Could it be that surrender leads to gratitude? It is when we begin to expect certain things from God, or from others, that we lose our peace. We envy. The grass is greener elsewhere. We grow bitter or resentful. Why hasn’t this happened for me yet?!It’s hard to stay in a state of gratefulness when we feel entitled to a different life.But when we surrender what we hoped for, what we expected, what we wish would have happened—surprisingly enough, there is peace there. In acceptance of what is. In ... Read More about Surrender

Whatever you’re worried about, turn your eyes upon Jesus.Whatever you can’t forget about, turn your eyes upon Jesus.Whatever grief you cannot bear, turn your eyes upon Jesus.Whatever loneliness you feel, turn your eyes upon Jesus.Whatever regret you’re holding on to, turn your eyes upon Jesus.Will He take it away? Not usually. But He will sit with you in the hard, comfort you, sustain you, give you peace that passes all understanding, and transform you as you renew your mind in Him.Turn your ... Read More about Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus