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 There are seasons when your heart feels tired in ways words cannot explain. You carry responsibilities, expectations, and silent worries, and without noticing, you begin to move through life braced instead of held. But God’s invitation is not complicated. It is tender. It is close. He calls you back, not as a servant striving, but as a child coming home.

" Finding Peace . Reclaiming Joy . Hearing His Voice. A soul-centered newsletter " "Where He leads Joy Follows" -Joy Butts Watch how you build! Is your foundation sure? Can it stand the test of time or will it crumble under pressure taking you along with it? I’m reminded of a story I wrote about a young lady whose faith was built on things which wouldn’t last; money, family legacy ,education, her own long held beliefs rooted in self, just to name a few. When tragedy struck h

" Finding Peace . Reclaiming Joy . Hearing His Voice. A soul-centered newsletter " "Where He leads Joy Follows" -Joy Butts In moments of fear, we are presented with the opportunity to discover what trust truly looks like. Whether faced with unexpected tragedy or placed suddenly on the spot, we reveal what lives deep within us. Will we respond with prayer or panic? I am reminded of a simple, sincere prayer spoken by a young believer when her mother was rushed to the hospital: