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Isn’t it good to know that the God we serve is able to give us whatever we ask for? He’s able to open any door, answer any prayer, lift any burden, heal any hurt, and make any way. But how many times have you asked God to give you something, only to realize it wasn’t what you really needed all along?
Read MoreIt’s so easy to get wrapped up in our own hopes, dreams, and desires, and become convinced that we know exactly what will satisfy our hearts. But my friend Elaine reminded me that our desires for ourselves and God’s desires for us aren’t always the exact same thing. She told me, “Kristen, you’re going to be so grateful that God did not give you your lesser desires, even though you would have sworn those were the things that would do the trick."
Read MoreIt’s so easy to get wrapped up in our own hopes, dreams, and desires, and become convinced that we know exactly what will satisfy our hearts. But my friend Elaine reminded me that our desires for ourselves and God’s desires for us aren’t always the exact same thing. She told me, “Kristen, you’re going to be so grateful that God did not give you your lesser desires, even though you would have sworn those were the things that would do the trick."
Read MoreIt’s so easy to get wrapped up in our own hopes, dreams, and desires, and become convinced that we know exactly what will satisfy our hearts. But my friend Elaine reminded me that our desires for ourselves and God’s desires for us aren’t always the exact same thing. She told me, “Kristen, you’re going to be so grateful that God did not give you your lesser desires, even though you would have sworn those were the things that would do the trick."
Read MoreWhat a heartbreaking thing it will be if we get to the end of our lives having spent all of our time wishing we were in a different season of life. We didn't enjoy being a teenager because all we wanted to do is grow up. We didn't enjoy being single because all we wanted was to be married. The list goes on and on. If we’re not careful, we’re going to end up wishing our lives away, never having soaked up where we are in the present moment.
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