Do you struggle to find joy in the hard places? Perhaps it seems more like a dream to have this deep-rooted happiness that’s unshaken regardless of headlines or circumstances? As I shared last week, it’s been a rough couple of weeks here in the Ciuciu household. I don’t think we’ve quite fully recovered from COVID. And it’s been heartbreaking here …
Kindness | Fruit of the Spirit Prayer Season
From the podcast… “Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” Matthew 25:40 NIV Let’s begin by Reciting God’s Goodness, praising Him for who He is and what He has done in our lives… O Jesus, You were kind and compassionate to all who came to You in need. …
Praying to be Patient | Fruit of the Spirit Prayer Season
Would you consider yourself to be a patient person? I used to think I had a lot of patience… and then I had kids. Honestly, motherhood has been the most humbling thing in my life. I didn’t think I was selfish… until I had kids. I didn’t think I was anxious… until I had kids. I didn’t think I was …
Love | Fruit of the Spirit Prayer Season
The fruit of the Spirit is love. The past few weeks haven’t been easy, both for me personally and also for my local community. But through all the challenges, these two thoughts have been on my mind: Abide in Me. & The fruit of the Spirit is love. Over and over, those words washed over me like a soundtrack on …
Praying for God’s Peace | Fruit of the Spirit Prayer Season
Do you ever long for just a few minutes of peace and quiet? Wish you had more of God’s peace in your life? I know I do. Recently, I felt like I was going to drown in a sea of overwhelm. Together with my wise husband, my Christian therapist, and a trusted friend, I realized that part of the problem is …