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Wednesdays with Jillene: before daybreak

June 5, 2019June 5, 2019 / jillenenarraway / Leave a comment

When was the last time you were happy excited overjoyed to wake before the dawn? It's an often heard exchange between my husband and I, that when I reference an early time in the morning like, 4:30 a.m. or 5:45 a.m... that he will reply, "I don't know what you're talking about. There is no … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: before daybreak

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Oh the joy of being 3! This little lady loves to play in the snow! The mask is an added bonus ☺️ #irismaia #snowfun #narrawaggleadventures #goplayoutside
❤️YLC, I’ve said it before and I’m sure I’ll say it again, this program is one of the highlights of my ministry! This crew is such a joy and an encouragement! Weekend #3 is complete, meaning we’re halfway done. Thanks to those who paved the way for YLC to be a ministry of the WVBC! I’m so thankful for those who pray for the students and leaders, the churches growing these students and opening their doors to our crew, parents who prioritize their teen’s spiritual growth, the students who join in this adventure and the leaders who humbly serve in this ministry! #wvbcylc #youthministry #wvbc
Sleeping in, pancakes for lunch, perfect packing snow, optimal sledding conditions, and hot chocolate in Christmas mugs... these are the best parts of snow days! #narrawaggleadventures #gooutside #snowday
Sleeping in, pancakes for lunch, perfect packing snow, optimal sledding conditions, and hot chocolate in Christmas mugs... these are the best parts of snow days! #narrawaggleadventures #gooutside #snowday
As of 12:13pm we have three teenagers in the house! Today Isaiah turned 13! We enjoyed celebrating his 13th birthday. Watching him choose to be generous with his siblings and seeing his thoughtful side gave us a glimpse into the man he is growing to become a little bit more every day. Happy Birthday Isaiah James! #isaiahjamesturns13 #narrawagglebirthday
Today was my 40th birthday. I’ve been asked how I felt about turning 40... asked if 40 was what I expected it to be when I was 20... asked what I think the next 20 years will hold... I’m not sure I have answers to those questions but I did want to share this picture of two birthday presents Josh gave me, one that I asked for and one that I didn’t know I needed. And reflecting on those gifts offered me a chance to reflect on what 40 years has given me. First the one I didn’t know I needed: a weighted blanket. I think it’s common for us to want to be free... free from restriction, free from responsibilities, free from undesirable circumstances, free from so many things. It is almost as if we think the most comfort will come from being free from all that weighs us down. But just like the extra weight of this blanket provides soothing comfort, so too have I found that I’ve been wrapped in safety and security during heaviest, most burdened times of my life. It seems counterintuitive but still has been so true. I may not always understand it, definitely don’t always like it, but I know that no matter the situation God is still God, God is always good, God always loves me. The weight of that truth is always with me and yet never as powerful as during the tough times of life. And second is the pearl necklace I wanted to receive, the beautiful reminder of the things that are most important to me. There is a tiny little parable hidden in Matthew 13:45 “Again, the Kingdom of Heaven is like a merchant on the lookout for choice pearls. 46 When he discovered a pearl of great value, he sold everything he owned and bought it!” I’m not sure that years ago I could have understood what it would mean to be willing to give everything for that which is most valuable to me. Maybe I still can’t... but what I can see is how as the years pass, what is truly valuable becomes more clear and my desire to pursue it with my whole heart grows stronger. And conversely, when I know my true worth in Christ as a beloved child of God AND when I live secure in that love I’ve found a valuable truth indeed. And tonight I’m thankful for the journey of the last 40 years and the special part you

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