In today’s Lent reading of Luke 10-11, on day 9 of #Lent Challenge: Luke and Acts, I found my heart pierced by heart in a single word.
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“Now after this the Lord appointed seventy others, and sent them in pairs ahead of Him to every city and place where He Himself was going to come.” (Luke 10:1, NASB)
When I finished reading the chapter, I circled back to that first sentence, that one word:
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Instead of surviving your days, you savor each moment. You pour into the lives of others, and it’s a joy, not a chore. And every hour, you are deeply, dazzling aware of God’s love and presence.
God intends this flourishing life for you. And it can start today.
My sweet friend Angela was a direct answer to prayer…don’t know what I’d do with out her.
I think you may have just stirred up a writing assignment for me Margaret! Hugs, BIG hugs!
You are absolutely right! It takes years after a move! My lonliness, tears, and pain have paid off because I have so many beautiful friends who pour into my life, and I get to do community with them. Trying to go it alone is so unnatural and painful. Don’t give up praying if you are lonely!
Thanks for the reminder to live in community. To not go it alone. To seek out people to journey with!
I am so sad today, so lonely. God has allowed me to be, like Gideon, stripped of my ‘peeps’. I do believe it’s for a season, but it is a gery lonely season.
Going through a new season in life with no girl friends my age. Also, looking for a church home and it has been lonely. It’s harder since I’m not outgoing. – I’m just digging in deeper with Jesus.
Love when God answers our prayers for deep, intimate friendships! Hugs back!
Yes! Thank you for the encouraging words, Cassandra!
Absolutely! It can be scary to risk and be vulnerable, but so worth it.
My heart goes out to you! Praying you draw closer to Him during this season and that this is quickly followed by a season full of closer, more intimate friendships. Hugs!
Prayers that He brings that kindred spirit to your path to walk with you and encourage you during this season. Hugs!