Before stepping into 2020, I prayed, asking God for a ‘word’ to focus on for the year to come. Little did I know just how much I would need the word He imprinted on my heart: ROOTED. ?
In months of upheaval, uncertainty & fresh perspective, ROOTED is the EXACT word I needed to lean into & grow in. Looking back, I am amazed, overwhelmed & so very thankful for the faithfulness of God—He sees so far beyond what I can see & has my very best planned… even when it’s difficult to see it just yet.
This spot with coffee, my journal & Bible in hand has seen hours of:
Uprooting…
Negativity
Insecurity
Fear
Anxiety
Doubt
And planting…
The TRUTH of God’s Word
His crazy love for me
Confidence
Fresh perspective
New dreams
Hope
Love
Here, He is softening the soil of my heart & teaching me what it means to be ROOTED in Him… regardless of what life throws my way… regardless of what dreams don’t pan out… regardless of how I feel… regardless of what changes… regardless.
I am so far from “there” and have much uprooting & planting to do—but here, today, in this chair, I’m filled with deep gratitude for a Savior who loves me so much that He is interested in EVERY, LITTLE detail in my story… even down to knowing the exact word I needed to lean into in an uncertain time. ??
Have you ever had an experience where looking back you see God’s fingerprints ALL OVER IT? I’d love to hear how God has & is showing Himself faithful in your becoming story. Leave a comment or DM me & let me know. I’m cheering you on big time, warrior friend! ????
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Becoming Cherie Rickard: Journeying & Healing Through Loss & Grief
How can you journey and heal through loss and grief? We’re excited to introduce you to our warrior friend Cherie Rickard! Grab a cup of coffee and