THE JOYFUL LIFE
  • Home
  • Shop
  • Blog
    • HEART
      • Faith
      • Bible Study & Theology
      • Marriage
      • Motherhood
        • Motherhood (ALL)
        • Parenting Toddlers to Tweens
        • Parenting Teens
        • Parenting Adult Children
        • Raising Boys
        • Raising Girls
      • Divorce | Single Motherhood | Blended Families
      • Adoption & Foster Care
      • Infertility & Miscarriage
      • Friendship & Community
    • HOME
      • DIY Projects
      • Family & Home Management
      • Fun for Kids
      • Homemaking
      • Homeschool
      • Hospitality
      • Recipes
    • LIFE ISSUES
      • Anxiety
      • Difficult Family Dynamics
      • Emotions
      • Health
      • Identity & Purpose
      • Loss | Suffering | Grief
      • Work & Life Balance
    • REVIEWS
      • App Reviews
      • Book Reviews
      • Product Reviews
    • FEATURED INTERVIEWS
    • SEASONAL & HOLIDAY
  • Daily Devotions
  • About
    • Meet the Team
      • Management & Staff
      • Editorial Team
      • Blog Contributors
      • Devotion Writers
      • Photographers
    • Statement of Faith
  • Work with Us
    • Write for Us
    • Advertise
    • Employment
  • Contact
  • account
The Joyful Life News
Sign up to receive Joyful Life Community news, weekly blog post updates, shop announcements, and more.
A QUARTERLY COLLECTIBLE | Heart & Home Inspiration
THE JOYFUL LIFE
  • Home
  • Shop
  • Blog
    • HEART
      • Faith
      • Bible Study & Theology
      • Marriage
      • Motherhood
        • Motherhood (ALL)
        • Parenting Toddlers to Tweens
        • Parenting Teens
        • Parenting Adult Children
        • Raising Boys
        • Raising Girls
      • Divorce | Single Motherhood | Blended Families
      • Adoption & Foster Care
      • Infertility & Miscarriage
      • Friendship & Community
    • HOME
      • DIY Projects
      • Family & Home Management
      • Fun for Kids
      • Homemaking
      • Homeschool
      • Hospitality
      • Recipes
    • LIFE ISSUES
      • Anxiety
      • Difficult Family Dynamics
      • Emotions
      • Health
      • Identity & Purpose
      • Loss | Suffering | Grief
      • Work & Life Balance
    • REVIEWS
      • App Reviews
      • Book Reviews
      • Product Reviews
    • FEATURED INTERVIEWS
    • SEASONAL & HOLIDAY
  • Daily Devotions
  • About
    • Meet the Team
      • Management & Staff
      • Editorial Team
      • Blog Contributors
      • Devotion Writers
      • Photographers
    • Statement of Faith
  • Work with Us
    • Write for Us
    • Advertise
    • Employment
  • Contact
  • account
0

Destined to Flourish

  • Aimée Walker
  • February 6, 2023
  • Share
  • Tweet
  • Email
  • Print

There was always a moment of fear and mild panic as you closed your eyes and fell backward. Would your team catch you in time? Would they hold you firm? Or would you find yourself crashing to the ground?

It was a team-building exercise that was used when I was at school—your group would surround you, and then, closing your eyes, you would allow yourself to fall back. The idea was to build trust as your teammates demonstrated their reliability by catching you. In order to completely let yourself go, you had to have absolute confidence in the ability of your teammates to not only catch you but also to hold your weight until you were lifted back up.

On the run and facing a multitude of uncertainties, David must have felt like he was in a free fall when he penned these words: “But I am like an olive tree flourishing in the house of God; I trust in God’s unfailing love forever and ever” (Psalm 52:8, NIV).

It would have been very easy for him to have prophesied doom and gloom for his future, yet because he trusted in God’s unfailing love, he was confident his destiny was to flourish. He knew that no matter how far he fell, the unfailing love of God would always hold him firm.

There have been many moments in my own journey where I too have had to learn to live loved—to be bold and confident in my Heavenly Father’s heart for me and His ability not only to catch me but to hold me and raise me back up.

His love is the kind of love that drives away our fears (1 John 4:18), invites us to belong (1 John 3:1), enables us to overcome (Rom. 8:37), brings stability to our lives (Psalm 21:7), causes us to come alive (Eph. 2:4-5), and fills us with the fullness of God (Eph. 3:19). It’s the kind of love that holds nothing back, but relentlessly pursues us. It’s unfailing and it never ends. It is utterly trustworthy—He is utterly trustworthy.

So fall back today friend and let His arms of love hold you firm.

Person Not Perception

March 31, 2023

The Appearance of Growth

March 30, 2023
« Previous Next »
0
0
0
0
  • Share
  • Tweet
  • Email
  • Print
Aimée Walker

A pastor turned writer, Aimée is a lover of God’s Word. Passionate about helping people understand the truth of the Scriptures so they can live in the fullness of all God has planned and purposed for their lives, she’s a speaker and the author of But I Flourish, and has also written nine Bible studies (and counting). These days you’re most likely to find her writing in the margins, with a cup of strong black coffee in hand as she and her hubby Dave juggle the beautiful chaos of family life and try to keep up with their four kids–and each other!

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

TRENDING POSTS
  • Good manners 1
    We Don’t Talk That Way in Our House: Teaching Kids Good Manners
  • How do i forgive myself 2
    How Do I Forgive Myself for My Mistakes in Parenting in Light of Grace?
  • Personal bible study 3
    How to Transform Your Personal Bible Study Time With An Easy Perspective Shift
  • Valentine’s day with kids 4
    6 Unique Ideas for Celebrating Valentine’s Day With Kids
  • Prayers for a broken marriage 5
    5 Prayers for a Broken Marriage: Praying Scripture For a Hurting Heart
RSS Daily Devotions
  • Person Not Perception March 31, 2023
  • The Appearance of Growth March 30, 2023
  • Wisdom from the Fog March 29, 2023
  • An Act of Surrender March 28, 2023
  • Seeking a Mentor March 27, 2023
VISIT OUR SHOP
  • Selah Moments Digital Study Guide | Joyful Life Magazine SELAH MOMENTS | Digital Bible Study
    Rated 5.00 out of 5
    $12.00
  • The Power of Quiet Bible Study Guide | by Aimee Walker | The Joyful Life POWER OF QUIET | Digital Bible Study
    Rated 5.00 out of 5
    $12.00
  • Issue 12 | BECOME — Digital Version $14.00
The Secret Society of Salzburg Book Cover
The Joyful Life News
Sign up to receive Joyful Life Community news, weekly blog post updates, shop announcements, and exclusive offers for our subscribers.
Follow Us on Instagram

AMAZON AFFILIATE PROGRAM DISCLAIMER | The Joyful Life is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Amazon offers a small commission on products sold through their affiliate links. Every purchase you make through our Amazon affiliate links supports our ministry at no additional cost to you.

  • BLOG
  • SHOP
  • WRITE FOR US
  • EMPLOYMENT
  • ADVERTISE
  • Terms
  • ACCOUNT
  • Contact
© 2022 The Joyful Life Co., LLC

Input your search keywords and press Enter.