Adventure + Mischief = An Enchanted Life

I was recently asked, "What are you passionate about?” It took me a moment for the question to sink in, but what I realized is that I love inspiring those around me to truly feel like anything is possible. I believe there are always steps you can take toward your God-given dreams. I believe in the power of the imagination and it’s my heart to go out every day and help people see the beauty and creativity in life.

The way I see it is that each day holds a little mischief and adventure. You just have to slow down enough to see it. It’s my way of making life feel magical. When I’m at my best, this mindset of creativity and enchantment connects me to God in a way that makes me feel more alive than ever. It makes me feel like anything is possible. I really need that. I’m realizing a lot of people do right now.

So these are the things that sing a song of freedom for me. These are the reminders, habits and dreams that God uses to bring me closer to Him and live out the life He has for me.

Remember the Mission

It motivates me when God reminds me that I’m on a mission. He’s been doing that lately in my Bible studies and my dreams. He’s been reminding me that I’m right where I need to be because He has placed me there. I can’t tell you how refreshing it is to be reminded of that. It feels like a cold drink of water on a hot summer day. I can feel the water go down my throat, all the way into my core. It’s filling and rejuvenating. It’s quenching and reenergizing. 

I feel like I’m waking up once more. Like every time I blink, there’s a new intentionality behind my movements. Intentionality. That’s it. I’m finding a new intentionality within the stride of this season. I can rest assured that God is with me, and even though I don’t know what He’s doing, I can trust His plan and tend to the life right in front of me.

Dig A Little Deeper

In the past, in the midst of transition, I felt like God was telling me to, “dig deeper.” I could even picture a shovel going into the soil. Transitions are hard. They’re tedious and stressful. You’re often learning a lot of new things, trying to reset your mind and it can feel like you’re starting over in a lot of ways. It’s easy for me to get discouraged in moments like this, so I’ve learned to take a deep dive into my Bible and time with God.

In my notes I’ll write it so the letters even go down as if digging into the bottom of the page.

DIG

D

E

E

P

E

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It helps me visualize the deep work God is doing and about to do in my life. It’s as if life is a garden. I may not see the seeds planted. I may not understand the generational legacy behind the trees or the historical context of each plant, but as long as I’m in the midst of it, there’s a life line weaving truth… faith… hope… love… into my veins, into my being, refreshing my soul.

Once more it reminds me that I am a steward of the life I live. God has a plan and He has invited me into it. It doesn’t have to be complicated. It’s actually very simple. So I make a habit of digging deeper on a regular basis.

Find Contentment

Realizing that I am right where God wants me to be has made me content in ways I find hard to describe. I’m no longer trying to romanticize or position the sun in my life. I’ve become lazy to curate or strive or prove or control the details. I bought a planner recently, but I only fill it in for that week. I don’t look ahead too far, and I don’t plan my life hour by hour. There’s a fluidity that I’m learning because I know God is providing for me every step of the way.

The things that used to matter don’t matter to me anymore. I’m at peace. I’m content. And it’s right here that I feel that bubbling up of creativity. And I am so full of gratitude. I’m thankful for my husband and family, my friends and these new places I get to be. I’m thankful for Jesus and this beautiful life I get to live.

It’s right here that I feel like anything is possible. Within mission and purpose. Within the garden, down in the soil. On the edges of peace and contentment. I am truly inspired and hope to inspire those around me as well.