Saturday, December 8, 2018

Chew * Advent Open House

CHEW


Well here we are, 7 days into our Advent Open House ... I hope you're finding some thoughtful morsels to chew on, some encouraging words to savor in this season of sacred waiting and yearning.

To ponder ...

-  How have you been responding to what Ruth Haley Barton calls the 'oughts and shoulds' that seem especially relentless this month?

-  Do you find yourself 'performing on some level' rather than leaning into who you truly long to be?

-  How are you doing with saying 'yes' without reluctance or compulsion to the requests that come your way {2 Corinthians 9:7}?

-  Are you giving yourself permission to say a gracious 'no, thank you' to expectations or invitations that might not be the best use of your limited time and precious energy?

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6 comments:

  1. Yes, Linda, I have found many morsels of truth and encouraging words to chew on in this Advent Open House. :) Thank you! Love and hugs to you!

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    1. You're always so encouraging, Trudy ...

      I hope this weekend is giving you joy!

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  2. Linda, though I didn't leave any comments here while on vacation, I was nourished by your daily word for Advent shared here. As Trudy pointed out, you've given us much to chew on this season. Thank you!
    Blessings!

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    1. Welcome back, Martha! I hope your time in the mountains was more than you asked or imagined!

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  3. Such a wise word here! Yes, our time is precious, especially this month for me since my kids are back from college.

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    1. Relish and rejoice in every second you have together, Betsy.

      These are the good ol' days ...

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