Good morning, happy Monday!! Don’t you just love cute animal and baby pictures?! Warms my heart every time. The pigeon-burrowing owls, above, never ceases to make me smile. Photographer Mario Gustavo Fiorucci won the 2016 Comedy Wildlife Photography Award for that picture and it is easy to see why. 🙂
I’ve got to admit, the picture above completely portrays the way my schedule has been lately—a little sideways. Since Thanksgiving, the Crenshaw household has been a little more chaotic and off-schedule, BUT incredibly blessed.
I don’t know about you, but when my schedule goes wacky for any reason, I feel “off.” Not stressed, necessarily, but not as peaceful.
What I realized this morning is that the biggest thing that changed for me is that my scheduled rest and prayer time is not as often as my soul needs right now. I need quiet time, in my prayer closet, a few times a week to seek Jesus, be still, and pray whatever the Holy Spirit prompts.
I believe this works best for me because I am naturally an introverted person. I “recharge” in my quiet and alone space. I need that rest time to quiet my thoughts, heart, and soul. My heart is more receptive to Jesus when I do this and I am a more peaceful, calm person to be around! 🙂
What about you? What restores your soul? A friend of mine is the complete opposite of me. She recharges by loud, fun worship music along with a Holy Spirit-led conversation about Jesus. When Jesus is the center, it cannot be wrong, am I right?!
I thank God that even when our days are sideways or a little off, when we seek Him with our whole heart—He will meet us right where we are!! Praise God!!
All the glory to God!!
Shanon
Image of Jeremiah 29:13 by mostlysensible.com.
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6 thoughts on “Restore Your Soul”
Author Ryan Callahan
I feel that way too. I am also an introvert and I need to recharge by being alone in a quiet place with the Lord. I love being around friends and family too, but I always know when it’s time to get away. God bless & Merry Christmas!
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Shanon Crenshaw
God bless and Merry Christmas! Your testimony is inspiring and everyday, God is faithfully directing the steps in your life. Even when we may not see what He is doing, He is at work.
When I feel as though I see no evidence “around me” of His work, I believe in those moments He is deeply rooting me in His word, faithfulness, and trust.
I imagine a tree being deeply rooted in the ground, first, to support the new growth of the branches before they can flourish with new life. This, I believe, is what God is doing in your life. Blessings, brother! 🙂
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Author Ryan Callahan
Thank you for the encouragement!
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Shanon Crenshaw
God has great and amazing plans for you, Ryan! It will be exciting to witness your journey hand in hand with Jesus!! ☺
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danielle ayala
I find I am the same way. I have been trying to incorporate time for prayer and find it difficult with my crazy work schedule…I find myself saying prayers through the day on the days I need it most..I try to do more one on one time on my days off or I feel bogged down and heavy. Does that make sense?
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Shanon Crenshaw
Yes, sweet sister, it makes absolute sense. 🙂 The one on one time we have with God refreshes our spirit and fills us with peace that only God can bring us. Love you and continue to pray for you!!! Lunch soon, please!
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