God's favor

Two deer drink from a mountain stream that runs through a wooded valley beside a gray slat fence. A shaft of sunlight shines down from above.

My cup overflows: Resting in God’s favor

Post published:January 1, 2022
Post category:From: Return to Your Rest
Post last modified:April 17, 2024

I praise you, Lord my Shepherd. You have overcome for me all the shame that ever has or ever will attach to me. You are teaching me to overcome it too. By your grace, I drink deeply of your favor, and it restores my rest.

Shame: Head shot of woman against black background. Her hands are in front of her head, covering her face. And yet also, her arms are outstretched, with her hands gripping both sides of her head.

Can we talk about shame?

Post published:December 18, 2021
Post category:Trauma and Grief
Post last modified:March 10, 2024

It’s not a little thing to face into something as painful as shame. It takes courage, and trust. Yet to experience the abundant life and rest and favor our Lord holds out to us, it’s vital to let him show us when we’re feeling shame, and how to walk free from it.