As I consider how the Lord has been growing me since I returned to the States last summer, I can point to several "game changers"...
My Coloring Book
Coloring books aren't just for kids anymore! Okay, how does this relate to my faith journey? The book I have is full of verses and designs. As I fill in the spaces with color, I repeat the words over and over in my head, allowing God to cement these truths into my heart.
Simply coloring has been a great stress reliever and has caused me to take time to pause. I've never been very good at sitting still and just reflecting. I have found that coloring God's promises has created a margin for meditating on His Word in a new way.
"I meditate on Your precepts and consider Your ways. I delight in Your decrees; I will not neglect Your word." Psalm 119:15-16
My Small Group Bible Study
A few weeks after I started attending North Way Christian Community Church in Oakland (back in September), I got connected with a small group of young professionals. I'm so grateful for the way we can share openly and challenge each other in our faith!
Even more, the workbook that we selected has kept me accountable to reading Scripture daily and digging deeper into God's Word. The study on 1 and 2 Samuel that we just completed was a reminder to me of the holiness and sovereignty of God, as well as an opportunity to recommit to obey His leading in the big and the small moments.
My Mom's Guitar
When I lived in Germany, I was spoiled to have a piano in my apartment. Although it was challenging to find a time to play that didn't interfere with Germany's "quiet hours," I enjoyed having it for times of worship with my roommate, my small group, or gatherings of friends.
Since I don't have a piano right now, I'm attempting to tackle an item on my bucket list: learning to play the guitar! My mom generously allowed me to bring her guitar to Pittsburgh with me, and Brittany has taught me new chords and playing tips each time she has visited from Toronto. I'm still very much a beginner, but being able to sing worship songs each day has been a huge blessing this year!
What have been some faith "game changers" for you?
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