A raw and hopeful look at slander, motherhood, fitness, and living present, plus encouragement for walking closely with Jesus through it all.
Brewing in My Heart This Week
I’ve been in a season of my life where I’m on the receiving end of some slander and rumors. It’s heartbreaking but at the same time, my God knows the truth and I take comfort in that. He’s the only One who matters and He’ll sort it out in the end. The truth always comes to light.
However, I’m learning just how destructive and dangerous gossip and slander are. It seems like such a trite little sin in the grand scheme of things but there’s a reason God particularly calls it out and detests it. It ruins relationships and crumbles church communities. That is shattering my heart right now because it’s something I watch happening but am powerless to stop others from doing—even when I try.
The Sweetest Moment I Savored
My youngest son has been gone for 3 weeks, visiting his cousin and best friend. They went to church camp together and have just been spending all kinds of time together. I miss him! A couple days ago he texted me “I miss you❤️”. It was so sweet and unexpected and I’m glad to know I have a child who still misses me when they’re away.
It just goes so fast and everything changes. Either I adapt or I live stuck in a place that no longer exists and break my own heart.
Stirring Up a Challenge
I started getting back to the gym again. I was very consistent last week, hitting 5 straight days. I have so much more energy, mental clarity, my spirits have lifted, and I’m sleeping better. Daily exercise is a goldmine for my mental health.
But now the challenge of life steps in and I need to decide where to invest my time. My health is a non-negotiable — spiritual and physical. Although my body is temporary, it’s the only one I get while living on this earth and God designed it to thrive when I steward it well.
He designed us to be connected: mind, body, soul. You don’t realize the power behind this truth until you begin working out consistently and feel the changes for yourself. He is a good God and the Master Artist of Science and beauty.
Something I’m Working On
Living in the moment.
I am such a planner, I’m always looking ahead and because of that I miss what’s in the moment. Ideas, needs, and things left undone constantly bombard me, and I rob myself by catering to those whims during sacred moments.
So starting this coming week, I’m going to focus on staying in those life moments. Whatever pops into my mind will either come back to me or it wasn’t worth my time or energy. Living present is key to living sacred.
Encouragement for Your Heart
Following Jesus is costly. There is no denying that. But following the world is catastrophic.
In His Grace,
Christin
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