Shon Williams

Honoring God in Thought and Action

My mind runs at a million miles an hour most days. I can analyze myself into a frenzy and dispute an issue until I become insufferable. From theological truths that, while interesting, don’t require application to pertinent decisions that demand action, I often find myself getting stuck in a loop of thought or debate. IsContinueContinue reading “Honoring God in Thought and Action”

Transformed From Glory to Glory

I find it amazing that God chooses to transform our lives instead of rejecting us because of our sin, rebellion, weaknesses, and flaws. He looks at our imperfections as areas in which He can infuse His presence and create perfection. God never tires of doing this. In His mercy, He regularly shows areas where weContinueContinue reading “Transformed From Glory to Glory”

Proverbs 27:7

The desire for fullness is one that we all have. It is in the satisfaction of being secure in the provision for our emotional, spiritual, physical needs we can find true rest. In absence of fullness there is hunger, desire, and want. We all can be guilty of ignoring that emptiness. Seeing it as aContinueContinue reading “Proverbs 27:7”

Reset

Breathe inPull in the suspended weightAll the stressThe anxietyThe fearAll that threatens to crush youSee its deceptionThe distractionThe illusionDancing like vaporHiding its emptinessBehind liesExhaleRefuse to own itExpel the vacuous caresDraw fresh breathPure, righteous, and sustainingFrom the Fountain of Truth What you choose to ignore, you can’t release.Choose to see. Choose surrender.

A Lesson in Love

There a few passages of scriptures written by Paul that describe our freedom in Christ and the unfathomable love of God. 1 Corinthians 6:11-12 states, “And such were some of you. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of ourContinueContinue reading “A Lesson in Love”

Joy Doesn’t Discount Your Struggle

The tears you cry, sweet friend, are no less important if you embrace the fullness of joy available in Christ. It doesn’t make your pain invalid, but rather provides an unshakable peace on which you can rely. Giving you the freedom to forgive, God’s love affirms the impact of the pain-causing event without leaving youContinueContinue reading “Joy Doesn’t Discount Your Struggle”

Galatians 5:22-24

I would like to say I am a very self-controlled person, but I am not. In fact, I am rather self-indulgent. Allowing things that aren’t for God’s glory, no matter how right they seem, to consume my attention and take space in my heart, is idolatry not control. Our pride can easily disguise itself inContinueContinue reading “Galatians 5:22-24”

The Humility of Accepting Imperfection

Characteristic of the lifestyle of a Christian is an imperfect pursuance of Christ. The propensity to sin is present in us all. At times that can be frustrating. Our desire to trust and rely on God gets drowned out when uncertainty comes our way. We purpose in our heart to be more consistent in godlyContinueContinue reading “The Humility of Accepting Imperfection”

Surrender

It feels like free falling. The surrounding winds roar all your fears and insecurities at volumes that could shatter your eardrums. The instinct is to grab on to something; to grab hold of anything. There is nothing tangible in arms reach. The options are limited, the voices gain in ferocity, and the urge to regain controlContinueContinue reading “Surrender”

Resolute Surrender

It’s the time of the year in which we start to self assess. Did I loose the weight I wanted? Did I stick to that new workout routine? Did I get that promotion? Did I reach out to that estranged friend? Did I limit my screen time and spend more time with family? Sometime after eatingContinueContinue reading “Resolute Surrender”