, knows fully our longings, yet He also understands the desires of the Spirit, because the Holy Spirit passionately pleads before God for us, His holy ones, in perfect harmony with God’s plan and our destiny. So we are convinced that every detail of our lives is continually woven together to fit into God’s perfect plan of bringing good into our lives, for we are His lovers who have been called to fulfill His designed purpose.” (Romans 8:27-28, TPT)

So, here is my awesome God story for this week: I wrote all the words you read above in the early morning hours last Friday sitting in my bed with my journal, my laptop, my Bible, and Jesus. Later in the day, I logged on to social media to check in with the the world, and my friend Julie had “spontaneously” left me a little love on Facebook:

God smiled at me through Julie.

What if we all decided this week to share a little encouragement with one friend to remind her she is fiercely loved by her faithful God? Julie’s sweet post helped fuel my faith this week, and I am incredibly thankful for her.

To help remind you how much God loves you, I’ve created a beautiful list of 7 Scriptural promises for you to meditate on this week. Sign up today as a member of the Wildfire Faith Community and  grab a copy in our Faith Fuel Library. Print out your copy and start each morning letting God’s love wash over you as you worship the One who loves you most. (Bonus points if you share the verse on Facebook and tag a friend to encourage her.)  

When we consistently allow God’s love pour into our fragile hearts, our countenance changes. His love lights up our souls, and we radiate His  joy — a inexpressible joy spilling out over our family and friends. I dare you to download this week’s free printable and spend dedicated time drawing from the deep well of God’s love for you. You are deeply loved by a God who delights in you.

His love changes everything.

Friend, you are fiercely loved by your faithful God.

 

 

 

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Giveaway

Y’all know I am a big book nerd. Other women buy shoes, but I buy books and Bible commentaries.

For everyone who asks me “what should I read next?” I now have a sweet list of my favorite reads for you to check out. Amazon created a space for social media influencers to share cv!

If you are looking for a good read to fire up your faith, then check out what’s on my nightstand here.

(Disclosure: Amazon will compensate me a little for anything you may purchase through this page. Thanks in advance if you do.)

A few weeks ago, I started reading this sweet book from Liz Curtis Higgs.  (You will love how she unpacks each passage phrase by phrase.  It’s easy peasy Bible study!!!)

I’m giving away one copy of 31 Proverbs to Light Your Path to a reader this week. Leave a comment before Wednesday, June 6th letting me know that you shared this post on Facebook or Instagram to enter — and let me know what’s on your nightstand right now.

Note:  You must live within the U.S. to enter today’s giveaway.

 

 

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I’m sharing a copy of My Pray Big Prayer Calendar with you. Sign up today as a member of the Wildfire Faith Community and  grab a copy in our Faith Fuel Library. Print out your copy and start each morning inviting God to strengthen your step and breathe fresh wind into your weary spirit.  

 

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LOOKING FOR RESOURCES TO FIRE UP YOUR FAITH?

Friends: As a social media influencer, I have a sweet list of my favorite resources to fuel a wildfire faith in my very own shop on Amazon.  (Note: I will get a little something back if you follow any of the links in this post and buy anything on this page. Thanks in advance if you do.).