Sarah, I really appreciated your words, "I don't want to pursue a slow life and miss living a sacred life." What a beautiful distinction! I think there's so much pressure these days to find beauty in every moment, but the truth is that some seasons of life are simply hard, and no amount of positive thinking can change that.
I especially appreciated your reminder that we don't have to create beauty or even find it in our circumstances because God Himself is the source of all goodness and beauty. The verses about the lilies and sparrows are such comforting reminders that nothing in our lives escapes His attention.
As someone who has lived with cerebral palsy my entire life and has also walked through breast cancer, I've experienced seasons when it was difficult to see anything beautiful in my circumstances. There were times when I was afraid, frustrated, or simply exhausted. I didn't always feel grateful or joyful, and I've learned that God doesn't expect me to pretend everything is wonderful when it isn't.
One thing my experiences have taught me is that God's goodness isn't dependent on whether my life is going well. Even during the hardest seasons, His love and faithfulness remain unchanged.
Thank you for reminding us that when life feels anything but beautiful, we don't have to force ourselves to see roses where there are none. Sometimes the most important thing we can do is simply look up and remember Who is holding us. ❤️
Oh wow sweet friend! Thank you for sharing your life experiences and how this resonated with you! I wish I could restack a million times because you hit the nail on the head!
Sarah, I really appreciated your words, "I don't want to pursue a slow life and miss living a sacred life." What a beautiful distinction! I think there's so much pressure these days to find beauty in every moment, but the truth is that some seasons of life are simply hard, and no amount of positive thinking can change that.
I especially appreciated your reminder that we don't have to create beauty or even find it in our circumstances because God Himself is the source of all goodness and beauty. The verses about the lilies and sparrows are such comforting reminders that nothing in our lives escapes His attention.
As someone who has lived with cerebral palsy my entire life and has also walked through breast cancer, I've experienced seasons when it was difficult to see anything beautiful in my circumstances. There were times when I was afraid, frustrated, or simply exhausted. I didn't always feel grateful or joyful, and I've learned that God doesn't expect me to pretend everything is wonderful when it isn't.
One thing my experiences have taught me is that God's goodness isn't dependent on whether my life is going well. Even during the hardest seasons, His love and faithfulness remain unchanged.
Thank you for reminding us that when life feels anything but beautiful, we don't have to force ourselves to see roses where there are none. Sometimes the most important thing we can do is simply look up and remember Who is holding us. ❤️
Oh wow sweet friend! Thank you for sharing your life experiences and how this resonated with you! I wish I could restack a million times because you hit the nail on the head!