Razor-Thin Margin

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Running on fumes? Quit it…

Why do we do this to ourselves?

Time to replenish mind, body, and soul isn’t just a “nice to have.”

It is a necessity. A vital requirement.

Let’s make the adjustment.

Just sharing in love as I’m learning to do different and do better…

Blessings, Kayren

“Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein.”

(Jeremiah 6:16)

“The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.”

(Zephaniah 3:17)

Get the Tiramisu

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It was the best ending to a delightful lunch. Honestly, it was rather epic – and I don’t throw that term around lightly.

I’d looked forward to visiting my favorite local Thai restaurant since I scheduled my day off. #MoreHearts

The red curry with shrimp, egg rolls, and egg drop soup were the “tummy hug” I needed after a grueling workweek.

Sure, I could’ve skipped the sweet treat and been satisfied with my lovely and satisfying meal. But I really like tiramisu, and my server said this tiramiau was exquisite.

He didn’t oversell it.😋

The tiramisu was all that, a bag of chips, the crumbs in the bottom of the bag, and then some.💯

After my first bite, I was transported to a spiritual experience.😇 Halfway through, I was boxing it up to finish this delicacy at home in my PJs and fuzzy socks.

Because a dessert like this deserved an audience of one.😜😆

I encourage you to schedule a day to breathe. Soon.

Don’t put it off for weeks. Seriously.

Your body, mind, soul, and spirit will thank you.

Blessings, Kayren

“31 Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?

32 (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.

33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”

(Matthew 6:31-33)

Don’t Get It Twisted

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Maturity - making better choices because I can

No time for distractions when on Kingdom assignment…

Stay on your toes when you see God moving and delivering. He does HIS job.💯

Our job is to stay mindful, aware, watchful, and on-guard – because entanglement in the wrong covenant, alliance, or agreement can become a snare to fulfilling your purpose.⚠️

We are soldiers…in the army…

Destroying idolatry requires standing firm against what God hates. The slightest indication of compromise can taint pure worship – and it will be detected by our God Who requires holiness and no traces of mixture or contamination.

Grateful for the sacrifice of those who served…and continue to serve! #MemorialDay #WeRemember

Alert & aware, Kayren

“11 Observe thou that which I command thee this day: behold, I drive out before thee the Amorite, and the Canaanite, and the Hittite, and the Perizzite, and the Hivite, and the Jebusite.

12 Take heed to thyself, lest thou make a covenant with the inhabitants of the land whither thou goest, lest it be for a snare in the midst of thee:

13 But ye shall destroy their altars, break their images, and cut down their groves:

14 For thou shalt worship no other god: for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God:”

(Exodus 34:11-14)

Travelling Light

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Have you ever overpacked?

Unfortunately, I’m guilty of this more often than I care to admit.

Certainly when I’m preparing for a trip, I find myself with too many PJs (who knows whether I’ll feel like long sleeves or short sleeves? I’d rather just be prepared for whatever…)

As a self-professed lip glossaholic, I should be ashamed to admit that I currently have 10 glosses (at least) in my everyday purse. (how do I know whether I’ll prefer watermelon, strawberry, or coconut…or sparkly shimmer on top of matte red…unless I have ALL the options available when the mood strikes?). Exactly! 💯#UNapologetic

But I’m no stranger to winding up with an accumulation of “stuff” over time that eventually requires attention and action of a necessity.

Since this world is not our home, it makes sense to travel light.

Blessings, Kayren

“13 These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.

14 For they that say such things declare plainly that they seek a country.

15 And truly, if they had been mindful of that country from whence they came out, they might have had opportunity to have returned.

16 But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city.”

(Hebrews 11:13-16)

Nice, Neat Boxes

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Reality check straight ahead…

Life gets a LOT simpler when we stop trying to define, label, and categorize ourselves and our situations.

Because things are always shifting. So even when we think we’ve figured out one part, another facet shifts.

Therefore, it behooves us to accept some things as they are instead of angsting over what we wish they were.

Most of the time, what we imagine isn’t even part of the true essence – so it’s a ridiculously unrealistic expectation (and hence, a waste of time, energy, and other resources) to even bother considering.

Let’s not waste time on fleeting vanity…

Blessings, Kayren

“8 Vanity of vanities, saith the preacher; all is vanity.

13 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.

14 For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.”

(Ecclesiastes 12:8, 13-14)

I Have THIS Moment

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No time like the present - appreciate the gift

We can’t gather and collect time.

But we can appreciate and enjoy it for what it is: the gift of this moment. 🎁

A present IN the present, if you will.

Selah…

Blessings, Kayren

“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:”
(Ecclesiastes 3:1)

Navigating Maycember

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Why did I just learn what Maycember means? I heard a co-worker with tweens use it…then I Googled. 😂

I guess I’ve experienced it for many years, but I just didn’t realize it had a label or it was really a thing. But it is! #RealityCheck

Aside from the fact that my children are in their 20s…but that doesn’t make the flurry of parental support activity any less real or involved.

As a matter of fact, packing up college dorm rooms, supporting internships anywhere on the planet (or not getting the internship waited upon for months) requires a similar level of logistical choreography, emotional support, and parental stamina.

To all who are navigating Maycember, the encouragement is the same: trust God with ALL the details – big, small, and in between.

Our children won’t be children forever! As parents, we are doing a good work…and it’s more than worth the effort.👍🏽

Blessings, Kayren

“1 But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you.

2 For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.”

(I Thessalonians 5:1-2)

Gettin’ Off the Merry-Go-Round

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When the whirlwind doesn’t stop, make the next move to protect your peace…

I may not be able to make it stop, but I can distance myself from the cycle of foolishness.

I used to try to stop the incessant spinning and lament feeling helpless as it whirled and swirled on.

But I’ve learned that I can only control what I can control.

So I choose to get off the merry-go-round of nonsense. #PlanPrayExecute

What’s your next?

Cuz protecting your peace is priceless.

Blessings, Kayren

“1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.

2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.”

(Psalm 1:1-2)

Childlike Faith

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Both of my children are home for a few days before beginning their respective summer internships, and it appears they’re playing hide-and-seek.

Seriously, y’all?! I’m in back-to-back online meetings, and you come into my home office asking me if your sibling is hiding in my closet? 🤯

I’ve gotta admit that on the mom-o-meter level of 1 to 10, that was pretty stinkin’ cute (ranks around an 8 for me) and it made me laugh! 😂

Probably because they’re age 20 and age 22 now. 😆

How can you incorporate childlike wonder, amazement, and another level of simple faith this week?

Open your eyes and see the endless possibilities.

Blessings, Kayren

“For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus.”

(Galatians 3:26)

Take No Offense

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Push it back…return to sender…

Every day, we have plenty of opportunities to be offended. We must choose NOT to take the bait.

That is, if we want great peace.

Of course we do.

So we’ve gotta let the offenses go and walk in unconditional love… #Forgive70x7

It’s not an easy road – but it’s worth it to unburden our souls and travel light.

After all, we’re just pilgrims passing through…

Blessings, Kayren

“Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.”

(Psalm 119:165)

“The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.”

(Proverbs 19:11)

“And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.”

(Matthew 11:6)

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Razor-Thin Margin

Get the Tiramisu

Don’t Get It Twisted

Travelling Light

Nice, Neat Boxes

I Have THIS Moment

Navigating Maycember

Gettin’ Off the Merry-Go-Round

Childlike Faith

Take No Offense