things that never change

I remember the first time I felt alone in this familiar city. We were freshly married and everything was different. The bed I laid down in every night. The road I travelled. The mail that somehow arrived every month in the mailbox demanding more. Everything had changed - or so it seemed. Over a year later, the Lord is constantly reminding me that when comfortable places change, sometimes the details that matter the most never do.

Like light through the bedroom window and endless snuggles 

Or drives in the country where I skip the song every 5 seconds yet you still gaze my way 

or adventures with the ones who know you for who you are and take moments to celebrate that 

and the flowers of the field that never cease to amaze 

or strolls in green grass and skies that are blue 

None of us can escape the weight of change - but we can escape the burden of it. Lay it at His feet and ask him to remind you about the moments that are still here, that can still be felt and known. Let the biggest artist of all mold you and change you and break down the walls. Remember that you're not meant to be comfortable but you are called to be confident. Rejoice in the moments that never change even amidst everything else morphing into something new.  

Forget about what’s happened; don’t keep going over old history. Be alert, be present. I’m about to do something brand-new. It’s bursting out! Don’t you see it? There it is! I’m making a road through the desert, rivers in the badlands.  Isaiah 43:19 (MSG) 

Make this Leap

"Hunt, party of two."


Try again buddy....


From day one someone has been butchering my name everything from turning Cherie into Sherea and then some. However, the latest and greatest is turning my last name from Hurt into Hunt. This is all just a small story and actually has nothing to do with this post.

A few years ago I fell in love with this song - catchy banjo notes n' all. "Make this Leap" serenaded to you by none other than the Hunts (hence the awkward opening story).

In the song, it speaks of someone who, in a way, brought that person out of darkness and into the light. Don't get me wrong, Jesus is the one who calls me out of the darkness, but today I'm grateful for the fact that he gifted me with a man on this earth that does just the same. Who calls me out when my face is in permanent sulk mode. Who brings out the best in me. Who makes leaps with me everyday and continues to motivate to jump higher than before.

Who's that person who makes you leap? Who calls you out of darkness and reminds you that the sunrise is coming your way? Go kiss em' on the cheek and encourage them in the role they play in your life.

Today's short and sweet post brought to you by my first cup of coffee in almost 5 weeks. Heyo espresso.

Warrior

To those who fight  

I know this is hard. Like, really hard. Your bones are heavy and your heart is weary. Those nights home alone don't get any easier and neither do those meals. Where the sound of the fork bouncing off the crackling ceramic are the only conversations you'll hear. Where the thoughts jumbling in your mind are held captive because there's no one there to set them free. Moments you thought would be everything you ever expected are everything but that. Tears that feel like friends because you've gotten to know them so well. Results that you always feared. Journeys that your GPS never calculated when you left.

but you're a fighter.

And you're stronger than hell. You know what it's like to fight for love and the war has already been won. Your bones may be heavy but God is bearing your burdens. Those nights alone are actually full of the spirit and God desperately wants to break bread with you. Your thoughts matter and so do your feelings. Those moments you've always expected are already on their way and God has every intention of blessing you through your every tear. 

because you're a fighter

This too shall pass. I will repay you for the years the locusts have eaten Joel 2:25. He will restore your land, He will bring the greatest joy you've ever known. He will once again fill your mouth with laughter and your lips with shouts of joy. Job 8:21 Don't fight the person that hurt you, fight the enemy. I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you. Luke 10:19  Pray over your house like your very home depends on it, because it does. Trust in His healing, direction, timing, and restoration of what is broken.

Change your perspective, love fiercely, put on your armor, and keep on fighting.