Soothing Soul Whispers

This photo was taken a few months ago on an early evening rain walk with David and Shadow. A special time when I find breathing room for my soul.

My new rain boots. I was so excited to get them wet and dirty. I happen to look down and saw the fallen blossoms lit by the street lamp. I heard the soul whispers from days earlier. Our grandson's voice sweetly breathed out, "Yaya, I'm so proud of you."

Inspired by Bonnie Gray
Finding Spiritual Whitespace (Ch3)
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It was a moment when I could choose between being loudly angry at him or choose to bow my head and pray, "Jesus, help me." Immediately, God gifted me with those sweet words and a hug from the little man.

God whispered to my soul. Now my soul whispers to yours...

May we see that there is no pressure in being an example of God's love, when we come to Jesus just as we are. Yes, truly as we are in our innermost parts that matter most. No need for masks. We are safe there.

Hugs from Hawaii,
Jeri


Psalm 41:6 ~ You are a safe place to hide
You are ready to help when I need you...

Isaiah 1:18 ~ "Come now, and let us reason together
Says the Lord...

Savoring a sweet brew with Bonnie.

Come have a few sips with us.

Sipping Coffee for Your Heart with Holley. Another cup for you here too.

Quieting and Refreshing

Proverbs 1:33 First pay attention to me, and then relax. 
   Now you can take it easy—you're in good hands.

Just a few moments every day or one sweet part of my day to quiet my mind and refresh my soul. In the past, I never welcomed the privilege of this beautiful practice. 

Quieting:

Mindfully, I acknowledge the noise of busyness and the world’s pressures. In prayer, I find God’s tender voice, reminding me of who I really am and what matters most. His Word comforts my spirit.

I just be....I remember because He reminds me...

“I am a child of God...I am loved...I’ve been saved from the ‘stress and anxiety’ traps...I am beautiful...I love all people...I am an encourager and uplifter...Speaking, singing, writing life-words is my passion...I belong...I am safe and secure in Him.”

It all comes flooding back warming my heart, soothing my soul, filling my mind with peace and confident strength.

Refreshing:

I can’t wait to write all that’s happened in my “quieting”. My gratitude journal becomes filled with life-words to sustain me and refresh me often.

I am so full by this time, I can’t wait to share the warmth and joy so others can be refreshed.

I remember the activities that refresh me and I choose one, maybe a few. I can’t give what I don’t have. I can only refresh, if I take time to be refreshed.

The Process:

Sometimes I’m quieted and refreshed quickly and deeply. Other times, it takes awhile. Knowing what the outcome will be, now that I’ve practiced, is worth the process.

Refreshing Faves:

• Praying and reading my bible
• Hiking or long slow walks
• Our back deck in the a.m.
• A mindful pause of thanks in the middle of family get togethers. I love to watch everyone enjoying, hugging, and laughing :D
• Photography
• Warm tub soak, essential oils, instrumental music or no music
• A 2-5 minute session of breathing deeply in and out, keeping a soft smile.
• Gentle breathe and stretch session, short or long. I simply listen to my body.
• Off-the-grid: no tech, no social network, no t.v., no cell phone...yay!!! just rest

And you... 

What’s your whitespace like? 

It’ll surely bring someone refreshing as you share. 

Thank you for doing so.

Today is the last jam in the soul rest series - What a refreshing month :D

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