Falling on Main Street (Seasons of Love, #1)

by Tara Grace Ericson

When you pay attention, it’s easy to see God working. Even the smallest interactions serve His good purpose.

My purpose is to glorify God with my actions and point people to Jesus.

“In all things I have learned to be content.” Thank you, Father, for your peace and joy that passes all understanding. My Joy is in you, no matter what. You are all I need.

brokenness is a symptom of the human nature.

‘In all things, I have learned to be content.’ He said, ‘when I am weak, then I am strong’ because he found his strength and identity in Christ. That is a peace that is beyond understanding and beyond the things of this fallen world.”

learned a long time ago that God’s plans and our plans are often very different. And I also learned that His plans are infinitely better. After my initial disappointment of not getting the job, I realized that it meant He had something even bigger and better for me. And the fact is, he could take everything away—and though it might be tougher to swallow, I know it would be the best thing for me.”

God can give you contentment, and peace and joy and purpose. Trusting him won’t make you not care, though. Hurts will still sting. Betrayals will still cut you open. It will still be painful when your dreams don’t come true. But you’ll have the best healer to mend the scars. And you’ll have something bigger than all of those to lean on when it does hurt.”

Philippians1:3. She read it out loud to the empty space. “I thank my God every time I remember you.”

Hebrews 10:24-25. “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds – not giving up meeting as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another – and all the more as you see the Day approaching.”