Happy Spring!  Snow is melting, and its 40 degrees.  Glorious, huh?  I think its safe to say the winter has taken its toll on me.  Right about the end of February/beginning of March, I struggle to feel motivated to do ANYthing.  So I’ve been thankful for little small accomplishments… like taking a shower, doing the dishes, writing a thank you note… even if not much else gets accomplished, I’m thankful when I’m able to just “do the next thing.”  I think God understands that days of constant grey and cold DO affect the human heart and emotions… at least mine  Its been such a season not  feeling like doing things… can anyone relate to me in that?  I have such a need to pursue things that will help stir my affections for God and help me enjoy Him, which means I need to change it up a bit.  These are some fun resources and ideas I am excited about trying and spending some time soaking in this week.  Thought I’d pass them along to you if you want to join me!

1. Take a prayer walk- jot down anxieties/needs on a notecard and walk in the sunshine and pray! ”…casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.” (1 Peter 5:7)
2. Ask God to help you cultivate a grateful heart: “Gratitude: The Attitude that Transforms” by Nancy Leigh Demoss
3. Sermon from Sovereign Grace Church “The Savior’s Compassion” by Steve Whitacre Mark 6: 30-56
4. Watch the Jesus Film to be refreshed and awed by the life of Jesus
5. “Proud vs. Broken Relationships” devotional by Nancy Leigh Demoss (Its a 2 min audio and then a short conversation to read through)
6. True Woman Blog- Peruse the blog- there’s so many great topics!
7. Here’s the link to singleness posts
8. Radical Womanhood Blog Posts about singles and the church
9. “Things That Are True About You” a musical blog post: a series on our Identity.
10. “Talk To Your Tears” article by John Piper
11. Paint your toenails a bright color. Last weekend, a few girlfriends and I sat inside a cozy cabin while the snow fell and painted our toes neon pink and orange… anything bright and cheery!
12. Listen to music that fills you with God’s promises and clean/declutter- turn it up loud!

I hope this week you are overwhelmed by how loved you are by God and that your identity would rest in his judgement of you as a believer in Jesus: forgiven, adored, no longer forsaken, clothed in HIS righteousness, adopted, loved, blessed, secure, safe, daughter, friend, heir of the throne of grace…

Praying that in this grey, slushy season, your soul would be cheered in little moments by knowing what Jesus went through to make you his own, to win over your heart, to bring you back to him… its still true, even when we’re not feeling it.

Love,

Katie