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Rise Above the Fog

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In the midst of today we rise higher than we thought we could. Each day ending in confusion, defeat, frustration. Yet a new day begins, and we get up and we go. We get things accomplished, we assign tasks to others, we communicate, we achieve. Repeat.

Well done.

Truly, in the midst of today you are rising higher simply by your determination and character. You know you can quit. All the things. We always have the choice to leave. Leave home. Leave work. Leave life.

I’m proud of us.

In the midst of today we are here. We are standing with a determination to do another day. We may not express it with our words, but our faithful, redundant, familiar motions are screaming forth our determination.

Stand tall on that accomplishment.

And breathe.

Friend, you are not alone. Do you know this truth? Sure, there are times (days/seasons) that the feeling of being alone overwhelms our soul. But I ask you to rise above. In the smallest way, rise above. There is a person outside your home that needs your smile.

We think, “the people in my home need my smile.” And the overwhelmed loneliness washes over us once again.

This is why I am asking you to rise above. In the midst of your motions will you seek out a person outside your home? Share your smile with a person and when a smile is returned, receive it. There’s medicine there! A smile shared and received is medicine for our minds, for our emotions, and for our bodies.

Smile with a person.

Allow that smile to grow into a conversation. *be careful not to dump all your cards 😉 But lay down one statement and see if you can trust that friend with your truth. If you cannot then congratulations on your discernment and strength. Be proud of that. And smile.

Move forward.

Your end goal: find that person -that in their smile and conversation- will remind you of truths. Truths about that person/those people at home who need your smile. Allow this person to help you stand in the fog. Allow this person to walk with you as the fog lifts slowly, day by day. Allow this person to remind you of who you are and what Today is all about.

Life.

A friend is a powerhouse of strength and laughter. She is medicine for your soul.

There is truth to stand on and a smile waiting for your soul. Are you willing to rise above the fog and seek it out? I pray that you are.

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Truth to stand on: Jesus

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May we celebrate what we have because Jesus.

Because Jesus came we have a choice. No longer confined to the life choices circling us every day. We are offered a choice that settles and calms and rationalizes and comforts and guides and secures all other choices.

Because Jesus came we have life. No longer continuing down the side roads of uncertainty. We are accompanied by a Best Friend down a straight path in which He guides our feet and sets our eyes.

Because Jesus we are free. No longer bound by the various chains of sin and doubt. We are free! Free to life everlasting! Free to Live in the fullness of love and grace day by day! Free to laugh, to absorb the good around us and walk away from the weight that brings us down. We are free to speak the Name above all names. We are free to stand. We are free to proclaim Truth. We are free to share the Way.

We are free to Live Because Jesus!

Lord God,

Oh, how we thank you for You! Thank you for the gifts you so freely and graciously give us. For the gift of salvation, the gift of baptism, the gift of the Spirit, the gift of His fruits, the gift of marriage, the gift of friends, the gift of family, the gift of being a member of the very Body of Christ.

Lord, you have given us so much!

Father, I pray for these gifts that are set before us. Lord, if one of these gifts are sitting before us, yet we have yet to receive it or open it or declare it or use it or enjoy it… Oh, Father, open our eyes today!

I pray, if it be the gifts of salvation or baptism, my friend will give to you their acceptance of your gift this Christmas season. I pray they will choose to receive Jesus Christ as their Savior. I pray they will choose to follow you and identify with you in baptism.

I pray that we will determine today to walk in the Spirit. May we relish in His fruit. Not in that we are fake with putting on the image of patience and love and joy, but that we are real in the image of God in us. Help us to understand the presence of the Holy Spirit and how beautifully and powerfully real He is in us!

I pray for the gifts of marriage and of friends and of family. Father God, this differs for each us. Father, hear our cries, tears, prayers, desires, smiles and praises! Hold our hearts in these areas of life. Give us the daily bread we need per “these gifts” and help us to enjoy the day at hand.

And I thank you for allowing us to be a part of the Body of Christ! Lord, how deeply unique we all are. Yet, in your Name we are knit together as intricately as the human body. Each of us so vital, so valued, so loved and so called by You!

I can hardly comprehend your Gifts to us! Selah

Because Jesus is in my heart, my hands are open wide to receive the gifts of today! I lay it, all of it, before you. May my gift be a smile on your heart.

Jesus, I love you!

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Father,

My heart is uncertain of its emotions. It’s tired of this battle of uncertainty, it’s exhausted of this continuation of ups and downs. Yet, Lord, as I expressed my exhaustion even this very minute, my heart paused before You and smiled at the truth You pressed on my mind that quickly.

“Jaclyn, I have given you ups in the midst of downs. And your downs are open doors for me to pour out that many more blessings.”

Father God, how I needed this time with You. For five hours I have been processing my thoughts of Idaho’s newest return to Phase Three. For five hours I have been turning circles in my mind and thoughts and prayers and frustrations and concerns. Then I sit in the silence of Your full presence and instantly You whisper my name and Your truth upon my soul. And I breathe. And I smile. And I shake my head at my inner struggle and at Your mighty power.

All to you I surrender.

All to you I freely give.

I will ever love and trust You.

In your presence I will live.

Here I sit remembering again Who You Are! You are the great I AM! Oh, how truly great You are! I love You. Selah.

Lord Jesus, may I pray comfort and peace and strength upon my friends, my family, my readers, my prayer sisters, and my Women Inseparable girls right now? Lord Jesus, may I pray wisdom and direction and surety upon Your pastors and missionaries this very moment?! Lord Jesus, may I pray for those who are spread abroad from city to city, from country to country, from house to house who are feeling the effects of various phrases and lock downs and regulations? Calm fear, I pray in the name of Jesus! Use proper anger for Your glory, I pray. Settle inappropriate emotions and reactions, Lord Jesus, I pray.

Father, there are words and truths and realities streaming throughout Your children scattered throughout your bountiful world. Please hear every one of them. Please make your presence known in each of their world’s today. Please be the Father You have always been. Be forever and always our Dad, our great I AM.

Father, thank you for the unexpected smile on my heart and on my face as I sit alone with You in a grocery store parking lot. Oh, how deeply I admire and love and cling to You!

Selah

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