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I’m joining today with the @fiveminutefriday com I’m joining today with the @fiveminutefriday community of writers who write for five minutes on a one word prompt. Today’s writing prompt: SHE For today's writing prompt, I decided to go inside the home and hearts of Mary and Martha and tell the story of what I imagine was happening as the Messiah ventured into their little town of Bethany. It's a simple adaptation of Luke 10 as told in my own words and my own story. Here’s a little excerpt 👇🏿👇🏽👇🏼 “At the sound, Martha laid down her work, straightened her dress, and tucked her hair behind her ears. Just as she was about to open the door, she paused, took a deep breath and then invited the Messiah in. Mary didn’t know what to expect, really. He was a plain man at first glance, with olive skin and dark hair. It was the kindness of His eyes though that stole her breath and the way He smiled as if He had known her all her life.” Click the link in my bio to read the rest 💕 I hope you enjoy this short piece and remember that living unhurried and unrushed is a life lived walking at the pace of Jesus. I pray you have a lovely day and wonderful weekend. xoxo, celia #celiaamiller #behold #beholdhim #maryandmartha #bestill #sit #hispresence #godlovesyou #slow #unhurried #unrushed #writersofinstagram #fiveminutefriday #writingprompt #hopewriterlife #faith #faithblogger #christianwritersofinstagram #morningwriting #friday #hopewriters #beloved
“Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His court “Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name. For the Lord is good and His love endures forever; His faithfulness continues through all generations.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭100:4-5‬ ‭🖤 Giving thanks takes the focus off of myself and onto the faithful One. Gratitude reminds me that God is good and I am loved. Because when I bring into focus all of the ways in which He blesses me throughout each day, I learn that there is no such thing as a small blessing. He works through all things, and today, I am choosing to give thanks. For eyes that see the work of His hands and the glory of each sunrise. For the quiet, still mornings when His presence lingers. For the hot tea that warms my hands. I owe Him praise for the simplest of things, because beholding the simple things cultivates a spirit of great wonder and lasting joy. I pray you see Him everywhere today, friend. And when you do, I pray you give thanks and remember the One who longs to bless you. xoxo, celia I record my gratitude list in the Journey into Joy journal by @jazminnfrank 💕 if you are wanting to cultivate a heart of a gratitude and joy, pick this up on Amazon! #celiaamiller #behold #beholdhim #gratitude #thanks #thanksgiving #joy #journeyintojoyjournal #blessings #thepresenceofgod #thursdaythoughts #morning #morningperson #morningtruth #faith #faithblogger #christianblogger #christianwritersofinstagram #writersofinstagram #hopewriterlife #hopewriters #writerslife
“He thinks of you with pure & faithful fatherly “He thinks of you with pure & faithful fatherly love. He acts toward you with the giving, providing, instructing, patient, and forgiving love of a perfect father. He is always with you. His hand is always upon you. He never stops watching you. His heart is always for you. He is always at work accomplishing His plans for you and through you. He lifts your burdens and lightens your load. He is your God, your Savior, your friend — your Father. Nothing can ever be the same again because you now live in the Father’s house, where glorious grace decorates every room.” - Paul David Tripp I pray you know today that God draws near & you are loved 🖤 xoxo, celia #celiaamiller #behold #pauldavidtripp #quotes #faithquote #faith #faithblogger #godlovesyou #writer #hopewriterlife #writersofinstagram #blogger #bloggersofinstagram #morningtruth #grace #love #hope #neveralone #youarehis #hopewriters #christianblogger #christianwritersofinstagram #tuesdaytruth
I got the wonderful privilege of sharing my words I got the wonderful privilege of sharing my words on @bysarahkbutterfield ‘s blog today in her ‘Out of Place’ series 🖤 The ‘Out of Place’ series is where writers come to share their personal story of a time in their life where they felt like they just didn’t belong. I think we can all relate to feeling that way a time or two, right? 🙋🏻‍♀️ In my written piece, ‘Finding Belonging in the Not Quite Yet’, I share with you my personal journey of feeling unsettled and out of place. Here’s a little excerpt for you 👇🏿👇🏽👇🏼 “I am going to choose to trust Him in this season, and as I unclench my weary fists, I feel the peace of His presence drawing near. My desire to rush is gradually being replaced with the slow, steady pace of my Savior. And as I learn to sync my pace to His and pivot my perspective to look through the lens of His divine timing, I am given a supernatural peace. A peace that surpasses all understanding and knowledge. I’m realizing now, in this season of my life, feeling unsettled and out of place is evidence that God is on the move. It’s God’s way of showing me that I don’t belong to my circumstances, I belong to Him.” You can read the full article and check out Sarah’s ‘Out of Place’ series at the link in my bio 📝 So, friend, if you feel unsettled, a little lonely or like you just don’t belong... take heart. You’re not alone. And you belong to the One who calls you His and loves you fiercely. I hope my story and the stories of the other writers in this series brings you comfort and pushes you to the heart of Jesus. xoxo, celia #celiaamiller #behold #outofplace #outofplaceseries #newblogpost #guestpost #writing #writerslife #belonging #godlovesyou #faith #faithblogger #hopewriters #hopewriterlife #writersofinstagram #blogger #bloggersofinstagram #monday #morningtruth #christianwritersofinstagram
Anybody else find themselves in a season of transi Anybody else find themselves in a season of transition & waiting? 🙋🏻‍♀️ It’s funny though, that even in the waiting, I feel like I’m constantly on the move. I’m tired and a little weary, but God is good and my heart is full! Over on the blog today, I share with you an encouraging word from Psalm 118 that has brought me so much comfort through all of this change & transition. I share with you the feelings I faced as we packed up our house that’s been a home 🏡 for the past three years and how God has continually been revealing His heart to me throughout the entire journey 🖤 I pray these love-filled, honest words bring you a sense of comfort if you find yourself waiting on God to reveal what’s next. Click the link in my bio to check it out 📝 I pray you have a wonderful day & lovely weekend. May God give you peace 💕 xoxo, celia #celiaamiller #behold #beholdhim #psalm118 #waiting #waitingseason #transition #change #faith #faithblogger #faithwriter #writersofinstagram #hopewriters #hopewriterlife #blogger #writerslife #morningtruth #fridaymood #fridaywriting #newblogpost #linkinbio #godlovesyou
I believe suffering and trials come into our lives I believe suffering and trials come into our lives to shape us more into the image of Christ. I believe seasons of suffering come to break us down so that God’s love and strength can build us back up. I believe the trials of life are meant to reveal the heart of God and reveal who we were created to be in Him. I’m a writer for the @beloved.magazine and today, the Teacher issue was released! On page 10 of this lovely, truth-filled and encouraging magazine, you’ll find an article titled ‘we are diamonds’ 💎 In this article, I share with you my own lessons learned from trials and suffering I’ve had to walk through and how God revealed His heart to me every step of the way 🖤 Here’s a little excerpt for you: “I view the trials of life in a similar light to the process of a rock becoming a diamond. Isn’t that how seasons of struggle can feel, friend? Like you’re carrying the weight of the world on your back while the flames around you threaten to overtake the ground beneath your feet? That’s how the trials in my own life have left me feeling in the past; broken, weary and worn out. But despite the pain, the frustration and the sorrow that seasons of struggle bring with them, I also believe that they have the power to refine and restore, redeem and renew. I believe that God allows trials to enter our lives to teach us lessons and reveal more of Himself so that we can become the woman He is calling us to be.” You can check out the full article, and this amazing magazine full of good truth, at the link in bio 📝 I pray you have a lovely day & may God give you peace. xoxo, celia #celiaamiller #beholdhim #teacherissue #ohbelovedonemagazine #youarebeloved #godlovesyou #seasonsofsuffering #suffering #trials #diamonds #wearediamonds #pressure #heat #linkinbio #newarticle #faithblogger #faith #faithwriter #writersofinstagram #hopewriterlife #hopewriters #writerslife #thursday
This simple truth brought me comfort this morning, This simple truth brought me comfort this morning, and I pray it does the same for you. God is everywhere and everything I do is an act of worship. Even as I sit with my dogs and drink my tea in the morning, He’s with me. When I move from this place of quiet and transition into work mode, He’s with me. As I talk with clients and send emails and prepare spreadsheets, He’s with me. As I cook dinner, do the laundry or take out the trash, He’s with me. I reflect His image in all of the seemingly mundane tasks of my day, and in doing so, I bring Him glory. His presence leaks out like liquid gold all around me, in everything. I just have to remember He’s here. Spending time with the Lord doesn’t have to look a certain way when we live our lives already knowing He never leaves us. His desire is to be apart of every moment, to walk with us in daily relationship just like we would walk with a dear friend. “Wherever I go, your hand will guide me; your strength will empower me. It’s impossible to disappear from you or to ask the darkness to hide me, for your presence is everywhere, bringing light into my night.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭139:10-11‬ ‭TPT‬‬ May God give you peace as you become more aware of His presence with you 🖤 xoxo, celia #celiaamiller #behold #beholdhim #wraparoundpresence #hispresence #godiswithyou #godspresence #mundane #faith #morningtruth #tuesdaytruth #godlovesyou #faithblogger #writersofinstagram #hopewriters #hopewriterlife #writerslife #psalm139
“When we have questions, it’s natural to want “When we have questions, it’s natural to want answers. Instead, what we usually get are arrows: not a full answer, but maybe one next right thing.” -Emily P. Freeman Emily’s words have echoed in my mind ever since we drove away from this little yellow house in Warsaw, Indiana that became our first home as husband and wife. This waiting season has been filled with questions, most of them sounding like this… 𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘥𝘰 𝘸𝘦 𝘨𝘰 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦? 𝘞𝘩𝘺 𝘥𝘪𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘶𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘩𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘪𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘴𝘯’𝘵 𝘨𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘶𝘱 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘺? Although I still carry these questions with me, I’m learning to look for His arrows, and right now His arrow is pointing to my parents’ spare bedroom in Southern Indiana as we continue our search for a new home. His timing isn’t dependent on my desires, although I’d truthfully wish they were sometimes. I know that He is working together all things for His purpose and glory, and getting to spend extra time with my mom and dad as we wait for more arrows to emerge is a gift. As I had my quiet time this morning, He showed me Psalm 77:8-12, “Has His unfailing love vanished forever? Has His promise failed for all time? Has God forgotten to be merciful? Has He in anger withheld His compassion?” Then I thought, “To this I will appeal: the years when the Most High stretched out His right hand. I will remember the deeds of the Lord; Yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago.” In those moments of doubting and questioning and wondering if He’s still got this, He’s calling me to 𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 His goodness. To remember how far He’s brought me and that He still has many places He wants to take me in His perfect timing. So, friend, today I am choosing to look back on my life and remember how faithful He has been and how His faithfulness doesn’t depend on my feelings or circumstances. Faithful and good is who He is. I pray these words bring you comfort if you find yourself searching for your own arrows as you carry your own questions and fears. You’re not alone, and God never stops being God. May He give you peace 💛 xoxo, celia
I joined today with the @fiveminutefriday group of I joined today with the @fiveminutefriday group of writers who write for five minutes on a one word prompt! Today’s writing prompt: BROKEN Here’s a little snippet: I stand there, looking down at my worn and weary hands. They shake slightly, tired from the journey, and tired of holding so tightly to the object in my hand. He approaches, presence light and gentle, love seeping out from every pore. He reaches out tenderly, His hands strong and able. He wraps His fingers slowly, carefully, around the circular form of the gadget fixed firmly in my grasp. 𝘐𝘵’𝘴 𝘰𝘬, 𝘉𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘥, 𝘐’𝘷𝘦 𝘨𝘰𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴. 𝘛𝘳𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘮𝘦. His whisper hits a broken place deep inside of me, and finally, I relent. .......................................................................... You can check out the rest of the post over on the blog at the link in my bio 📝 I pray you have a lovely day & wonderful weekend. xoxo, celia #celiaamiller #behold #broken #brokenness #beautyfrombrokenness #relent #letgo #faith #fiveminutefriday #blog #faithblogger #neverbeafraidofbrokenthings #writersofinstagram #writerslife #hopewriters #hopewriterlife #newblog #linkinbio #friday #writing #morningtruth #godlovesyou
“Sometimes the circumstances at hand force us t “Sometimes the circumstances at hand force us to be braver than we actually are, and so we knock on doors and ask for assistance. Sometimes not having any idea where we’re going works out better than we could possibly have imagined.” - Ann Patchett I’m holding Ann’s words close to my heart today, and I pray they encourage you too, friend. I pray they encourage you to trust even when you can’t see where you’re headed next. That’s what I’m trying to do, anyway, and even as I type these words out to you, I’m a little afraid. I’m holding grief for the letting go of a place where my husband and I have spent the last 8 years building a life together, while also holding hope and excitement for what’s ahead. It’s a strange thing to hold both grief and hope at the same time, but here I am, and I don’t feel very brave. But perhaps that’s the point. Perhaps, it’s not my bravery that’s meant to be on display here, but the strength and power of my God. That seems like a simple thought, maybe even obvious. But I’m needing to remind myself of that truth right now as I move messily forward with one hand fastened firmly to my Savior and the other hand extended out in broken surrender. Maybe you feel like me today, needing a little bravery and encouragement. If so, you’re in good company. If so, I pray we would both allow these uncertain, and perhaps unwanted, circumstances we find ourselves in pull us closer to the heart of Jesus. We are stronger and braver than we know, and maybe these waiting seasons come to show us the power of God that lives within us. Because it’s Him that truly makes us brave, even as we stand scared facing all that we don’t yet know. His presence is nearer than we think, even here in the questioning and doubting. Even in the fear, the grief and the hope. I just wanted to tell you, and remind myself, that it’s ok to hold multiple feelings at once. And it’s ok to be afraid. We have permission to feel the full weight of it all, because God grants us permission to bring it all to Him. xoxo, celia #celiaamiller #waiting #afraid #brave #hopewriterlife #writersofinstagram #faith #faithblogger #writerslife #wednesday
“Life can only be carried in the hands of the un “Life can only be carried in the hands of the unhurried.” - @annvoskamp 🖤 When was the last time you took a second to pause and notice God’s presence with you? Do you believe that amidst this hurried world, with its deadlines, tight schedules and high expectations, that it’s possible to slow down? I do. But I think slowing down is a choice, just as I believe living rushed and overwhelmed is a choice. Living an unhurried and unrushed life doesn’t just happen, it’s something that requires intention and perhaps an evaluation of our current priorities. Are we letting life set our pace, or are we setting the pace for our lives? Living unhurried is something that the Lord invited me into right before the craziest season of change and transition hit full force in the Miller home. It’s been challenging, I’ve failed many times over amidst the doubts, frustrations and fears of moving to a new city and trying to buy a new home. But the invitation is always there, ready and waiting for me to reach for it each day, in every moment. God invites all of us to set our pace to His unhurried and unforced rhythms of grace. And I believe it starts with a single moment of pausing in His presence, and receiving Him just as we are, right where we are. Miracles happen in the Selah moments of life. Blessings pour out and strength is restored, peace surpasses all understanding and knowledge. Hearts are made whole in the stillness of quiet surrender. And it’s in the unhurried moments of our lives that we begin to behold His presence with us. xoxo, celia #celiaamiller #behold #morningtruth #bestill #receive #blessings #stillness #quiet #surrender #selah #pause #slowdown #unhurried #faith #faithblogger #writerlove #writersofinstagram #writerslife #bloggersofinstagram #hopewriters #hopewriterlife #monday #mondaymorning
It’s B L O G day, friends 🙃 Last week on Ins It’s B L O G day, friends 🙃 Last week on Instagram, I decided to try something new! Every morning, beginning on Monday and ending on Sunday, I shared a morning blessing. Each morning blessing consisted of a Bible verse and a few short paragraphs of love-filled truth. I wanted to share these morning blessings to help us all posture our hearts toward God's love as we began each day. I know how easy it can be to get lost in the vast sea that is social media! That's why I wanted to share each morning blessing with you today in a blog post! This way, you have them to refer back to whenever you need to be reminded of who you are in Jesus and who He is to you. Click the link in my bio now to check them out over on my website 💕 and, as always, make sure you subscribe while you’re there to get notified of new blogs and gain access to the Resource Library! Did you catch last week’s morning blessings on Instagram? Which one was your favorite? Let me know below ☺️ xoxo, celia #celiaamiller #behold #morningblessings #blogday #newblogpost #linkinbio #friday #fridaywriting #writerslife #hopewriters #hopewriterlife #faith #faithblog #faithblogger #writersofinstagram #faithbloggersofinstagram #morning #morningtruth #morningdevos
A Thursday morning reminder: If you are feeling t A Thursday morning reminder: If you are feeling the weight of your own lack this morning, I want to remind you that in Christ, you have everything you need and more. If you are feeling not enough or unloved this morning, I want to remind you that God is enough and He is the One who calls you Beloved. If the world feels heavy this morning and sorrow and frustration are weighing hard on your shoulders, I want to remind you that you were never created to carry it alone. God wants to be apart of your world today, and He invites you to walk with Him and taste the goodness of His ever present presence. Share your heart with Him today, friend. May God give you peace 🤍 “Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him. Fear the Lord, you his holy people, for those who fear him lack nothing. The lions may grow weak and hungry, but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭34:8-10‬ ‭ xoxo, celia #celiaamiller #behold #thursdaytruth #word #lack #youlacknothing #godiswithyou #godlovesyou #faith #hope #psalm34 #tasteandsee #thelordisgood #faithblogger #writer #writersofinstagram #writerslife #blogger #hopewriters #hopewriterlife #morningtruth #morningdevotion #devotional
April’s book of the month has been one of my fav April’s book of the month has been one of my favorite reads so far this year 🖤 Latasha Morrison in her book, Be the Bridge, invites you to pursue God’s heart for racial reconciliation by walking you through the step by step process of becoming a bridge builder: “acknowledging the past, lamenting it, confronting shame and guilt, confessing our collective sin, extending forgiveness, committing to repentance, making reparations, and ultimately moving into complete restoration”. As a White woman who was raised and now currently lives in a predominantly white community, this book was extremely eye-opening, uncomfortable and humbling to read. It highlighted my blindspots regarding racial discrimination in my own life and made me aware of America’s history with systemic racism that I was so ignorant to before. It brought me to my own place of repentance and lamenting and it gave me a sense of understanding and fresh perspective for my Black brothers and sisters that I didn’t have before. I have been timid and paralyzed in the past when pursuing racial reconciliation because I simply didn’t want to do or say anything that would offend someone else. But “Be the Bridge” is a powerful testimony that teaches us that doing the hard work of racial reconciliation is never going to look perfect, comfortable or easy. It’s a difficult, raw, ongoing process that requires honesty, facing the known past and unknown future while pushing past the ignorance, pain and awkwardness so that reconciliation and healing can begin in Jesus’ name. If you feel the Lord tugging on your heart to begin your own journey towards racial reconciliation, I would highly recommend gleaning wisdom and truth from Be the Bridge by Latasha Morrison. Head over to my website at the link in my bio and grab this amazing read on Amazon 📚 xoxo, celia #celiaamiller #behold #bethebridge #racialreconciliation #bookofthemonth #readit #racialjustice #latashamorrison #educate #racialhealing #faith #godlovesyou #faithblogger #hopewriters #hopewriterlife #books #obsessedwithbooks #writersofinstagram #wednesday
I’m learning in this season of life to do what G I’m learning in this season of life to do what God calls me to do boldly and without hesitation or reservation about what others may think of it. This doesn’t give me the right to bulldoze over people or do what I please. It’s the exact opposite, actually. When I am living into the calling that my Heavenly Father has placed on me, and walking confidently in my identity in Him, I am free to love others without fear. Without insecurity. Without comparison. Without envy. I am given the strength to look into the faces of my critics and show mercy and grace. I am able to turn to the strong women next to me and not be threatened by their blessings and successes. I am free to celebrate and uplift, love and forgive. And I can do this because I know who I am in Christ. I already have the approval & love from my God. It doesn’t matter what others may say or think about who I am or what I’m doing, I am covered by the blood of Christ and I will walk in that freedom. So, friend, be bold & faithful where God has called you today. Let go of the opinions of those around you, and follow His voice for your life. Because His voice is ultimately the only One that matters 🖤 I’ll leave you with one of my favorite quotes from A Million Little Ways by @emilypfreeman ; “She offered herself honestly & beautifully, sharing something from within her laced with courage & hope... The beauty she shared was, quite simply, herself. And in sharing herself, she showed me a glimpse of the glory of God.” The world needs more of your true, authentic self. Because in being yourself, they catch a glimpse of Jesus. xoxo, celia #celiaamiller #behold #truth #tuesdaytruth #beyou #beyourself #identity #youareenough #godlovesyou #doyou #grace #mercy #gloryofgod #authentic #faith #faithwriter #faithblogger #writerslife #writersofinstagram #bloggersofinstagram #hopewriters #hopewriterlife
A Sunday afternoon blessing: Let the beloved of t A Sunday afternoon blessing: Let the beloved of the Lord rest secure in him, for He shields him all day long, and the one the Lord loves rests between His shoulders. Deuteronomy 33:12 Where do you find your security? What makes you feel most at home? God longs to be both your security and your home, friend. His desire is to hold you, right where you, just as you are. The more you sink into His arms of grace, the more molded to His image you become. His arms are a safe dwelling place, a place where you can rest your head without fear or trepidation. They are always available and always attentive to your every need. The arms of your Heavenly Father are protective and inviting, shielding you all day long. You can rest secure here, knowing that even though you may let go, He never will. To hold onto God is not a prerequisite to being held by God. This is your home, dear one, in the presence of the One who holds you close all the days of your life. I speak a blessing of embrace over you today. I pray that you would embrace the gentle arms of your Creator and make your home in Him alone. I pray that you would feel the warmth of His arms around you as you go throughout your day. May God give you peace 🖤 xoxo, celia #celiaamiller #behold #sunday #sundaymorningblessing #blessing #beblessed #faith #beheld #held #safe #faithblogger #writerslife #hopewriters #hopewriterlife #writersofinstagram #bloggersofinstagram #blogger #writer #faithwriter #morning #morningtruth #wisdom #love #godlovesyou
A Saturday morning blessing: Truth’s shining li A Saturday morning blessing: Truth’s shining light guides me in my choices and decisions; the revelation of your Word makes my pathway clear. Psalm 119:105 TPT Waiting can feel like wandering through the wilderness. It can feel as though you’re locked in a dark room trying desperately to find the light switch, but you keep tripping over your feet and running into blank walls. And maybe, just maybe, God has us here on purpose. Maybe He allows feet tripping, stumbling seasons of waiting and wandering to come so that His Light can shine brighter than our doubts and questions. Maybe these seasons of wilderness walking are intended to put us on the right path, even if it’s not the path we expected to walk. God doesn’t walk like we do, friend. He doesn’t walk only looking down at His feet. He walks with sovereign eyes locked on the horizon, looking calmly ahead to what will be. And this is why we can walk uncertain paths with the full assurance that He knows where we’re headed even when we can’t see. Even when we can’t see our own two feet in front of us. The Light of His presence always draws near, illuminating our path, beckoning us to trust and let go of our own plans and expectations in quiet repose. I speak a blessing of His Light and direction over you today, dear one. I pray that if you find yourself in your own season of waiting and wandering, that you would look for the soft Light radiating from the presence of the One who holds every one of your days in His tender hands. He knows your next right step, and as long as you remain in Jesus, you are always right where you’re supposed to be. May God give you peace 🤍 xoxo, celia #celiaamiller #behold #saturdaymorningblessing #blessing #light #waiting #wildernesswalking #wandering #faith #faithblogger #hopewriterlife #writersofinstagram #writerslife #saturday #morningtruth #truth #nextrightstep #plans #direction
A Friday morning blessing: Because of you, I know A Friday morning blessing: Because of you, I know the path of life, as I taste the fullness of joy in your presence. At your right side I experience divine pleasures forevermore! Psalm 16:11 TPT Where do you find your joy, friend? What do you turn toward to fill you when you feel empty? Is it food? Alcohol? Netflix? Materialistic things? Sex? The approval of others? We are all spiritual beings searching for something to fill us — we all have a deep desire to be made whole. I believe we were created this way on purpose. I believe we were created to feel empty, with holes in our soul, so that we would run to the One who was intended to fill them. Only God can give you what you truly want; acceptance, love, contentment, peace, wholeness. And when we choose to run to Him to fill those soul holes, we find unexplainable joy in His presence. Joy that brings fullness and stitches up the broken pieces inside of our hearts. When we taste the joy of God’s presence, we can’t help but want more. And when we keep returning to Him, our souls are satisfied and we begin to transform into the image of Christ. When we taste the joy of His presence, He reveals the path of life to us, the path that always leads to Himself. I speak a blessing of joy over you today, friend. I pray that you would run to the Father, whose presence can’t help but fill every empty crevice within your thirsty soul. I pray He alone would fill you until you overflow with the fullness of His presence. May God give you peace 🤍 xoxo, celia #celiaamiller #behold #fridaymorningblessing #blessing #faith #psalm16v11 #joy #presenceofgod #faithblogger #writersofinstagram #hopewriterlife #writerslife #faithwriters #friday #morningtruth #fridaymood #fullnessofjoy #contentment #soulholes #fullness #befilled #godlovesyou
A Thursday morning blessing: Because your love is A Thursday morning blessing: Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you. I will praise you as long as I live, and in your name I will lift up my hands. I will be fully satisfied as with the richest of foods; with singing lips my mouth will praise you. Psalm 63:4-5 King David wrote this Psalm as he was wandering through the Desert of Judah. When we’re in a desert land, when the earth around us has dried up and all seems lost and faded, we don’t really feel like praising God, do we? But what if those desert moments are the moments we’re supposed to sing His praises the loudest? What if those desert moments are the moments that are supposed to bring us closer to the presence of Jesus? These desert seasons are opportunities to lean into God, not withdraw. They come to teach us that He is enough, and that the Living Water truly does satisfy above all else. Gratitude in the midst of hardship roots out selfishness & bitterness and leads us to a posture of surrender and contentment. When we give thanks even when we don’t feel like doing it, it brings Christ to the center of our circumstance. We can sing His praises in the desert because His love truly is better than life itself. His love sustains and nourishes unlike anything else can. It fills us to the brim and keeps on giving because God can’t help but lavish His unfailing love onto His children. I speak a blessing of gratitude over you to today, dear one. I pray that wherever you find yourself today, in the desert or high on the mountain top, that you would remember to sing praises to the God who ties your soul to His in order to fill you with His more than enough presence. May God give you peace 💛 Xoxo, Celia #celiaamiller #behold #thursdaymorningblessing #blessing #gratitude #psalm63 #givingthanks #faith #faithblogger #writerslife #writersofinstagram #bloggersofinstagram #hopewriterlife #love #godlovesyou #thursdaythoughts #morningtruth #writer #desertseason #morning
A Wednesday morning blessing: Oh yes, you shaped A Wednesday morning blessing: Oh yes, you shaped me first inside, then out; you formed me in my mother’s womb. I thank you, High God—you’re breathtaking! Body and soul, I am marvelously made! I worship in adoration—what a creation! You know me inside and out, you know every bone in my body; You know exactly how I was made, bit by bit, how I was sculpted from nothing into something. Psalm 139:13-15 MSG You, dear one, were shaped first on the inside and then on the outside. It’s a simple thought, but one of great significance. I don’t think the order of events is a coincidence. I believe we were formed first on the inside because that’s what God looks at the most. He sees our souls and our hearts and our thoughts and He considers the inside of who we are to be far more valuable than what is on the outside. Because what’s on the inside sooner or later spills out to the outside world. We display what we harbor. So, friend, what are you displaying to the world today? What’s on the inside that needs to come out? Or, perhaps, what’s on the inside that needs the loving, healing touch of the Savior? We are all works in progress, but let’s do the good work of allowing God to transform us from the inside out. Let’s lay down our human nature tendencies to compare and envy, and let’s remember today that we are enough just as we are because our Creator says so. You can rest today, friend, knowing the simple, powerful truth that you are loved just as you are because God formed you with His own two hands. What an intimate thought; to be held in the hands of the One who created the Heavens and Earth and everything in between. This is your identity, friend: tenderly formed and lovingly molded by God for His glory. I speak a blessing of contentment and peace over you today. I pray that when you look in the mirror, you wouldn’t critique or frown with disgust. I pray when you look in the mirror you would see the glory of God smiling back — a beautiful and lovely creation created on purpose for a purpose. May God give you peace ✨ xoxo, celia #celiaamiller #wednesdaymorningblessing #faith #faithblogger #hopewriterlife #identity #love
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