Overcoming overwhelm, finding rest in Jesus. Get guidance and encouragement in my weekly newsletter and printable resources. I’m a wife and mom of five, with kids ages toddler to teenager—created in the image of God, made whole in Jesus.
👐 Holding on with open hands
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Hi Reader, I dropped my 3-year-old off at his first day of preschool last week. I prepared myself for some clinging to my leg and tears. Or at least a little resistance. Instead, he hardly looked back. I was the one with tears. I was reminded yet again how I hold on to my kiddos with an "open hand" posture as they grow and mature. I love them. I guide them. But I can't grasp them (well at least not figuratively; I still hold pretty tight when we cross the street). Open-handedness is not just a posture I must take with my kids. I also do well to hold gently onto most of my desires and expectations, as desperately as I may want to cling to them. Maybe this is why an open-handed prayer posture is so meaningful as well. By physically opening my hands I can better align my spirit and my will with God's. I encourage you to try it, engaging your body and soul... Reflection questions: What are some things in your life you're grasping onto right now that you need to let go of? Relationships? Possessions? Desires? Hopes? Prayer: God, we open our hands and release to you that which was never ours to begin with. May we steward what you entrust to us yet always recognize that which is yours. Updates and AnnouncementsSpeaking of letting things go, I kind of let this newsletter go for a minute over the summer. Now that things are a little more consistent in my schedule, I hope to resume these weekly touchpoints. Each week I'll send a little note of encouragement as well as resources I hope you find helpful. Since there are many new people who signed up over the last few months, I wanted you to know that one of my most popular resources is an eCourse called Choose Rest. If you'd like to prioritize self-care but with a Godly perspective, this course is for you! It includes videos (or audio if you prefer), downloadable slides, and a workbook--all of which you can access at your own pace. Check out what hundreds of my students have loved right here: https://www.ginampoirier.com/chooserest May you live well, rest well, all with open hands this week.
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Peace, Patience, Purpose
Overcoming overwhelm, finding rest in Jesus. Get guidance and encouragement in my weekly newsletter and printable resources. I’m a wife and mom of five, with kids ages toddler to teenager—created in the image of God, made whole in Jesus.
Hi Reader, I'm sitting in my office, alone on a Saturday morning while my daughter is at volleyball practice. Perhaps ironically, I've been coming to work to rest during practice times. My home is too noisy, too chaotic, and here I know that no one will interrupt me. It has given me the space I've needed to reflect and pray... I've been blogging in some form since 2012 (more seriously since 2017). I've written many articles and newsletters, created journals and eCourses, and shared a little...
Hi Reader, A few nights ago, sitting around the dinner table, someone made the light-hearted comment, "Nobody's perfect." My 7-year-old daughter, who doesn't speak a lick of sarcasm, dead-panned, "I am." The rest of us chuckled, because, well, that's funny right? But she continued to look dead serious. We confirmed, "Niki, you're really perfect?" She didn't hesitate but nodded assertively. We didn't correct her. Because who's to say she isn't? She's already battled a lot in her short life...
Hi Reader, It has been a minute or two since I've shown up here. (Unless you're new and just finished the welcome series, in which case...lucky you!) One excuse is that I've been busy. But I also just haven't felt like writing. There's a certain vulnerability required to present myself authentically, and I haven't had the heart or energy for it. It's been a year, you know? I've experienced a ton of change and strain, and I'm plain old wiped out by it all. There have been more than a few days...