It’s been sort of a not wanting to get out of bed and face the day season lately. I’m doing much of what I call praying through, praying till I feel His peace and the joy of His presence. It’s sort of like putting shocks on a car, not taking the bumps out of the road, but makes the ride a whole lot smoother.
New subscriber. This is beautifully written with a deep spiritual message. I have just gone through a hellish year with long covid, and as tough as that was, the Lord has brought forth a new depth & joy in my relationship with Him. Praise God for controlled burns.
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Oh, thank you for reading, Em! I wrote this last year and it came to my mind again this morning as I feel the Lord's pruning in my life this week. I love when He speaks through nature! 🤍🌴
New subscriber here…I recently stumbled across your stack and am so thankful I did! Reading this post this morning challenged and encouraged my heart in all the best ways. I recently and very unexpectedly lost a job I loved dearly, so the concept of “necessary endings” spoke to me deeply. Your words definitely have given me things to bring before the Lord to talk with Him about as I seek healing amidst the pain of this season, where it feels like so many things are “burning.” Thank you so much for sharing!
Thank you for your thoughtful comments, Hope! And thanks for subscribing. I am glad this post was encouraging. Last night I was feeling some grief from a necessary ending and the Lord reminded me again...don't fear the fire. We have to encourage each other in this race of faith. I pray that you feel encouraged by the Holy Spirit in this season God prepares you for what's next. Blessings!
I am so glad it was encouraging. I'm experiencing a refining fire myself. More fruit to follow...I am thankful the Lord gives us the words to write that we really need to read!
Excellent observation and analogy. My wife and I live about 2 hours south of you and yes, controlled burns are a way of life here. It is uplifting to see those green sprigs and buds beginning anew….
I soooo needed this reminder today. Thank you!!
It’s been sort of a not wanting to get out of bed and face the day season lately. I’m doing much of what I call praying through, praying till I feel His peace and the joy of His presence. It’s sort of like putting shocks on a car, not taking the bumps out of the road, but makes the ride a whole lot smoother.
I am so glad it was encouraging. Hebrews 4:16 every single day. He is faithful to help us. Blessings.
So good. Thanks for sharing. There was a chorus called “Refiner’s Fire” we used to sing in college.
Thank you for reading. I just listened to that song. Beautiful. Adding to my playlist.
Great lesson!
Thanks for reading!
Great article. I loved it. Thank you
Thanks so much for reading, Stephan.
New subscriber. This is beautifully written with a deep spiritual message. I have just gone through a hellish year with long covid, and as tough as that was, the Lord has brought forth a new depth & joy in my relationship with Him. Praise God for controlled burns.
I am a retired MD, new Substack contributor but a long-time essayist.
I write on faith (primarily Christianity), culture, medicine, and worldviews. Love to connect! The Doctor Is In https://doctor-is-in.org
Thanks for reading and subscribing! God is so kind to redeem the hard seasons and bring us closer to Himself. God bless you, Dr. Bob!
Wow. Wisdom in multiple layers. Spiritual 911s at the sight of smoke. Ooof. You’ve done it again. Thanks for loving and listening to Jesus.
Oh, thank you for reading, Em! I wrote this last year and it came to my mind again this morning as I feel the Lord's pruning in my life this week. I love when He speaks through nature! 🤍🌴
This is so good, Audra! God often speaks to me through nature as well!
Very insightful analogy. And oh so true in the life of daily waking and living in Christ.
Thank you for reading!
New subscriber here…I recently stumbled across your stack and am so thankful I did! Reading this post this morning challenged and encouraged my heart in all the best ways. I recently and very unexpectedly lost a job I loved dearly, so the concept of “necessary endings” spoke to me deeply. Your words definitely have given me things to bring before the Lord to talk with Him about as I seek healing amidst the pain of this season, where it feels like so many things are “burning.” Thank you so much for sharing!
Thank you for your thoughtful comments, Hope! And thanks for subscribing. I am glad this post was encouraging. Last night I was feeling some grief from a necessary ending and the Lord reminded me again...don't fear the fire. We have to encourage each other in this race of faith. I pray that you feel encouraged by the Holy Spirit in this season God prepares you for what's next. Blessings!
The holy heat is good for our hearts. His fire is purifying. Amen to this message, Audra!
I’ve lived in SW Florida for over 30 years now. Never get used to hurricane season.
Wow! Thank you for this, Audra! Having just experienced a refining fire in my personal life this past week, I am so encouraged by this reminder 🔥🥹🧡
I am so glad it was encouraging. I'm experiencing a refining fire myself. More fruit to follow...I am thankful the Lord gives us the words to write that we really need to read!
Excellent observation and analogy. My wife and I live about 2 hours south of you and yes, controlled burns are a way of life here. It is uplifting to see those green sprigs and buds beginning anew….
Especially before hurricane season, right? Thanks so much for reading!