The Resting Place

" Finding Peace . Reclaiming Joy . Hearing His Voice. A soul-centered newsletter " "Where He leads Joy Follows" -Joy Butts   F inding home often begins with feeling lost. For years, I was driven—accomplished, capable, and determined to succeed. I checked all the boxes, earned the accolades, and appeared to thrive. But inside, there was a quiet ache. Something was missing. I didn’t know what, but the emptiness whispered that there had to be more—more meaning, more joy, more t

" Finding Peace . Reclaiming Joy . Hearing His Voice. A soul-centered newsletter " Where He leads Joy Follows" -Joy Butts "Intentional Preparation" There are seasons that feel cold, still, and unproductive. Nothing seems to be moving. Nothing looks like it’s growing. And if you’re honest, it can feel like everything has paused. But what if the stillness isn’t empty? What if something is happening beneath the surface? Like a winter field, life often holds unseen preparation.

" Finding Peace . Reclaiming Joy . Hearing His Voice. A soul-centered newsletter " Where He leads Joy Follows" -Joy Butts "Heavenly Community" There are seasons when strength feels thin and the road feels longer than you expected. You try to carry it well. You try to carry it quietly. But God never designed you to carry it alone. Community is not weakness it is wisdom. Behind every brave smile, there is a story. Behind every steady voice, there may be a silent battle. And

" Finding Peace . Reclaiming Joy . Hearing His Voice. A soul-centered newsletter " Where He leads Joy Follows" -Joy Butts "Beautiful Smile" There are people who have mastered the art of the smile. Light on the outside. Warm. Kind. Composed. But behind eyes that sparkle, entire storms can be held in silence. Strength and sorrow often live in the same vessel. Sometimes what looks like calm is actually courage. What looks like brightness is bravery. Because behind those eyes ma