Bonnie Gray
  • Blog
  • Soul Care Quiz
  • Podcast
  • Books
    • See All Bonnie Gray Books and Resources
    • Breathe: 21 Ways to Stress Less
    • Sweet Like Jasmine
    • Whispers of Rest Book
    • Finding Spiritual Whitespace
  • About
  • Speaking
  • Contact

Dare To Rest. Dare To Be Real.

By Bonnie Gray • March 4, 2014 • Comments Off on Dare To Rest. Dare To Be Real.

I once felt lost and tired.

Even though no one could tell.  By looking at my life from the outside.

But, deep inside, in my secret heart of hearts, I’ve always wanted something I could never quite keep a hold of — not long enough to make it my everyday home.  For my soul and for the me that wanted to be free.

I’ve always wanted to know who I really could be — if I was free to rest.  

Did you ever wish life could be different?

That somehow you could just rest?

Underneath all the stress, the expectations we put on ourselves and the ones others put on us, we all long for space.

Space to breathe.

Space to just be me.

Where we can be real.

To take care of our hearts, with the grace and kindness we often pour out to others.

Hungering

We don’t want to be numb anymore.

Just doing.  Coping.  Surviving.

All the while, there is a part of us that longs to come alive.

The part of us who longs for beauty, even though the daily road feels rough.  Or even broken.

The part of us who remembers what it’s like to have desires is hungering for quiet.  For rest.

Who wants to feel more intimately connected with God.

To our dreams.

To our stories.

To who we really are deep inside.

Who doesn’t want to hide.

Who longs to be known.

With others.

A Deeper Part

There’s a deeper part of us who longs to uncover the stories we’re living in our everyday lives — hidden — so that they can be shared.

We don’t want to journey alone…

To be continued…

Psst… I have a special announcement at the end of my post today on (in)courage. So, be sure to join me there today, friends.  I’ll especially appreciate your company. Thanks for walking this journey with me.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

…To read the rest of the story “Dare To Rest. Dare To Be Real.” – click here to join me over at DaySpring’s (in)courage site, where today’s post is published.

Take a virtual coffee break together and share your thoughts. I’ve turned off comments here, so we can all meet up there!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

** Don’t miss! ** If you are new to Faith Barista, I’d like welcome you here.Click to subscribe by email and get each post in this series served up hot and fresh directly in your mailbox.

 

 

 

{Photo by  LaurenElizabeth_014 via Photobucket}

 

 

 

 

 

 

(in)courage

Share With Others

Share Your Voice

Pull up a Chair

This is a quiet space for you and me. I'd love to hear your thoughts. Click to comment »

Get Faith Shots

Get each post served up hot and fresh in your mailbox.

[newsletter_signup_form id=0]

{Soul Rest Sunday} In the Secret Place. Hold On To Me.
What Lies Behind Every Dream Lost {The Journey Series}

Connect with Me

Bonnie Gray

Welcome to Faith Barista – a blog that serves up shots of faith for everyday life. Posts brewed hot & fresh. Hang out. Swap some stories.

You Might Also Like

  • Give Yourself Grace: A Soul Care Tip For the Holidays

  • You Are Worth Taking Care Of

  • Why You Need to Be Gentle With Yourself

  • Five Simple Breath Prayers to Spark Thanksgiving Joy in Your Soul

    SUBSCRIBE TO MY BLOG

    Sign up to refresh your soul with God’s love and rest. I’ll send you encouragement to nurture your heart and wellbeing. I’ll cheer you on!

    SUBSCRIBE NOW»

    Pull up a chair. Refresh your soul. Be inspired with soul care, stories & encouragement here. Breathe. This is a quiet space to swap some stories. Share your journey. Be the beloved. Be you. Serving up shots of faith for everyday life.
    Bonnie Gray

    “Bonnie has often led the way to freedom and truth by going there first herself. Her ability to invite us in as readers into our own stories only makes this world a better, more healed place.” 

    – Annie F. Downs, New York Times bestselling author of That Sounds Fun

    “If you’ve ever been weary and needed room to breathe, then Bonnie Gray is the guide you’ve been looking for as you journey with Jesus to a new place of peace and freedom in your life.” 

    Holley Gerth, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Powerful Power of Introverts

    Order Now »

    LISTEN TO BONNIE’S BREATHE PODCAST

    VOTED 2022 CHRISTIAN BOOK AWARD FINALIST BY ECPA

    “In a world crying out for kindess and belonging, this is a book needed for our times. Sweet Like Jasmine is a gift, a beautiful remembrance, that God treasures each of our broken hearts in His sweeping story of redemption.” 

    – Ann Voskamp, New York Times bestselling author of The Broken Way

    Order Now »

    BONNIE IS A TRUSTED VOICE TO SO MANY – FEATURED ON

    Archives

    Compassion International Blogger

    Compassion International Blogger

    Sometimes it takes more faith for us to enter into a child's story than simply praying that it changes. Experience these stories unscripted.

    Read the stories»

    Facebook Twitter Google Plus Instagram RSS Pinterest
    Bonnie Gray

    Contact

    © 2018 Bonnie Gray. All rights reserved. Website by Contemplate Design | Privacy Policy
    Bonnie Gray
    • Blog
    • Soul Care Quiz
    • Podcast
    • Books
    • About
    • Speaking
    • Contact