Do You Have A Chapter To Reframe?
During a Sabbatical some years ago, my husband Eric focused on processing different chapters in his life. He would journal about a certain season and what was going on circumstantially. Then, he would ponder his decisions and how he walked through them, paying special attention to what God was teaching him through what happened.
He saw a pattern.
Looking back, he could see God at work more clearly than when he was in the middle of whatever was happening.
What he was doing was so valuable! He thought he was doing it just for himself, or to pass the journaling on to our grandchildren, but I wondered if more people could get something out of it. So, we decided to publish it. He added pondering questions to the end of each chapter, and just last week, someone walked up to me in church and said, "I feel like I know you - I've been reading Eric's book and walking through your story."
What about you? Is there a chapter in your personal history where you could see more clearly now what God was doing then?
Or let's flip the script a little. Ten years from now, when you look back at your current season, what will you see there? How will you feel about how you are showing up right now?
Ask yourself these questions:
- What are the circumstances you are currently facing?
- Am you more overwhelmed, bored, or confused?
- What are you looking for from God in this season?
- What do you need from Him most in this chapter - strength, purpose, comfort, healing, or courage?
- How are you leaning in to be a growing follower?
Not sure how to process that last question. Traction is a self-guided inspirational workbook you can use to keep from getting stuck in any season of your life. It offers a step-by-step devotional guide to walking out the nexts steps God has for you.
Or, maybe you would like a copy of Eric's book Reframing. We'd love to hear your thoughts!
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