The first devotional made me cry, not out of sadness, but from a sense of connection I have never before felt to Joni. Joni knew what it was like for me because she had felt it too.
That feeling of being known and understood returned several times as I read through Songs of Suffering. Our situations are remarkably different, but Joni shares many of the same feelings I have experienced. Perhaps you too.
Read MoreOur names can connect us with our heritage or bless us with a hoped-for characteristic. Your name wasn’t chosen randomly, at least I hope not. Even if it was, God is sovereign and in his will, your name matters.
Isaiah 49:16 tells us you are of such value that God tattoos your name on his hands, a part of his body that he and anyone near him will see over and over, every day. He is not ashamed to know you. He declares his love for you for all to see.
Read MorePoetry and music about the breath of God have been written for centuries. My impulse is to draw near to “breath” lyrics. If you are like me, then consider these songs of worship, old and new. May they fill you with a fresh awareness of God’s power and presence in you. {Playlist included.}
Read MoreThree things to consider before sharing scripture with a hurting friend. 1. Consider the relationship. 2. Consider the mood. 3. Consider the source.
Bonus - playlist to comfort
