Prayerful Path to Christmas

Hello Friend,

What joy when those first Christmas cards begin to come in! It makes me smile to see a boy running from the mailbox, most of the mail tucked under an arm, but Christmas cards held in hand.

Over the years, we've turned this blessing into an opportunity to pray for our family and friends. This prayerful path to Christmas can stretch beyond the season, into the new year, and even beyond...

Here's the link to my recent post at Guideposts:

https://www.guideposts.org/blog/the-prayer-path-to-Christmas

Wishing you peace, love, and joy today...

Lovingly,

Shawnelle

Rejoicing in God's Creation

Hello Friend,

Have you ever stood in a moment so precious, so dear, that your spirit fills with awe for the Lord? When His Presence in the ordinary is extraordinary?

The season's first snow took me to that place, and I'm grateful.

Oh Lord, open my eyes to Your great goodness and grace in the small moments...

Here's the link to my recent post at Guideposts:


https://www.guideposts.org/blog/rejoicing-in-the-seasons-first-snow

Thank you for sharing this time with me. You are a blessing.

Lovingly,

Shawnelle

Gratitude Soul Deep

Hello Friend,

His Presence.

I'm learning to rest in knowing that He is with me. Always. No matter what.

His Presence brings peace. His Presence is hope.

A recent Facebook memory brought thoughts of holding my baby son, and the memory caused me to think of how we, as His children, are held...

Here's the link to my recent post at Guideposts:

https://www.guideposts.org/blog/gratitude-that-goes-soul-deep


Praying peace and joy for you today, and every day, because He is near.

Lovingly,

Shawnelle

Comparing Myself to Others

Hello Friend,

It's a trap that I can fall into easily- the comparison trap. Sometimes it happens so quickly that I'm hardly aware.

But the other day, I began to understand that this practice, even hidden in the private places of my thought life, does not lead to a grateful heart.

Here's the link to my recent post at Guideposts:


https://www.guideposts.org/blog/dont-compare-yourself-to-others

Wishing you peace today...

Lovingly,

Shawnelle

With God, No Day is Ordinary

Hello Friend,

That's how He is.

The Lord fills an ordinary day with extraordinary blessing.

Recently, a tender moment with my mom brought a moment of fear. But God reminded me, in His kind and gentle way, that He is with us. His compassion allowed me to live in the moment. To drink deep.

Here's the link to my recent post at Guideposts:

https://www.guideposts.org/blog/with-god-no-day-is-ordinary

May your day be filled with the extraordinary.

Lovingly,

Shawnelle

When A Loved One Hurts

Hello Friend,

Concern for a hurting loved one can bring worry and fear. I've struggled recently.  But the Lord is teaching me about His Presence. He's there. Loving. Reaching.

His ever-present Light shines into my worry - and in to the life of my loved one.

He is faithful.

Here's the link to my recent post at Guideposts:


https://www.guideposts.org/blog/when-a-loved-one-hurts

Wishing you peace and love and joy this weekend. Thanks for sharing this time with me.

Lovingly,

Shawnelle

When An Answer to Prayer Comes Slowly

Hello Friend,

Happy November! Today we're enjoying a warm and wonderful autumn afternoon. Deep blessings...

The other day I was reminded of the blessing that comes from answered prayer - specifically when that answer comes slowly. I'm always moved by God's amazing grace. His timing. His care.

Here's the link to my recent post at Guideposts:


https://www.guideposts.org/blog/when-an-answer-comes-slowly


I'm pausing to lift a prayer for you. If you are waiting, may you trust in Him. And may there be hope and value in the wait...

Lovingly,

Shawnelle