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This means that, as I hold on to my companion’s elbow, they lead me around obstacles and along a safe, clear path.
At least, that is the intention!
In this way, I can navigate by feeling how the other person moves as well as by relying on their verbal directions and cues.
You will all be able to read it soon, but before you do, I wanted to give you a little insight into why I felt led to write a devotional centered around fear.
It is FINALLY book release month! That’s right!
I’ve teased y’all with a few of the devotions, but haven’t fully explained what the book entails…
Here’s a quick description:
In anticipation of the release date, here is another sneak peek from one of the devotions!
To continue celebrating, here is another sneak peek from one of the devotions! I hope you enjoy!
To celebrate, here is a sneak peek from the first devotion…
Have you ever had moments in your life where you just feel invincible? I’m talking about those times when you feel like you can conquer any task, overcome any hurdle, and smash through any roadblock. For most of my younger years, I felt invincible. As I grew older and I started to feel the impact of the hardships of life, those moments became fewer and farther between. Especially after I lost my sight, I experienced more times where I felt defeated and weak. All of a sudden, even the smallest, most minute tasks seemed impossible. How would I ever be able to pick out my own clothes, prepare food independently, or finish college without my sight?
Hope is a word that is not lacking in most of our vocabularies, but how often do we slow down and really think about what it means? Here are a few common definitions: “A feeling of optimism, a strong sense of expectant desire for something to happen, or to look forward to a certain event with anticipation.” Often, what we are hoping for is an object, entity, or idea that cannot, at the moment, be seen or experienced.
In the first chapter of the Bible, we learn much about God, His power, and His plan. When God began His masterpiece in this account of creation, Genesis 1:2 reads that “The Earth was formless and darkness covered everything.”
Before losing my sight in 2015, I could have described myself in a similar way, and I think a lot of us can relate to this description at some point in our lives. I was raised as a Christian, but I did not truly know God. I was guilty of simply going through the motions with my “faith” at the time if you can even call it faith. I was very lost. The lack of a real relationship with God really took a toll on me in college. I succumbed to the party scene, the need to be popular, and the desire to be known for my worldly accomplishments and possessions. I was formless and covered in darkness and sin.
When I get an idea in my head or have a task to accomplish, I work efficiently and endlessly until it is finished!
However, this can also be one of my greatest weaknesses because sometimes, if I’m being honest, I take it a little too far.
The notion that tasks, plans, or exciting new ventures need to be realized instantly is not always realistic.
If I get an idea for a new project around the house, I would prefer for it to be done that day.
If I have a long to-do list, I often will not rest until each task is checked off.
This means that, as I hold on to my companion’s elbow, they lead me around obstacles and along a safe, clear path.
At least, that is the intention!
In this way, I can navigate by feeling how the other person moves as well as by relying on their verbal directions and cues.
