Women of Brookstone

The Lord has given us work “under the sun,” as explained in Ecclesiastes 9:11, to work the ground and to subdue it. And yet, work becomes a mundane, frustrating, chaotic emotional roller coaster.

After being saved just over two and a half years ago, I was overcome with a strong desire to learn as much about Christ as I could. Moreso, I wanted to give Christ everything He had asked of me. How could I know all that Christ had sacrificed for me and not feel an obligation to give Him it all?

I am so glad the Lord loves Joy and He loves laughter. We just have to be careful with laughing at inopportune times. I chuckle at the word “joy.” If you say the word “joy” and there isn’t a smile that comes to your face, then something is terribly wrong. Everyone needs one friend that will get them to giggle in serious situations. I still laugh out loud every time I think of one memory with the friend who does that for me.

Meditating on God’s love is essential to our walk with Jesus, for it’s out of His love that we love others. Relying on emotion alone to show others the kind of love Christ calls us to will ultimately burn us out. This week, I want to intentionally explore together the love of God as our Creator.

The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty. In every task, project, and preparation, we put our hands to work. But what good is our work without a plan carried out with diligence?

This is something I’ve wrestled with. Is it wrong to ask God for financial provision? Is it wrong to desire a beautiful home? A reliable car? A vacation with your family? A life that feels peaceful and stable?