“…the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.” Galatians 5:22-23 Faithfulness. Keep showing up. Keep trying to believe. Keep your flickering flame lit as the biting winds blow harsh and hard, as the light dims and dances down to near nothing in the darkness. Remember this when you falter (because you will falter). There is only one call at the center of it all. One still, small voice whispering to you among the noises rising and the other voices screaming louder and louder. And that still, small voice invites you to faithfulness. No matter what the stage of my life may be, it seems I am always being beckoned back to remember this. All the tasks on all my lists, every should I conjure into must, each day that dawns with a thousand things to be and do and achieve - they pale when faced with the brightest light of being beloved. Which is always God's simple, gentle offer. Abide in me. Let us bear fruit … [Read more...] about 9 weeks for 9 months: prayers for pregnancy (month 7)
everyday parenting as spiritual practice
