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Category: Waiting

Advent: Growing in the Waiting

Sharing the parallel between the waiting in my life and in the season of Advent, along with what God can do in the waiting. Waiting doesn't have to be a passive waste of time! So many spiritual gifts can be born of the waiting process, and hope sustains us.

Alexa Schexnaildre Advent, Faith, Prayer, Surrender, Trust, Waiting 8 Comments December 11, 2023December 11, 2023

3 Avenues for Joy: The Birthday Spiritual Progress Report

Sharing 3 specific things that catapulted my spiritual growth and allowed me to experience more joy this year, as I measure birthdays by spiritual growth instead of numbers (because who wants to get older?!).

Alexa Schexnaildre Faith, Faithfulness, God's will, Gratitude, Prayer, Suffering, Surrender, Trust, Waiting 4 Comments August 14, 2023

Spiritual Tools for Battling Anxiety

What God has been showing me and how He has been walking with me this past week and a half through my anxiety over my upcoming surgeries!

Alexa Schexnaildre Anxiety & Stress, Grace, Prayer, Suffering, Surrender, Trust, Waiting 6 Comments July 24, 2023July 24, 2023

Jesus Loves YOU

Sharing a story of how a pressure-washed message in the middle of the street reminded me of an important truth on a day I needed it. This also ties into Mother's Day.

Alexa Schexnaildre Comparison, Faith, God's will, Gratitude, Mary, Surrender, Trust, Uncategorized, Waiting Leave a comment July 11, 2023May 11, 2024

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!

Alexa Schexnaildre Divine Mercy, Faith, Lent, Trust, Waiting 5 Comments March 14, 2021June 22, 2023

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