What if instead of comparing my life to how I want it to be or to other people's lives, I use God's plan for who He created me to be as the benchmark and focus on doing His will in each moment?
The Comparison Trap
Author: Alexa Schexnaildre
A NOLA Catholic in the midst of long-suffering working to grow closer to God
Divine Mercy- An Invitation to Trust
Here are several examples of how Divine Mercy has shown up in my life. Jesus, I trust in You!
Lent: A Purpose in the Waiting
An amazing "God moment" stopped me in my tracks yesterday and tied into the waiting of Lent and my current faith struggles. Jesus, I trust in You!
How Do You Know? Head vs. Heart
When it comes to discernment, the biggest distinction for me is head vs. heart. I'm making a habit of asking God what He wants whenever I am faced with a decision and am praying for God to pull my heart in His direction.
Even If/ What Then?
If God doesn't answer my prayers in the way I ask, in the time frame I ask, what then? Even if He doesn't, I'm going to choose to remain faithful, because who He is does not change based on circumstances.
The Present of Presence
We aren't always called to fix situations. Sometimes, we are just called to walk with others on their journeys, and that presence is a true gift.
Happy(?) Birthday: Experiencing Gratitude in the Midst of Grief
Gratitude doesn’t make the grief disappear, but with God’s grace there can still be gratitude and deeper experiences in the midst of grief.
The Best News I’ve Heard Lately
Everything bad that's happening both in our world right now and in people's personal lives is nothing compared to the glory to be revealed to us. We were created for eternity with God!
Surrender
As difficult as surrender is, it's an opportunity for me to be the best version of myself by being led by God, the one who knows my heart and purpose better than I even do.
Lessons from a License Plate
Words on a license plate frame stopped me in my tracks, but the lesson didn't end there. I'm grateful for the moments when God gives me a little glimpse of what He is up to, especially when the situation seems counterproductive from my vantage point.
