Every so often, I leave our car at school and walk home after dropping our boys off in the morning. It's 1.3 miles of walking through streets lined with million dollar homes on hills overlooking the San Diego skyline. I walk past palm trees, lantana flowers, and birds of paradise. Sometimes, my thoughts and prayers keep me company, but most days, I take the opportunity to listen to a podcast.
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At the halfway point between school and home, I must cross a busy street. There is no traffic light, no stop sign, and no crosswalk to make this task easier. There is a steep blind curve on one end of the road, making the crossing even more treacherous. .
At this point, I pause my podcast and remove my earbuds, because I need all my senses on high alert to make it safely to the other side.
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Pain and hardship have this same effect on us, demanding our full attention. We are on the lookout for potential danger, for the reason for our suffering, for God's presence in the midst of our troubles. When we sit up and pay attention, our faith is more likely to grow - we will be more aware of God's movement in our lives as we (slowly) make our way to the other side.
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Whatever difficulty or hardship you may be walking through, I pray that your senses would be on high alert for God's presence, his comfort, and his direction in your life.
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This girl right here? She might be smiling but she's ready to throw up on the inside! 😵
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Today on the Life on Purpose podcast with @amydebrucque, I'll be talking about unwanted changes - specifically, geographical changes! This picture represents the biggest move I've made, from my boarding school for missionary kids in Germany to a liberal arts college in Michigan. .
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We talked missionary life, military life, and how hard it is to start over in a new place. If you're walking through a similar change, I hope you find encouragement in my story! ❤️ Click the link in my profile to listen!
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