Oof Laura. So good. So timely. I have always loved this idea from The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry - that we are made in the limitless image of God and within the limitations of being human…imago dei stardust mixed with the dust of the earth. I needed to read this.
Basic, simple, minimalistic, beautiful…in everything! I had a friend tell me that I wasn’t doing enough to protest what’s going on in the world around me to which I responded, every smile I make is contributing to a better world!!!she again told me it was not enough. I don’t have to argue at this point anymore with anyone and it’s because God has told me that I am enough and he moves me to action what he needs me to.
“No. I do not need to do anything, besides prayer. I am away, out of the office, and out of town. Plenty of people can rally the helpers.⁵ Prophetic voices abound everywhere.⁶
Not a single thing in the world depends on me. Thank God for that.”
As so many have commented- I needed this! I am driving home with a friend and read it aloud to her- so fun to talk about what resonated with each of us. Would love to see you develop this into a retreat and host us somewhere fun- ♥️
Loved this! There is so much freedom in embracing our limits. "A Spacious Life" by Ashley Hales really drove this home for me. It's been life-giving to make peace with what IS instead of constantly striving to overcome my God-given limits!
This rings so true for me. I have felt it, wrote about it, thought about writing more about it...but still revert to trying to do it all at times. But I am learning. Thank you for the well written reminder.
Phew. Yeah. All of this. It's such a tricky balance, at least for me. I always struggle with extremes. Cutting myself off from all social media and feeling lonely/left behind OR drowning myself in it and somehow feeling even lonelier. Is there a middle space in that? I'm still looking for it.
Oof Laura. So good. So timely. I have always loved this idea from The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry - that we are made in the limitless image of God and within the limitations of being human…imago dei stardust mixed with the dust of the earth. I needed to read this.
Basic, simple, minimalistic, beautiful…in everything! I had a friend tell me that I wasn’t doing enough to protest what’s going on in the world around me to which I responded, every smile I make is contributing to a better world!!!she again told me it was not enough. I don’t have to argue at this point anymore with anyone and it’s because God has told me that I am enough and he moves me to action what he needs me to.
“No. I do not need to do anything, besides prayer. I am away, out of the office, and out of town. Plenty of people can rally the helpers.⁵ Prophetic voices abound everywhere.⁶
Not a single thing in the world depends on me. Thank God for that.”
That’ll preach. Our egos are so pesky.
As so many have commented- I needed this! I am driving home with a friend and read it aloud to her- so fun to talk about what resonated with each of us. Would love to see you develop this into a retreat and host us somewhere fun- ♥️
This is so powerful and deeply true. I experienced a full exhale reading your words, thank you.
Loved this! There is so much freedom in embracing our limits. "A Spacious Life" by Ashley Hales really drove this home for me. It's been life-giving to make peace with what IS instead of constantly striving to overcome my God-given limits!
My limits drive. me. nuts. I want to do! all! the! things! And quickly, too! Thank you for this invitation to reframe and embrace them. <3
Thankyou for taking “ time off “ it is necessary & thankyou for returning 🙏🙏
This rings so true for me. I have felt it, wrote about it, thought about writing more about it...but still revert to trying to do it all at times. But I am learning. Thank you for the well written reminder.
Phew. Yeah. All of this. It's such a tricky balance, at least for me. I always struggle with extremes. Cutting myself off from all social media and feeling lonely/left behind OR drowning myself in it and somehow feeling even lonelier. Is there a middle space in that? I'm still looking for it.
I needed your exact words and reflections on this -today was providential timing. Thank you for sharing 💛