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February 10, 2023 · In: Fruitful Fridays

When God shows you the door, walk through it…

We do not work in our own time. God has an appointed time for everything and that is not up to us to decide. When he opens a door, even if you are afraid, walk through knowing that the same God who brought you to the door, will take you through the door.

December 2, 2022 · In: Personal Reflections

On a Personal Note – Hello/Goodbye

Life is this series of simultaneous hellos and goodbyes. As I’ve embraced seasons of newness, it’s often bittersweet. There’s an inherent grieving process as I head into fresh beginnings. What I’ve found is if we’re not careful, how we manage our goodbyes can taint our transition into the next season.

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June 3, 2022 · In: Uncategorized

God hears our heart

  When we are low on words or feel like God is distant, we must remember God will even hear our faintest cries and he will come to our rescue. Take assurance in the fact that God will never leave you, nor forsake you and as his child, you have direct access to him even when you feel unheard.

May 6, 2022 · In: Uncategorized

Restless

So often we are spiritually burned out. We don’t bring things to God because we don’t feel like we are good enough Christians or we feel that the issue is too minor to worry our big God with. Because of this, we end up spiritually tired.

January 13, 2022 · In: Personal Reflections

On a Personal Note – Refine.

If we are going to do all that God has called us to do, we have to fully submit to the refining.

November 4, 2021 · In: Personal Reflections

On a Personal Note – Are you Seasoned & Prepared?

Are you Seasoned and Prepared?

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May 6, 2023 · In: Personal Reflections, Pruining

Weekly Pruning – Slow and Steady…

Slow and Steady… – When do you slow down and reflect on the goodness of God?

May 5, 2023 · In: Personal Reflections

On a Personal Note – Slow Down…

“Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted over the earth.” Psalms 46:10 BSB Life comes at you fast….

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May 4, 2023 · In: Theology

A Note on Christian Meditation

Christian meditation is a practice that has been used for centuries to deepen one’s relationship with God. When the word meditation is used, it typically conjures up images of other religions or secular practices. However, meditation is a tool that Believers can use to strengthen their spiritual discipline.

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May 2, 2023 · In: Uncategorized

Encouragement for Today

God points us to the truth.

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May 1, 2023 · In: Declarations

Weekly Declaration

God is great.

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April 30, 2023 · In: Meditations

Weekly Meditation – Psalm 1:1-6

Welcome to The Restored Orchard’s Guided Meditation. “Oh, the joys of those who do not    follow the advice of the wicked,    or stand around with sinners,    or join in with mockers. But they…

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April 29, 2023 · In: Personal Reflections, Pruining

Weekly Pruning – Examining my Prayer Life…

Examining my Prayer Life… – How much time and energy do I devote to my prayer life?

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April 28, 2023 · In: Personal Reflections

On a Personal Note – Prayer Changes Everything…

When we take time to really learn the character of God, it changes how we see Him and our prayer life. We recognize that He is omnipresent, omniscient, and omnipotent. He is everywhere. He knows all. He is all-powerful. And despite all of our flaws and struggles, God still desires to connect with us through prayer.

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April 27, 2023 · In: Theology

The Power of Prayer

Prayer is a vital aspect of our relationship with God. Through prayer, we can deepen our faith, align our will with God’s will, and express gratitude for His blessings. As we communicate with God regularly through prayer, we can experience the joy and peace that come from knowing Him more intimately.

April 26, 2023 · In: Deeper Roots

Deeper Roots – Matthew 6:9-13

Join us as we reflect on the Lord’s prayer.

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A Word for 2023... EPHESIANS 5:7-11 7 Therefore d A Word for 2023... 
EPHESIANS 5:7-11
7 Therefore do not become partners with them; 8 for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light 9 (for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true), 10 and try to discern what is pleasing to the Lord. 11 Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them.

It's 2023.

A new day. A new year. A new season.

A new opportunity to live an intentional and fruitful life.

Each year, January is filled with resolutions to live differently. We set our sights on increasing the things that fill us with joy and health while decreasing the areas that bring us frustration. But one thing, that we commonly forget is to include God in our plans for the year ahead.

Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.
Proverbs 19:21 ESV

When we fail to seek God’s will for our lives, we set ourselves up for unnecessary obstacles which is why it is very important to yield our plans to the Lord’s purpose.

During the final months of 2022, I began to seek the Lord’s will for 2023. He encouraged me with Ephesians 5. 

In 2023, God wants us to walk in the fullness of our new name. We are children of God and our behavior should mark us as such. This year, God is calling us to walk worthy of the name we’ve been gifted. We are charged to display visible fruit (See Galatians 5:22-23) as we navigate our earthly journey. We’re instructed to separate ourselves from evil and discern acts that please God. The beauty is that we have the Holy Bible to demonstrate the character and nature of God. As we meditate and dwell in His word, discernment, withstanding darkness, and bold correction becomes easier.

If you have been needing accountability for dwelling in the word of God this year, please join us. This January, we’re beginning new studies and reading plans (monthly and yearly).

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May your 2023 be filled with more time in the pres May your 2023 be filled with more time in the presence of our Heavenly Father. May you grow deeper roots in the Word of God. May you find a true connection with the body of Christ. May you see restoration and fruitfulness all around you.

Happy New Year!

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