So much packed into this piece. Your words are a gift to me in this season of motherhood with 3 littles. So much slow work, but reminded of our God who works masterfully in the middle of it. 🤍
“Years are an occasion for grace.” How beautiful and true!!! In this season of Lent I’m trying to pay attention to my wandering…. The ways I quickly move away from the time the Lord may want me to sit, be present and wait in.. to reflect back on the years that have been filled with bitter and sweet and see them full of His patience and grace for me. Sharing too with a friend whose son is wrestling with His faith. Thank you again Jen for sharing honestly and beautifully.
Thanks for this Jen! I am preaching our Holy Saturday service this year and thinking a lot about Jesus making space, taking the time, to grieve...and how important and validating the pause of Holy Saturday is to us. Great article and thankful for your thoughts.
I appreciated this post so much. I see so much more clearly now the stark difference between the God who is willing to take his time—patient and long-suffering— and me wanting to rush through everything, feeling constantly behind and unhappy because of it. So much to reflect on here, thank you!
I enjoyed reading this for many reasons, and I look forward to listening to your interview with your son. I’ve walked closely with a friend whose kids have walked away from their faith and we’ve explored together how to love them well in the wilderness. I so appreciate your honesty and integrity as a writer. Thank you, cheering you on!
So much packed into this piece. Your words are a gift to me in this season of motherhood with 3 littles. So much slow work, but reminded of our God who works masterfully in the middle of it. 🤍
You’re doing such good work, and it will bear fruit!
“Years are an occasion for grace.” How beautiful and true!!! In this season of Lent I’m trying to pay attention to my wandering…. The ways I quickly move away from the time the Lord may want me to sit, be present and wait in.. to reflect back on the years that have been filled with bitter and sweet and see them full of His patience and grace for me. Sharing too with a friend whose son is wrestling with His faith. Thank you again Jen for sharing honestly and beautifully.
I am glad God used this!
Thanks for this Jen! I am preaching our Holy Saturday service this year and thinking a lot about Jesus making space, taking the time, to grieve...and how important and validating the pause of Holy Saturday is to us. Great article and thankful for your thoughts.
Love that you’ll be preaching your Holy Saturday service!
I appreciated this post so much. I see so much more clearly now the stark difference between the God who is willing to take his time—patient and long-suffering— and me wanting to rush through everything, feeling constantly behind and unhappy because of it. So much to reflect on here, thank you!
You are welcome!
I enjoyed reading this for many reasons, and I look forward to listening to your interview with your son. I’ve walked closely with a friend whose kids have walked away from their faith and we’ve explored together how to love them well in the wilderness. I so appreciate your honesty and integrity as a writer. Thank you, cheering you on!
I hope your friend keeps faith in this season, and I’m glad you’re walking alongside her!