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Bougie Hippie's avatar

My new mantra>>>

"Not there. Here.

Not that voice. Mine.

Not that circle. This way."

🖤

Laura Lynch's avatar

I wanted to let you know I included your post in my Weekly Roundup! Here's the link if you'd like to take a look. https://substack.com/home/post/p-201088531.

Laura Lynch's avatar

You’re so welcome!! 🤗

Gregrey Marchand's avatar

Thank you, Laura, for your thoughtful gathering and encouragement.

You assembled some real meat to chew on — the kind that makes a person stop, consider, and take in what God may be showing through so many voices.

I stand humbled to be included alongside some other powerful writers, in a crowd of God-fearing, God-loving people. May He continue to unfold me under His guidance and use whatever He has placed in my hands for His glory.

Thank you again, Laura.

G~

Gregrey Marchand's avatar

Amen, brother, you cherry-picked the whole concept. G ~

Gregrey Marchand's avatar

You just said it so well — there really is a difference between progress and busyness. Sometimes moving things around only hides them better, but bringing them into the light lets the Lord show us what is useful, what is weight, and what has quietly become an anchor.

And you are so right — it is not just physical stuff. It is emotional stuff, habitual stuff, old patterns, old protections, and all the things we carry without realizing how heavy they have become.

I love how you are letting Him simplify, clarify, and bring things into the light. That is surrender. That is movement. That is freedom.

Thank you for hearing my heart so clearly.

G~

Jeffrey Marchand's avatar

Oh brother dear, you moved me more with this than I can put into words at this time. I have been feeling the difference between progress and business lately with my many projects trying to simplify my life and stuff.putting stuff in the closet is busy, putting stuff in the light let’s you see if it’s useful to take you forward, or being an anchor. Stuff not just meaning physical items, but all the things emotional and habitual. Thank you for sharing perspectives that help clarify and guide our life towards Christ and total surrender. Love

Stephen Elcano's avatar

Such a great treasure box, this is what spoke to me,Because peace is not the absence of movement.

Peace is knowing Who is leading the movement.”

Gregrey Marchand's avatar

So appreciate you sharing this. I thank You for the encouragement. G ~

Linda Barton's avatar

Soul stirring reflections! I so enjoyed reading this, Greg.

Marti Marchand's avatar

I loved this line “It is where the harvest waits just below the surface.” Such depth and bounty!