Our weekly newsletter creates a space to take a breath. Once we slow down, we can see the way desire, imitation, and conflict operate in our lives and in the world, and begin to create peace. In addition to the newsletter, you will receive the free "Unlearn the Bible" ebook when you subscribe.
[vc_row el_class=”olive-branch-bg-r”][vc_column][vc_column_text]When my heart is carrying a load of pain, I find it hard to feel God\u2019s presence. I can go days, weeks or months without turning to Scripture or prayer, but as soon as pain hits, I race back to where I know I can be reminded of God\u2019s presence. Because I know I won\u2019t make it through without Him.<\/p>\n
One place I race back to is the music of Audrey Assad. During happy days her assurance of God\u2019s presence feels so easy to sing along with. But when the hurt hits, my oh my, does she know just how to sing me back into God\u2019s arms. If you know her music, you know what I\u2019m talking about.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s a lyric that\u2019s been especially meaningful to me recently. It\u2019s a simple line from her song “Carry Me” on the album The House You\u2019re Building<\/em>:<\/p>\n I choose to believe as I carry this cross, you\u2019ll carry me.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n