Does God actually send us into the wilderness? Sometimes. And because the desert is a dry, barren, and lonely place we rather not walk through, it is easy to think that God is rebuking us, tormenting us, and punishing us by leading us through the wasteland.
But what if that is not his purpose? What if he wants to do something for us in the wilderness? What if his reasons for setting us apart and stripping us down are about revealing his presence, his protection, and his provision?
COULD THE WILDERNESS BE GOD’S WILL?
Sometimes it is so much better to SHOW rather than just TELL. Watch my interview below to learn more about THE WAY OF THE WILDERNESS.
I am grateful to Marnie Swedberg of womenspeakers.com for the opportunity to share from my heart about my wilderness journey and how God led me to write my new devotional, THE WAY OF THE WILDERNESS.
In this video, Marnie and I discuss Chapter 3: COULD THE WILDERNESS BE GOD’S WILL and some of the reasons God may send us into the desert.
If you are feeling alone, doubting God, and thinking of giving up, please listen to what God has for you today! He does not want to leave you in the wilderness but has a purpose and plan for this difficult time in your life.
WATCH VIDEO INTERVIEW
WANT TO KNOW MORE?
My devotional is now available for purchase directly through my website for those of you who have a PayPal account. Either go to the SHOP tab on the top menu bar or click HERE to purchase your copies. For those of you who are local and want to save on shipping costs by picking up your books, please use coupon code FreeShip19 and I will contact you directly about delivery.
SPECIAL DEALS & FREE GIVEAWAYS
Because I think it is so important to connect with fellow travelers on the journey, I am also offering a special deal if you buy two or more books…that way you can purchase one for a friend and go through it together!
Also, I will be giving away FREE BOOKS this month only to those who follow me! Each week, I will randomly choose one person from my email subscriber list and one person who follows me on Instagram and send them THE WAY OF THE WILDERNESS devotional FREE! I might also throw some other freebies in there as well…such as pens, bookmarks, and Wilderness Wisdom cards!
THIS WEEK’S WINNERS
Today, I am happy to announce the first two winners! Each will receive a copy of THE WAY OF THE WILDERNESS along with a bookmark and pen.
KECIA BUXTON was chosen from my email subscriber list and ALLIE TRUMPOWER from my list Instagram followers. Congratulations! I will contact you this week and send you your free devotional.
I would also like to encourage you to check out Allie’s website ALLIE SCRAPS for some resources on Bible journaling, digital scrapbooking, and devotionals. Her stuff is not only helpful but beautiful too!
Even if you are in the wilderness on this Mindful Monday, I encourage you to look up and see what God may be doing! He desires to restore and renew you, teach and train you, and protect and prepare you even in the desert wasteland.
Sarah D Rollandini says
Love, love, love the practicality and wisdom you glean from scripture. Thank you so much for sharing!
CarlaGasser says
Thank you, friend! I appreciate you and your encouragement!