Pappa was working on his latest project. A neighbour had ordered a large wooden bowl. The wood he had chosen was beautiful pine. As he worked on it, the light shone through the open door, and the wood glistened. I loved being in Papa’s space. I loved to watch him work with his hammer and chisel. I always felt peace when I was near him. We didn’t need to talk. His company was enough. The smell of wood, the feel of the carpet of sawdust on my bare feet, felt like home. I interr

Dear child If you are feeling discouraged and all you want is words of encouragement to heal your soul. Please don’t wait for others to speak them over you. Speak them over yourself. Remind yourself whose you are. You are chosen You are my beloved You were bought with my son’s precious blood. You are not alone Speak my word of truth over yourself. Be encouraged. Love from Your Heavenly Father “Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭

Note from the author: This spoken word came from a deep longing for more of God and was motivated by daily reading the Psalms aloud and praying in the Spirit at the end of each line. Acknowledging our need for our Creator's Love is the first step toward breaking our reliance on self or others to fill the void that only He can fill. So, reach out today, invite the Holy Spirit to come and rest in you, befriend you, and share His love with you. You will not be disappointed. If y