Stagnant water becomes smelly. It breeds mosquitoes, sits unmoving, and has no life-giving flow. Even thinking about a stale puddle makes me feel itchy—and maybe that's my energetic tendencies coming through!
In the days I'm given breath, I deeply desire purpose—a movement from the truth I believe into actions of my mouth, hands, and feet. The Lord has gifted this day, and I will rejoice and be glad in it.
Yet, sometimes in this midlife stage, we start to coast through our days. We become competent at our jobs, comfortable with church, and settled in with our friends and family. But the downside? Our faith can start to feel routine.
It's easy to get stuck in comfort, but there’s always room for growth and renewed purpose.
Michelle Myers gives us some help with this:
Here are some ways you can pursue humility while using your gifts: Apologize and be willing to admit your mistakes. Ask questions and learn from others. Ask for help. Stay approachable. Have an honest close circle. Honesty will always take you further than flattery.
These tasks aren't easy. Mistakes are hard to swallow; apologies, even more so. Asking for help can feel embarrassing. But when we notice this resistance, it's a cue—to push back against pride and allow our hearts to shift into soft, moldable clay for the Potter's hands to use.
If you find yourself feeling complacent today, consider how humility can move you toward a greater sense purpose. Humility allows us to acknowledge where we've become stagnant, admit our need for growth, and open ourselves up to the ways God might shape and use us.
By embracing humility, we step out of comfort and into a life of purpose—one that reflects the character of Christ, seeks to serve others, and pursues continuous spiritual growth. Let humility be the key that unlocks new areas of influence, growth, and joy in your journey.
Grace & Peace,
Amber
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Ten Ideas for Better Conversations | Ed Welch (CCEF)
Awkward conversations are hard to come by in my line of work, but sometimes in social contexts I can get lost in whirlwind of what to say, so I liked the idea about asking someone for advice.
The Cost of Greatness | Seth Lewis
Another great poem from Seth on Matt. 20:26-18. My favourite stanza is at the end:
"The climb to heaven’s greatness
On the pathway of our Lord
Is a climb that takes you downward
To his unending reward."
What If No One Prayed For You? | Melissa Edgington
This one really got me thinking about my patients, my kids' friends, my colleagues. Actually, the other day when I was facing some particularly difficult challenges at work, a colleague piped up, "if I was a praying person, I'd pray for you." So I smiled and told her, "Don't worry, I am a praying person and I'll pray for you." Who can you pray for today, that might not have anyone to pray for them?
Doing Good | Tristany Corgan
"Nobody wants to be called a “do-gooder.”
But, God calls us to do good, so Tristany unpacks that for us, encouraging us to persevere.
Sometimes Growing is Shrinking | Bethany McIlrath
Anyone need encouragement as we adjust to our limits???
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