A Goldilocks Life

It Begins with Letting Go

Some things may never be resolved. Loss of a relationship doesn’t stop hurting, though the pain diminishes. Failure even in small things can plague us and attack our confidence. The day I totally forgave a person who deeply disappointed my family and me, healing began. I started letting go.

What do you need to release? Is it anger over divorce, painful job loss, disappointment with a friend? Your penchant for procrastination? Start now. The Lord forgives, and by His grace so can we. Please don’t wait.

Here are some Bible verses to encourage you to make a strong start putting the past behind you.

Love keeps no record of wrongs. 1 Corinthians 13:5

Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 1 Peter 4:8

Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers over all wrongs. Proverbs 10:12

He who covers over an offense promotes love… Proverbs 17:9

I Choose to Worship the Lord

After the death of Moses, the Lord spoke to Joshua, Moses’ aide telling him to lead the people of Israel (Joshua 1:1-5). God promised to never leave or forsake Joshua and encouraged him to be strong and courageous. (vv 6-9).

Joshua sent two spies into the land to confirm the Lord’s direction. Through a woman named Rahab, that confirmation clearly and miraculously came (2:1-24).

Early the next morning, Joshua and all the Israelites set out to the land God promised to give them by way of the Jordan River. The water stopped flowing as the priests carrying the ark of the covenant touched the water with their feet and crossed the river (3:14-16).

On the journey, Joshua saw a man with a drawn sword and asked, “Are you for us or for our enemies?” The man replied, “Neither, but as commander of the army of the Lord I have come.” Realizing this man was an angel, Joshua fell facedown to the ground and asked what message the Lord had for him. “Take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy.” (5:13-15). That’s the last mention of Joshua’s encounter with God’s servant.

Like Joshua, I choose to worship the Lord. All morning long He reminded me of a beautiful song we sang in church on Sunday. Please listen to “Holy, Holy, Holy (We Bow Before Thee)”. Join with me as we bow before the King of Glory, our God forever! Click the link below.

Rest or Stress?

It’s been a busy couple of weeks. All good things happened, but changes in routine sometimes shake me up. Through it all, mostly I’ve had peace. A few moments rattled me, especially when driving to our vacation destination was delayed by stopped traffic for more than two hours.

How can it be that I may feel rest instead of stress? Perhaps it’s because most mornings, busy or not, I have drawn close to the Lord by reading the Bible, recording praises in my Thank You Log, and praying. God is key to lasting peace even in busy times.

The Lord promises that the peace of God that transcends all understanding will guard our hearts through Jesus Christ (Philippians 4:7). We may be in a crazy season, but the rest He provides is not reliant on circumstances. Peace is the fruit of the Holy Spirit in us (Galatians 5:22) and we may be sure that it is available anytime, anywhere.

I remind myself—trust, don’t doubt. Keep looking toward the Lord through changes, stresses, or painful times. God promises to never leave us (Hebrews 13:5). He will provide the inner rest and peace needed to face anything. Ephesians 2:14 says, “For he himself is our peace…”