Anonymous: Jesus' hidden years...and yours

by Alicia Britt Chole

enduring self-discipline has the opportunity to grow slowly, steadily, layer upon layer, forming within us a sure, trustworthy foundation that can bear the weight of power and influence with unflinching integrity.

So we substitute doing for knowing and giving for being known.

Without time, without attention, without listening, without touch, we can call it what we like, but it is not intimacy.

So, slow down. Become still. Carve out and nurture a sacred space to rediscover rest.

Resist rushing and seize the opportunity in hidden years to discover how you were uniquely designed to walk intimately with God.

submission to God’s seasons will be our saving strength.

“I’ve been chosen to clap and cheer.”1.