signature of Divine.

we are, by His design, signature of Divine. His ways are so lovely and so high above ours. i think there is so much we can learn from the baby in the manger, but i know that i miss out on so much of what the Lord wants me to see in this beautiful picture! there are so many simple and yet so profound truths that can't be overlooked during this season; one being His incredible sovereignty in our design. the fact that Jesus Christ was fully God and came to this imperfect world as a human, just shows His overwhelming love for us. we can't forget the ultimate reason for His birth and that was His death. a death so incredible that it would save all of us from what we deserved. we must not forget our wretchedness. when we diminish our wretchedness, we diminish the divinity of a holy God. be so encouraged of the true meaning of this Christmas season. a season that brings joy and peace to me and you as followers of a sovereign God. He loved you and i so immensely that He came to die. He has had you and i in mind since the beginning, since that night in the manger. what a divine love.

be still.

be still before the Lord and wait patiently on Him. this verse is found in the 37th chapter of Psalms and has recently become one of my favorites. i really think it can relate to any of us going through life. for me personally, it has very strong meaning. this requires a constant surrender of my thoughts, actions, and words. on days when the crazy world around me is getting the best of me, the Lord draws me back to this verse and reminds me that He is in control. what peace our Father offers us in this verse. 

i chose this photo because i really think it captures the meaning of the phrase 'be still'. 

it looks as though my sister (morgan) could lay here forever. she is so content in being still for this moment. this is just how the Lord wants us sometimes. He wants us to be able to lay in his presence and be still. in quietness and rest, i find my peace. He knows that if we will just sit or lay at His feet, we will be renewed, we will find peace. unexplainable peace. 

be still - kari jobe.