"Pay attention to the tension."

"There is no win in comparison."

"May we have the wisdom to know what is right and the courage to do it, even when it’s hard."

These are just a few nuggets of wisdom that have remained in my heart through the years from Andy Stanley, a pastor at North Point Church, a non-denominational church. Over the past ten years, I have listened, learned and grown from the wisdom shared in his messages. One of the most powerful messages he has shared so far is,

“What does love require of me today?”

I share this with you today to invite you to join me to...

pause. breathe. pray.

May we ask God this question. May we keep our eyes and ears open to where love is needed today. Love may require our time, our energy and/or our resources. May we be willing to offer what we can. And as much as we may want to help everyone, may we “do for one what you wish you could do for everyone.” - Andy Stanley

With love and hope,
Shawn

PS If you are finding yourself seeking something higher than yourself, but don’t know where to start, I highly recommend checking out Northpoint Community Church’s messages, specifically one called Starting Point. You can listen to their messages on their website or from their podcast. This church was specifically created for people who are curious about God, who are interested in coming back to church, or have been hurt by church in some way. Their messages were a bridge to my heart ten years ago as I came back to my faith, and continue to nourish me weekly. I wholeheartedly believe they will be a bridge to your heart too💕🙏💕

"Love your neighbor as yourself." - Matthew 12:31