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'Welcome to my little web corner. My desire is to inspire! I hope to reach you when and where you need it the most. Although I might not be able to post new material every week at this juncture, I'll do my best in order to present fresh content as often as possible!'
Kristen L. Skogrand
Hello!
Legacy Quest has opened a new page where I can share thoughts and reflections with you. I am thrilled about the opportunity, and hope to 'see' you frequently. At times, I'll even offer you downloadable studies, or invite you to email me for FREE content available in secure PDF formats.
I regularly introduce new topics here, hoping that the content will grant you a source of encouragement, comfort and guidance as you embark on yet another step on your life journey.
If you need prayer, I also encourage you to ask specifically. Along with Legacy Quest, I have prayer teams standing by to support you, whether you live in North America, Europe, or elsewhere. Remember: No need is 'too small' and no need is 'too huge' for our unified and concerted prayer support!
Today, I hope the following reflections will inspire you:
An Uplifted spirit is an Uplifting spirit
‘The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life.’ (Prov. 15:4a)
‘A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.’ (Prov. 15:13)
‘A cheerful look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones.’ (Prov. 15:30)
Solomon’s God-given wisdom in Proverbs 15 includes a phenomenal collection of senses, responses, and healing dynamics. In three of the verses alone, we see the interplay between the face, the eyes, the tongue, the heart, and the human spirit. Yes, even the ears lie hidden in verses 4 and 30. You hear good news, and the tongue speaks audible words of healing. This illuminates how the Creator orchestrated a symphony that – once in harmony – can make the difference between victory and defeat, distress and inner peace.
Research and observations of struggling individuals show that trauma, loss, grief, setbacks and other challenging realities literally can make people physically ill. I repeatedly meet men and women of all ages whose spirits are crushed. Overwhelmed by the oftentimes brutal impact of living in an unstable world, they’ve lost the cheerful look. Their spark is gone. Their bones feel weak. Rather than progressing with hope and overflowing joy, they stagger back and forth; disillusioned, saddened, and on the verge of calling it quits.
Our Creator has orchestrated a symphony of healing, and purposefully positioned it in this world; in your city, and your local community. Collectively, we call this symphony the church. Individually, the symphony is… you!
I sometimes yearn for the uninhibited ability children have when it comes to expressing unrestrained enthusiasm, pure joy, reassuring love, and faith in the impossible. During one of the toughest days of my life, I recall how my two daughters, totally unknowingly, brought beams of light to a burdened spirit and a mind stretched thin due to challenging circumstances. I remember thinking: ‘Lord, if they only realized how penetratingly beautiful they are, and the all-important part they played in my life right now, they’d glow like the sun! Thank you for placing such glorious gems in my darkness, thereby lifting me up on higher ground!’
My girls didn’t need asking. They didn’t ask for credit or praise, neither. They simply brought along their uplifted spirits, childish beauty, and contagious enthusiasm. They played out the song that was in them, and that awe-inspiring symphony lifted my spirit. Kids in healthy environments have no need to bottle up the music within. They share it, because it comes naturally; just as they share tears and sadness when called for.
An uplifted spirit is an uplifting spirit. Every day (usually many times a day) I need to bring all of me before Him, asking that He ignites, strengthens, and fine tunes the portion of the symphony of healing He appointed me to play out. I want His joy to shine through when I meet people in need of a cheerful look. I want to be a bearer of good news when people need more than hollow hype in order to sustain or regain courage and hope. And, I want my tongue to speak words of healing, accompanied by sensitive ears willing to listen intently every time someone needs understanding. That applies even when situations require silent understanding and patient comfort, rather than desperately attempting to apply quick-fix explanations or oversimplified solutions totally out of tune with people’s deepest needs.
My prayer for you is that you continually experience the wondrous sense of satisfaction that comes from actively partaking in the Lord’s symphony of healing and comfort in the surroundings He appointed you to. Once the Almighty fans the flame in you, the warmth and light you exude gain transformational power. Use it, and continue your endeavors as a change agent within your sphere of influence!
As much, if you experience disharmony, or you struggle to keep yourself going, I pray that God reveals Himself to you this very moment. Furthermore, I pray that Christian brothers and sisters sensitive to the Master’s call come your way as instruments ready to show uninhibited love and caring embraces reflective of the greatest example ever shown, Jesus Christ, the Light – Sunrise from Heaven!
An uplifted spirit is an uplifting spirit. Lord, touch us so that we may touch others. Bless us so that we may be blessings in our vicinities. Uplift our spirits, that we may be instrumental in lifting others up – to heights made available solely by You and through You! Help us direct all our senses toward You, that we may equally apply all our senses as vehicles carrying Your great gifts and relieving promises to those who need them the most - right now!
May God bless you with His abundant peace – and strengthen you as a proactive member of His symphony of healing wherever the road leads!
Warmest, Kristen
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