Countercultrual Living

Warning: I might step upon a soap box.

It is HARD to live counterculturally! Right now you might be asking, "What does live counterculturally mean?" Let me share with you. Our bible study group has been working through a book titled, Living with Less so Your Family Has More. It is a great book, but lets face it...we are NOT a "less" society. We like the more idea, but not at the cost of (GASP) less!

In this book the authors, Jill and Mark Savage, discuss topics related to living with less (less stress, less money, less STUFF) so you can give your family more (more time, more energy, more INTENTIONAL focus). (Hence the catchy title!) We are well into the meat of the book, but the first part is about setting a vision for your family. A long term, where do we want to be/what do we want to be doing, type of vision. They suggest this type of vision in order to keep you set on the path that your family will take. Why? Because it is HARD to live counterculturally.

Through doing this study, we have set a family vision and have been trying to mold our family into this countercultural mindset. Guess who is not a fan --- the devil. He wants us to be too busy, too stressed, too tired. That is when he can do his finest work. He wants us to believe that the world is right. God LOVES the countercultural mindset because it gives us less of the world and MORE of Him! That should be our vision. MORE of HIM! It might not be the most popular choice of living or the easiest, but if living counterculturally means more of God, that is what I choose.

One more warning: If you choose to pick up this book, expect your life to be changed...in wonderfully painful ways!

Reminded of His Love

About 2 weeks ago, I won this beautiful piece of art from this awesome blog.

It is AWESOME! I was anxiously awaiting it's arrival to my house.

Yesterday, I had to have my gallbladder removed. I was doing so well, that they let me come home yesterday afternoon, and on my porch was a box. I knew immediately what it was...it was that beautiful canvas. God spoke to my heart. He was reminding me of His love and mercy. He knew that recieving that canvas yesterday would lift my spirits. What perfect timing He has! Now, I can't wait to get this beautiful canvas matted and framed and put on our mantle.

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Father, Thank you for loving me. Thank you for loving all of Your children. Please continue to break my heart for what breaks Yours. Continue to stir in my heart and open my eyes. Amen