Leslie's Little Devotional

“But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.” Jeremiah 17:7-8 NIV What an amazing passage to being my day! I am reminded to trust in the Lord and promised that because I am planted in HIM, I don’t have to fear circumstances. This passage also makes it my heart’s desire to continue to bear fruit to HIS glory in this season. My heart is truly overflowing as I read these words in Jeremiah.  I felt I had to do something today so my daughter, Carly and I headed outside. Together we covered our driveway with encouraging words and happy images for our neighbors. As we were chalking, we waved at everyone driving past and they returned our waves. Friends, it is the little things! Now, as I type this, my husband is outside stringing up

Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.   If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen. As I read these verses today, I am challenged to find ways to love others deeply, to serve them, and to offer hospitality during this most unusual time. I fully believe that with God all things are possible. We may have to think outside the box, but it can be done.   I am so encouraged as I see that some of the worst times are bringing out the best in many people. We have the ability to serve one another in so many ways, despite our current situation.

                It has been a long time since I have posted. Life for all of us has drastically changed. Almost everyone I have spoken to is struggling in some way with a spirit of fear and a spirit of heaviness. There are so many things that we didn’t do enough or took for granted that we no longer can do. We can’t gather together and hug one another or physically worship with our church family. The hug and praying hands emoji’s we once used, mean more than ever now. Relationship has become the collective longing of our hearts.           As I sit here struggling just like the rest of the world, I’m trying to make sense of it all. As I have prayed, I find myself asking that what we are experiencing won’t be wasted. I pray that this will bring relationship to the forefront of my mind. We were created for a relationship with God and with others. I’ve often neglected both. My heart’s cry is for this to draw us all near to God and to one another. I am praying for a revival th