sanctifying devotion
a good word (prayer) for the wives, mama’s, and those who mentor, lead and over all mother others…. “O Sovereign Lord, Sanctify and prosper my domestic devotion, instruction, discipline, example, that my house my be a nursery for heaven, my church a garden of the Lord, enriched with trees of righteousness of thy planting, for thy glory. (this is a portion of a prayer taken from “Family” in The Valley of Vision, a book of Puritan Prayers, page 113)
Read Morefor the mama’s
This is for the mama’s – especially the pregnant and nursing mamas…whose body is not your own. Ryan asked me yesterday what I wanted to do for mothers day and I said, “I’d really like one of two things, either 1-to sleep in on Saturday and you can bring me my coffee in bed around 10 or, 2- to go to Starbucks by myself and read.” To which he replied, “so you’re saying that what you want is yourself?”. YES! Yes, that’s exactly what I want! And I have no shame in admitting it! I am daily discovering, by God’s grace, how the gospel (death, burial and resurrection of Christ) is poured into my everyday, mundane-appearing, stay-at-home-mama life. The biggest truth I’m learning is that I am not my own, quite literally, in the...
Read Morefully dependent on the Gospel
Because of how God has called me to stay home and support my family in a way other than bringin in the moo-lah, a thought (well, reality) occurred to me recently that has the potential to be terrifying – and thwart God’s plan and purpose for my life…. I was on the phone with various agencies closing and cashing out my (teeny, tiny) retirement accounts, and Roth IRA account and it occurred to me that (although these accounts were small and we just need that cash right now) I literally, on paper have nothing to my name, except for college debt (did I mention I’m not using my degree fully right now? And that Ryan is paying my college debt? That’s marriage, folks.). Nothing, nada, zero, zilch. Not even a job. I am fully dependent on my...
Read Moreneed renewal? pray this!
I was talking with some friends last night and was prompted to share with them a prayer I have been meditating on and praying a lot recently. We talked about how amazing it is, that this prayer, from Valley of Vision (A collection of Puritan Prayers and Devotions), written at least 200 years ago, is SO extremely applicable to us today. It’s beautiful. I think the thing I LOVE the most about this book of Puritain prayers is how FAITHFUL they remain to the Word of God, how well each prayer points back to the Word of God, and how I’m convicted of sin I didn’t know I had, yet encouraged by the truth in the Word of God. So, if you need some renewal…read and pray on! O my Savior, Help me. I am so slow to learn so prone to forget, so weak to...
Read Moreshouting for glory
One of my favorite songs, With Everything, by Hillsong United speaks a powerful, gospel-centered truth. One line in particular that I LOVE is: with everything, with everything, we will SHOUT for YOUR glory! A verse that floats to mind that brings the same message is 1 Corinthians 10:31 “whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” I like to shout. This is probably contrary to what many people who know me think…I can be on the quiet side…however, I, along with the rest of the world, am shouting something all the time. “look at me!” “see what I can do?” “I’m beautiful!” “I’m insecure!” “I make a lot of money!” “I’m good at cooking!” It could be anything. ...
Read Moreyo-yo
I don’t think I’ve played with a yo-yo since elementary school, but for some reason, that particular toy has great meaning to me now…..I’m going to be back-tracking a bit again, re-capping the beginning of a crazy time in our lives…when we felt called to make a move on church planting (you may need to visit the church planting tab on the sidebar to get caught up if you are new here). At the end of last summer, my life became a yo-yo for several weeks, complete with all the yo-yo “around the world” and “walk the dog” tricks. I just knew I was going to spin off of the string and hit the ground with a shattering “thud”… …until I realized I was held by God and that He was, IS, and will be my forever constant. At one...
Read Moregreenhouse
I’ve been living in a greenhouse lately…And I’ve learned this: Being in a greenhouse will either suffocate you or grow you. In the moments that I think I’m going to suffocate, God in His infinite wisdom and mercy intervenes and somehow graciously grows me in ways I didn’t think were possible. It’s surprising, refreshing, humbling, emptying, extreme, and challenging. I know, that being in this greenhouse, I’m protected and the only things getting in are what God allows and ordains. I believe in His complete Sovereignty in everything. And I believe now more than ever in His graciousness to me. I hope and pray that each day I know it more intimately. Currently, through particular circumstances, He’s teaching me about Himself and about...
Read MoreAbout Me
My name is Megan Johnson: daughter of God, wife to a pastor/church planter, mom to 2 little ones, and a girl being constantly redeemed by Grace. I long to live rescued and point to the one and only Rescuer, Jesus Christ. We are on a crazy, God-ordained, amazing and humbling journey as a family right now...Here's my little blog about it!