I was on a #gracetrip with my Darling Daughter last week. You can view the highlights over here on Instagram. It was so great to get home to my favorite males last night and also a joy to receive some good mail too.
Guess what? You have mail too! It’s a special letter to open today, right here, written for you.
Click here for me to read you this letter.
Dear Tightly Wound Woman:
I know a secret that you carry…you don’t like feeling foolish. You fear what others think of you, of what they whisper behind your back, or behind closed doors. You don’t like to make mistakes. You often try to calculate all the factors and act in a way that minimizes criticism. You aim to be flawless because the fault-finders stir you up, spin you around, and leave you off-balance; feeling out of control.And, dear tightly wound woman, you do not like feeling out of control. You feel lost when you aren’t sure what the expectations are, so you strive to exceed them, so it won’t hurt so much.
Can I let you in on a secret of mine? What I say goes. And I sing love songs over you. I declare My affections in waves of grace, in lush pathways, and in morning light. I stamp My seal of approval upon your heart in the crimson red of My blood poured out for you.
Let them call you foolish because, guess what? I use the foolish things to shame the wise (see 1 Corinthians 1:27).
As you use your hand prints, your footprints, your heart beats, and your brain waves to know me and make me known, you are waltzing with wisdom.
You often tire yourself out because you are striving to earn My approval or trying to repay Me a debt that you owe.
Daughter, I delight in you and wisdom belongs to Me—an adorned beauty, at-the-ready, to instruct you. You do not have to dance alone. Simply ask and I will provide wisdom beyond measure. I give you Myself, My full attention, and My expert instruction.
Keep in step with My Spirit. Let Me gently guide you along the way. Don’t assume what the next step is. We may take it slow or sit down for a rest. We may do a two-step, a side-step, or a quick-step.
As you keep pace with Me the pressure on your shoulders will lighten as you learn the freedom found in following Me—your capable and accomplished Partner.
I love you.
In Me is true wisdom. You may feel like a fool as you stumble ungracefully, but, My grace, My perfection, will hold you.
I have chosen you. I have invited you here for this particular dance. I am enthralled with your beauty. The light of My Son and His affections for you make you shine.
Breathe in My wisdom as you lay down your insecurities. Let me lovingly lead as we waltz together.
I am here for you, always.
Love,
Me
Have you read these love letters? Or do you need to reread them?
January: Dear Tightly Wound Woman: Facing Fears
February: Dear Tightly Wound Woman: Unrealistic Expectations
March: Dear Tightly Wound Woman: Deferred Hopes
Growing in Grace,
Katie
P.S. Today I’m linking up with friends as we explore His grace, truth and love. We’d love to have you join us as we grow!
Kelly (via Angela) with the #RaRaLinkup
Holly with Testimony Tuesday
Meredith with Woman 2 Woman
Jennifer with #TellHisStory
Kristin with Three Word Wednesday
Holley with Coffee for Your Heart
Psalm 107:43 “Let the one who is wise heed these things and ponder the loving deeds of the LORD.”
What is your favorite verse about wisdom? I’d love to hear it in the comments below!
Thank you for reminding me that He loves me despite my “two left feet”.
Indeed Celi! Gracefulness is not a requirement on His dance floor, but, as we move with Him, He trains us and leads by example.:)
Mm. Would you believe it? I was just thinking this very morning how freeing it is to *literally* have a dance partner that knows what he’s doing…who knows how to take lead and move me into the next step. Dancing is in my DNA and until I experienced dancing with a true leader I thought free-styling was the best. But now that I know how amazing it is to be led, I want to experience it over and over again. I didn’t translate these musings into spiritual metaphor until I read your post. Thank you! I don’t have to wait til the next dance floor to experience the freedom of being led. “Spirit lead me…” Amen!
That is so neat Cheree- dance on!
I love these letters you have been sharing my friend! It reminds me so much of the Jesus Calling devotional I read!!!
Thank you Bethany! I love the Jesus Calling devo, probably was inadvertently influenced by that.:)
Visiting from the #RARALinkup. Thanks so much for this post.
Thank you Alyssa. Happy Wednesday to you!
Katie, beautiful words my friend. My favorite line was this one: “As you use your hand prints, your footprints, your heart beats, and your brain waves to know me and make me known, you are waltzing with wisdom.” Love that. Visiting from the Testimony Tuesday link-up.
Thank you Tara- let’s keep living for His purposes and glory.:)
Thanks so much for sharing this beautiful post, Katie! My word for the year is wisdom so I’ve been thinking a lot about walking in God’s wisdom, but I love the idea of waltzing with wisdom.
Blessings to you and yours.
What a great word for the year!
THIS –> “Keep in step with My Spirit. Let Me gently guide you along the way. Don’t assume what the next step is. We may take it slow or sit down for a rest. We may do a two-step, a side-step, or a quick-step.” Oh, too often I try to lead. And you know what? I don’t really even like to dance, yet I try to take over anyway. Thanks for this reminder to let go.
I’m right there with ya sister- “I too often try to lead.”
Beautiful, Katie – Love the words God speaks over us in love and wisdom. For the ears to listen and obey. Have a wonderful Resurrection Day remembering our God of love.
Thank you Tiffany. Happy Resurrection Day to you- love that.
I love this post, so uplifting, thanks for the reminder of our dance partner and He will lead if we let Him. Happy Easter
Hi Betty- Thank you. I hope you had a very Happy Easter!
Well, I definitely needed this letter! Thanks for sharing with us at #RaRaLinkup this week…
Thank you Angela.:)
This is beautiful! Thank you for sharing!
You are most welcome Sarah, thank you.