Daily, you and I do well to go before the Lord and shout:
“Lord, here’s my to-do list and plans for the day. Look it over and answer me…"Are the plans and purposes you have for my life on this list?”
Turning points occur as you and I stop living on autopilot! We create turning points when we step aside from the routines of our lives for a few moments— or a few days. Turning points interrupt the momentum of:
imbalanced routines anxiety, worry, or negative thought stale, unproductive habits and relationships
Practically speaking, turning points grant God the opportunity to resurrect new energy, purpose, and joy into our weary bodies, frantic minds and frazzled emotions. Only then are we in position to put a new shine on the purposes, dreams, desires, and values— that lie dormant— just beneath the surface of ourbusyness zone!
BEAUTY, GOD’S HANDWRITING FOR YOUR SOUL…5 Days to a Beautiful Life
5 Devotional Reflections and 5 Journal Workouts
From the Return to Balance Series by
Libba Narron Lewey:
Is it time to ditch the 55 year old bathrobe? When joy eludes us and life becomes dull and routine, we can scan our surroundings and visually inspect that which we are feasting our eyes upon. Whether our home or office environments— our choice of vacation spots—or simply the clothes we wear on a daily basis—it may be time to allow the power of beauty to bring about a return to balance.
Readers are encouraged to examine the questions: “Is it a form of vanity to fill my home or office with beautiful colors, furnishings, or artwork? Am I being materialistic?” Is my character in need of beauty?
Six areas of beauty created by God with our pleasure and benefit in mind are revealed. Interactive journal workouts train readers to identify what represents beauty for them.
Three “Enemies of Beauty” are discovered. Workouts coach readers to recognize which enemy is pulling them out of balance.
When life becomes dull and routine— lacking beauty and grace— you can return to balance and create a beautiful life.