Hello September

September already! Of course here in New Jersey, the weather doesn’t play by seasonal rules. As I look at the 10 day forecast, there is a mini heatwave rolling in this weekend. I’m thankful for our procrastination in closing the pool. It’s going to be refreshing to lounge in the pool on Labor Day and several days after.

This month is bringing me into a new season in my spiritual life. I’m growing out of the waves (spiritual highs and lows) and finding incredible peace in calm waters. This is not to claim that life is perfectly easy every day. Far from It’s just that I’m finally refusing to give Satan an inch in my life.

Husband is still unemployed. It’s been 4 months since he lost his job. I praise God for His provision.

Since the end of a great VBS program, I’ve been plagued with migraines. I praise God for His promises and protection.

Friends and church family are going through an assortment of tough issues. I praise God that I can life them up in prayer and I can declare to Satan, “NO, You have NO AUTHORITY!”

When that moment of doubt tries to creep into my thoughts. I praise God.

In this season, I’ve learned to seek God simply because He is. There’s time to ask Him for things I need, my hearts desires but I’ve learned to pray simply for the sake of being in His presence. It’s changed me in ways words can’t describe.

And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Philoppians 4:7

I am at peace. The world is chaotic around me yet the Lord shelters from the storm and I am at peace. Joy overflows. There is no anxiousness or worry because Christ is finally my firm foundation. Welcome to a new season. Welcome September!