Also

And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at the Lord’s feet, and heard his word.
Luke 10:39 ASV

My mind just got stuck at the word ‘also’. When I read the word also while in the story of Martha and Mary, I just got aware of the fact how lonely I had been during this time of Covid and lockdowns and not being able to just enjoy faith together with friends and church family.

Winter survival!

Today it’s like 20 degrees celcius warmer then three days ago. We went from minus 10°C to plus 10°C. It’s one of the few big temperature rises I love, because now spring is coming.

There is always a song…

I still remember your face. You live in one of the most hopeless places on earth, in one of the biggest slums. I didn’t feel comfortable there at all, but it’s what you need to call home. I still remember the dress that you were wearing. It looked like it was supposed to be white and it had a lot of lace. I think it was actually a bit short on you, but I guess your mom didn’t had money to buy you a new dress.

Be enthroned upon the praises

Be enthroned upon the praises
Of a thousand generations
You are worthy. Lord of all
Unto You, the slain and risen King
We lift our voices with heaven singing
Worthy, Lord of all

It’s a song by Bethel Music.

A postal hug

Today I received a post card of someone who was also in my mind the last few weeks and I thought about sending one to her myself. But I’ll guess she beats me.

Peace

On Pentecost Monday there was a worship night with Jesus Culture in the Netherlands. I had the chance to be there, even though the days before weren’t going well. I did probably too much and was pretty much at the end.
The Holy Spirit was moving there, and touched my heart as well. I got peace like I hadn’t felt in a long time. My mind went into a peaceful silence. No longer all the voices in my mind going around on what I needed to do or what went okay or not.. Just silence.
I slept well and God really spoke to me a few times last week, about what I should do in a few months. It was amazing! Yesterday I noticed that the chaos in my mind is coming back. Today I know it’s chaos, I don’t know why. I still spend a lot of time with God, started my mornings with devotions and God showed me that He loves me still.

I dare you

Just watched this movie about Rich Mullins life, called Ragamuffin, and I was moved by this preaching which is in the movie.
I still find it hard to be completely convinced by God’s love for me.

My beloved

Recently I listened to this song of Cloverton (what a beautiful voice, by the way!). The song is called great plans. And the lyrics start with ” Hello, my love, Your future waits for you’.