“For my part, I am going to boast about nothing but the Cross of our Master, Jesus Christ. Because of that Cross, I have been crucified in relation to the world, set free from the stifling atmosphere of pleasing others and fitting into the little patterns that they dictate. Can’t you see the central issue in all this? It is not what you and I do—submit to circumcision, reject circumcision. It is what God is doing, and he is creating something totally new, a free life! All who walk by this standard are the true Israel of God—his chosen people. Peace and mercy on them! Quite frankly, I don’t want to be bothered anymore by these disputes. I have far more important things to do—the serious living of this faith. I bear in my body scars from my service to Jesus. May what our Master Jesus Christ gives freely be deeply and personally yours, my friends. Oh, yes!” Galatians‬ ‭6:14-18‬ (msg)

Something is happening this week in my heart and mind, a culmination of prayers answered. A release into the softness that I desire as a woman, mom, wife, friend, acquaintance, and Christian. It is not my doing; I know this now. I pray I don’t try to hold onto goodness like I have in times past, but continue to surrender to Him who is the divine goodness. Lord, thank you for never giving up on me, for you faithfulness, mercy, grace, and Love. Amen.