Sitting in God’s Sunshine by Alicia Britt Chole

I just want to highlight a couple of Alicia’s fabulous points in this book.

“I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.  For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:29&30

Alicia writes, “In this passage, Jesus teaches us that the source of true rest is submission to His gentle leadership. “But,” we may ask, “if serving Jesus leads us into rest, who do so many of us who follow Him still feel deep weariness in our souls?”  Perhaps in part because we submit to many other things besides Jesus.  Such as… worry, other people’s expectations, bitterness, legalism, ambition, and fear.  These masters are merciless.  They take and give nothing in return.”

Regarding times of silence from God, Alicia writes, “There Elijah saw a shattering wind, an earthquake, and a fire, “but the Lord was not in” them.  During these three powerful events Elijah heard NOTHING—which could have been a bit frustrating.  So perhaps we should not be surprised when we hear nothing also. And perhaps we should be encouraged that in the midst of silence—even when it is the last thing we want to hear—something in the waiting still works to strengthen our souls. “

“As we journey from collapse back to a point where we have strength to obey, let us be careful not to underestimate the desert.  The mountain is amazing, but the desert is equally full of God’s presence to refresh our lives.”

Coming from a summer that felt like a place of collapse, these words brought true comfort and refreshment.

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