Do you ever struggle with feelings of insignificance? Do you feel like the work you do, or your abilities / resources aren't "enough?"

It's easy to look around and compare our work to others around us, or even to past versions of ourselves, and get discouraged.

God rejoices to see the small beginnings, the steps of faith we take in surrendering to his work in our lives. Be encouraged from this scripture passage from Zechariah 4:10. Take a few minutes to slow down, listen, and reflect on this truth today.

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Introduction to our Journey Through John study! Get in the habit of regular time in God's word and join us this season as we study one chapter of John each week.

Whether you have never read through John's gospel, or you've read it hundreds of times, there is goodness waiting for you as you learn more about who Jesus is and what he's calling you to do with your life. How do we love others well? How can we best make Jesus known in this world? John is a unique book that boldly tells us who Jesus is and why we should believe in him.

To join our online study group, click John's Gospel Reading Group link at https://linktr.ee/goodworkwellness I have a private Facebook group set up where we can share what we're learning each week, and dig in with journaling prompts and discussion questions about each week's chapter. I'd love for you to take part!

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Do you make new year's resolutions? Are you a "word of the year" person?

While you may or may not do either of those things, taking some time every so often to reflect about what you have walked through and where you are going can be VERY beneficial.

Maybe 2023 was a year full of joy and answered prayers, or maybe it was a year you'd rather forget. Either way, there are things we can learn from and use as we step into the new chapter God has for us.

Take a few minutes here to meditate on scripture and consider some questions about where you've been over the past year and what God is calling you to in 2024.

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HOPE is in the air this time of year! Where do you fall on the "hope spectrum?" Confident hope? Tentative hope? Crushed hope? Rest in these biblical truths about who and what we can place our hope in so we are full of confident hope this Christmas season.

What does freedom mean to you? Is it the ability to say whatever you want, or do whatever you want without resistance? What about biblical freedom- is it different from the world's idea of freedom? Consider some truth from scripture about what TRUE freedom is, and how it is actually based on dependence, not independence.

How willing are you to accept advice from someone who has no idea what you're going through? How valuable are words of comfort from someone who hasn't experienced the same struggles? Even if you are feeling completely alone in a difficult season, know that Jesus does understand and fully empathize with your deepest rejections, wounds, and struggles. Seek him for healing of your heart this Advent season.

Are you a worrier? Many of us are prone to worry, especially in hectic seasons of life. Even though we walk through stressful things, peace of our hearts & minds is available because of Jesus and what he has done. Be encouraged with these scriptures, and receive his gift of peace this Advent season.

None of us like to wait. We are inclined to want what we want right now. Are you in a season of waiting? Let's focus our hearts on how Advent is a time of waiting and preparation, and how Jesus' coming can help us wait WELL and trust him, instead of grabbing control and forging our own way.

S1 E8 - Hebrews 12:1 tells us to run with patience the race God has set before us. How do we run with patience? Does that seem contradictory to you? Take a few minutes today to meditate on this scripture, and consider the unique race God has set before you. 

S1 E7 - Life is busy. Time is precious. Are you constantly living in a place of frustration because you don't have the time to do everything the day requires? Let's explore what Psalm 90:12 and Ephesians 5:15-17 say about time as a God-given resource, and how we can seek His wisdom in walking out our days with purpose.