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“In the morning, you hear my voice.
In the morning, I lift my prayers to you
and I wait expectantly for you.” Psalm 5:3

Dear Friends,

I’ve decided to write you a letter today.

So, last week, as I was gathering my courage to work on a new project, I went on my daily walk.

(Things are still shaping up, but I can’t wait to share the news with you — since you were the ones who made this project possible.)

I’m gonna have to take a break from work I’m currently doing, in order to start this new endeavor. And well, I was afraid to give up some everyday commitments and carve out time for this new change because what if what I come up doesn’t make up for the time I invested?

Maybe you feel these same questions and dilemma, as you think about the new changes or direction God may be prompting you to make.

Is risk worth making, to follow God into the unknown of new?

Maybe you too, like me, are afraid to commit time, money or resources to a choice — because you keep waiting for some confirmation that the return on investment will be worth it?

How do we know? What if we lose out on something known — because we make space for something uncertain?

Well, that was the question my heart last week, as I took a walk on a trail one morning. Being out in nature is my spiritual whitespace time. I unplug from my daily life and be near beautiful things.

Walking the trail is my prayer time.

As I took my walk, I was inspired something God put on my heart.

So, I took my iphone out and recorded a 90 sec devotional video for you. Click the video below and enjoy a Mocha For Your Soul Devotional:

Here is the text, if you prefer to read, rather than watch:

I’m here at the beginning of my trail – my walk this morning.

I just felt so refreshed, as I stepped onto the trail and looked at the big, tall blue skies.  In the quiet, I heard the birds singing. And even though I wasn’t planning to shoot the video, I had to share this glorious morning with you.

As I was with my thoughts, I felt God saying,

“Even though my ways are higher than your ways and my thoughts are not your thoughts, I still hear you.

I still call you to come and speak with me.
To share your heart and everything on your mind.”
inspired by Isaiah 55:9

It’s almost as if God is saying to me. “Yes, even though I can’t explain everything quite to you in a way I would want to right now. I want you to know the most important thing is that I hear you.”

In Psalm 5:3, David wakes up and he says,

“In the morning, you hear my voice.
In the morning, I lift my prayers to you and I wait expectantly for you.”

So, I just want to encourage you, that whatever thoughts are with you now, that God does understand.

Eventhough God can’t quite explain everything to us, he is with us. Remember that you’re loved, you’re cherished — and you’re heard.

I hope you have a wonderful day, and I can’t wait to see you next time.

So, I guess the answer God game me is this: we won’t know the outcome of our investment and choices — before we make them.

But we can know it is worth it, if we place our value on the right thing.

I guess if we define the right thing as success, acceptance and belonging, then I think I’d keep doing the same thing. Because well, everyone always has a different view of what is successful or acceptable.

But, if we define worth as being loved, walking by faith and feeling awakened and alive with Jesus — then, friends, we need to step out with Jesus and say to ourselves what God whispers to us today:

You are worth the risk.
Because I hear you.
Becoming real.
Becoming beloved is worth it.

If we are being faithful to express who God is calling us to become, then it’s worth it. Faith in Jesus is always worth whatever comes.

“In the morning, you hear my voice.
In the morning, I lift my prayers to you
and I wait expectantly for you.” Ps. 5:3

Listen to the words God’s whispering in your heart so quietly.

Look at the words He’s placing into your hands today.

Draw near o the One who calls you His.

Then, simply do, follow him and be wherever he leads you today.

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Friend, what’s on your heart this week?  

Come. Let’s enjoy #OneWordCoffee together — and share whatever words God’s speaking into your journey today. 

Pull up a chair. Click to share a comment. I enjoy your company.

* Who can you share today’s encouragement with? Please pass on and share.

For more encouragement, get a copy of Finding Spiritual Whitespace: Awakening Your Soul to Rest.

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#OneWordCoffee Link Up
Soul Writing With Jesus —  Together

This new #OneWordCoffee Wednesday series inspires us to create space in a simple way, to be present, hear God’s whispers, to be refreshed & renewed. ?

Every Wednesday, I’ll invite you to stop, pause, & reflect on a One Word prompt.

Share how One Word speaks to you: 1. Simply post a comment (or) 2. Write a blog post, link up on Wednesdays. Visit the post before yours to comment and encourage. Please use the #OneWordCoffee badge (click here)  in your post& link back (or) 3. Tag photos #OneWordCoffee on Facebook or Instagram inspired by your one word.

#OneWordCoffee ☕️ A simple invitation to create a new rhythm for your soul. Stop and hear God’s whispers. Let’s swap some stories together.

April’s Writing Prompt: any word that speaks to you  Optional prompt: “new” is our theme this month

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