Freedom.

She is clothed with strength and dignity and she laughs without fear of the future. -Proverbs 31:25

This morning I woke up and my mind flooded with all that I was unable to fix and all the tasks at hand. As I washed the piled high set of dishes in the sink and brewed my morning coffee, a sweet whisper called out: Come away. Pray, beloved. Pray. Give it to me.

At first, I did everything I could not to pray. I was frustrated. Hurt. And the negative thoughts continued to overwhelm my mind and heart. But then, I cried out.


I called out to the Lord out of my distress and he answered me. (Jonah 2:2)

There is power in authentic prayer. There is power in the name of Jesus. And so, as he has asked me to be devoted to prayer for various people, I will.

I've decided to clothe them in prayer. We are each called to be clothed in Jesus and carry his attributes with us to pour into others' lives.

So, I ask you to also join me in this daily prayer for those that you love:

• Mind: What they think about 
• Eyes: What they look at
• Ears: What they listen to
• Mouth: What they speak
• Neck: Decisions that turn their head
• Shoulders: Their burdens and worries
• Heart: What and who they love
• Back: Protection
• Arms: Strength
• Hands: Work
• Ring finger: Their current or future marriage
• Sexuality: Their need for physical intimacy
• Legs: Their stand on truth
• Knees: Relationship with God
• Feet: Their walk

So, instead of taking things up on my own (which I all too frequently do), I've decided to (once again) surrender and give it to Jesus who is able to carry it all. I choose to obey and to take him at his word. He is so faithful and so very good!

Take this week to pray and believe God!

52 Lists: Week 17

Mr Wendal just came on my Spotify station. I immediately laughed because it took me back to a memory. I love how music does this. It infiltrates my mind and heart and pours into all of the spoken and unspoken places of my life.

And that's what these weekly writings on lists have done for me--helped me reflect and to see how beautiful life is. Each second is a gift (even the difficult ones) and should be lived to the utmost!! This past week carried many attributes and characteristics, but the weekend summed it all up:

Salt water. Laugher. Smiles. Confederate Jasmine. Family.

I was blessed to head to the low country of Charleston, South Carolina to join my family in a weekend of food, drink, and sunshine! With my sunglasses, music, wine, and a hand in mine, the time was seized. There were delicious moments found in the simple and with each taste of food and drink that was consumed!

And all that can be said about this week is that it left me smiling...and not wanting it to end.

Forever mine.

Until next week it's summed up in the Quiet Hounds lyrics below...

Hellen

all the gardenia on the sideway dropping like they want you// i'm  a believer when i'm on the highway when they're playing our tune// driving up slowly through the gravel nothing stopping Sunday// summer love songing in my longing we can do this our way// (quiet hounds "southern charm")