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“Let’s get some MORE APPLES!!” — kid at the orchard

This morning I sipped coffee over open pages, watched the sun stretch above treetops on my way out the door, and waved as parents dropped off kids at the bus stop. It was nice.

I’m learning to pause to ask, “Who are you becoming?” before “What should I do?”
To be purposeful before busy under the guise of productivity. I want to be patient enough to learn + love + give in all circumstances.
To spend less time trying to measure up + more time receiving and living in freedom.
And to be quiet long enough to hear the Shepherd’s voice. Some people might call this self-help or self-improvement, but I’m inclined to think it’s part of that abundant life Jesus offers: growth but good, costly yet invaluable.

And, also—mornings can be great. That’s all.

What gives you hope? ☼

Have you ever looked back on yearbook photos and wondered how you used to be a first grader? And you don’t remember changing, but now you’re a quite different person? Our lives are (mostly) made up of more small than big, like habits and how we live daily: today is the day to love our neighbors and believe truth over lies. We can’t control everything, but we can choose our mindset, how we respond, and what we trust. Here’s an excerpt from a Wendell Berry poem I liked:
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“No, no, there is no going back.
Less and less you are
that possibility you were...
.
Now more than ever you can be
generous toward each day...
.
Every day you have less reason
not to give yourself away.”

This weekend a friend and I were talking about the apostle John’s testimony: “I am not the Christ” (Jn. 1:19-20). Isn’t that the story of every follower of Jesus summarized?
I am not a savior. But—even in the wilderness we can prepare the way of the Lord and make a highway for our King... so every valley will be raised and mountains leveled, the deserts made fields... so glory may be revealed, and all people will see it together. Let it be true, God.

Late night throwback because (1) I miss/love these friends & a whole bunch of other people (if you’re wondering if it’s you: yes. Shout out to the people in my life! 💕 ) and (2) we’re in a giant picture frame so that’s neat. 🤷🏼‍♀️

From a summer night ✌🏼