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Andrea Brown's avatar

I've been pondering the “yes” of the season. How a yes to Jesus changes our lives so profoundly and how every yes to Him is most glorious and a no to all the things that keep us from the life He came to give us. So, ... “Yes” to stillness, to beholding Him, to experiencing the infinite love, and breath. For He is my very breath. Blessings, sweet Sister🙏🏾🌸

Brooke Z's avatar

Than you for reading and the thoughtful ponderings, sweet Andrea!

Andrea Brown's avatar

You always write so thought-provoking Jesus unveiling posts, sweet Sister. I am grateful for you 🙏🏾.

Brooke Z's avatar

Thank you, I so appreciate that!

Brooke Z's avatar

Thank you, I share what’s on my heart that God gives me. It’s not fancy but I hope God can use my words. You always have such eloquent words and responses and speak with such grace. I adore you, sweet friend!

Andrea Brown's avatar

Words of the heart are from the Spirit, fragrant with the Lord Himself. They are real ponderings and so beautiful friend. It is why I so thoroughly enjoy reading them🙏🏾.

Linda Stoll's avatar

Brooke, I'm with you. Change is hard! We love the familiar, we love the cozy predictable. But that God never changes like shifting shadows is such a great gift, a true encouragement in our lives.

He already knows the future. We like that, don't we . . .

Saturday night blessings, friend.

Brooke Z's avatar

I love He knows the future, Linda and walks with us during the changes, sweet friend!

Not Exactly Ana's avatar

I like how you also make a biblical reference in your essay. Thank you. I take it as a very nice reminder before the holidays.

Brooke Z's avatar

You’re so welcome, thank you for reading and leaving such a kind comment!

Dr. Shenica's avatar

And I can only imagine that couple was deeply content, traveling in what we now see as simplicity.

Change is never easy, and it often brings unexpected emotions and challenges. But I believe it also invites us to step beyond our comfort zones and discover parts of life, and ourselves, we might have otherwise missed.

I really enjoyed this post, Brooke!

Brooke Z's avatar

Oh I’m so glad to hear this! Change does indeed help us discover things about ourselves and this wonderful world God has created! Thanks for reading and commenting, Shenica! ♥️

Betsy Pendergrass's avatar

Oh so lovely! So good!!

Brooke Z's avatar

Thanks Betsy! I hope it inspires!

Obosa Imade's avatar

Brooke! This was beautiful to read. It felt like sipping my hot coffee on a cold rainy day. I loved all the connections you made; from an ordinary travel, to a historical one, to a Son that changed the world forever. Change is difficult, I'm at the cusp of one, and even more than new people and new places, it's the painful adjustments of starting again from scratch. However, it's in the changing phases of life that we grow and develop character.

Thanks be to our unchanging God who guides us through all the changing scenes of life.

Brooke Z's avatar

Hi Obosa! Yes! Change is inevitable, challenging, and…exciting, even when starting over! Thank you for reading, adding to the conversation and sharing with your readers. I hope they are blessed as we all embrace changes in our lives!

Tanya Gunderson's avatar

hello Brooke, I listened to this while feeding my little baby. I know what you mean about change being hard. and also fruitful in growth. I wish you the most joyful Christmas.

Brooke Z's avatar

Thank you for listening! It’s the most wonderful time of the year because of Jesus! It’s always about Jesus! Hope you have the sweetest Christmas season with your girls! Are you getting your snow? ❄️

Tanya Gunderson's avatar

Yes! We had a great snow today. It’s our first winter in Kansas and we are looking forward to it!

Thank you so much, friend.

Jillian Kondamudi's avatar

Yes, so good my friend. God works through this changing world while showing us His unchanging self. Thank you for sharing!

Brooke Z's avatar

Thank you for reading and commenting, dear Jillian! 🥰