Wherever you are is always the right place. There is never a need to fix anything, to hitch up the bootstraps of the soul and start at some higher place. Start right where you are.
Julie Cameron, The Right to Write, page 5
What happens when you start right where you are? When you resist the urge to fix it or go someplace higher? When you close your eyes to truly see and listen to your life for the first time in days?
You make music. Your life sings. And if you share it with others, they may join you in the song.
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How can you start where you are right now? Are you trying, trying, trying to fix what is broken? I’m learning slowly that is not our job. I’m so grateful He meets me in the middle of my broken places and pours out grace upon grace. That is why He came you know.
John 1:16
And from his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace. (ESV)
I am so thankful that He allows me to come to Him as I am — broken, bruised. So thankful for His unfailing love and never ending grace.
Me too Barbie!
Yes it is Jamie. Grace has taught me this year, that He does not need me to ‘pretty’ it up. If I start where I am and I’m honest – He is pleased. If I start where I am and tell others about it – He gets the glory.
Thanks for being here today friend!
Grace upon grace. I literally JUST wrote that in my journal not 5 minutes ago. Thank you for encouraging me this morning!
Yes! I think it was Patsy Clairmont who said, “God uses cracked pots” because it’s “in between the cracked places where the light shines through” !!!
I love her! She always knows how to frame it in a positive way!
I am so thankful for this too. Lately, I am continually reminded that I CANNOT do this on my own. And really, I don’t want to.
Oh Kate that is 100% the truth! Thanks for stopping by!
He came to meet me in the middle of my broken places. My soul breathes a sigh of relief. I can rest in these words Stacey. His life words through you. Thank you.
Sweet amazing grace upon grace! We are so blessed Jeri!