Winter Myrrh

"In Winder, rocks are pursed up from the ground in the farmer’s field because of the frost/thaw cycle of the earth. Farmers don’t like rocks because they can harm farm equipment.

In a devotional by Jennifer Lee, she writes her husband, a farmer, says it is winter’s way of “healing the land.”

The land can’t heal without winter.

She writes, “I think the same is true of us. We all need winter seasons to heal us, to unearth rock-like burdens embedded in the soil of our hearts.”

Most people do, too. Winter season forces us to slow down, reflect, and give God the rocks that have surfaced the unseen burdens.” Taken from “The Slow, Healing Work of Winter”

"For everything, there is a season and a time for every activity under heaven." ~ Ecclesiastes 3:1 NIV

We all face adversity. Christ told us we would. He quickly followed that statement with, “Take heart, I have overcome the world”. He assures us that we can too! He also said we would need some equipment. “Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.” ~ Ephesians 6:11 ESV

9 Ways to Armor Yourself for the Good Fight.

1. Stay in God’s Word and pray without ceasing
2. Practice gratitude, giving thanks in all things.
3. Ask for help when you need it
4. Cultivate a Godly confidant
5. Stay positive. Focus on what you can learn from a misstep and do differently next time
6. Do things you enjoy, especially the small things every day
7. Be kind and helpful to someone each day
8. Protect your physical and mental health
9. Develop your peace-building skills (Take my 21-Day Challenge)