Rhythms of Grace – Day 8 — Rebekah Lyons

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This ray of sunshine is SUPER PUMPED about starting kindergarten today. I can’t believe she’s been with us for almost 9 months since Gotcha day in China, and now she’s ready to spread those wings in full time school. It’s gonna take this mama a minute process this new season.

And shout out to friends who keep her stylin’ with hand-me-downs and gifts since we brought her home. When they say adoption takes a village, it absolutely does.

#firstdayofkindergarten #joylovesschool
#downsyndromeLOVE 💫

FIVE YEARS. How has it gone this fast, Nashville? We rolled in hot from New York City the week school began. People kept telling me I was entering a season of REST, yet I wasn’t all that interested in slowing down.

But over time, concrete gave way to rolling hills, speed gave way to pause, and my heart settled into the lessons of stillness.

All these years later, I still claim “city girl”, but Tennessee offers roots for a girl who can be tempted to run. And on those days when I’m missing NYC? It’s a fabulous place to visit. ♥️

Today I’m all sorts of sappy, to have all my older babies in HIGH SCHOOL. I remember holding each of them close right after birth, with simply a prayer of who’d they become.

These two were besties through elementary, fought like cats and dogs in middle, and in the past year are becoming besties again.

I’ve watched them work through hard things, both individually and as a team, especially in the way they love their big brother and little sister with Down syndrome.

They are equal parts fun and compassionate, and the older I get I know it’s true : Children are a blessing, a heritage, a gift.

And while I remain an Uber driver, snack provider, party host and sock sorter, I know these days are fleeting and wouldn’t have it any other way. #firstdayofschool

I love that we have a corporate call to know God and make him known • each with unique expressions of what this looks like, based on the talents + burdens God placed in us • so none of us have to look alike, or stress about finding our "thing" • instead we can ask Him to reveal His continued plans for us, which often happens in the quiet • what a relief, calling begins with the One who calls. #youarefreebook

If you’re doubting your creativity or hitting a block, get out in nature. God’s art will inspire yours. #renewalbook

Heading home tonight after @bethel WONDER conference and church today, with a heart overflowing. I’m prompted to share what I received here, to mark significant moments when God appoints them.

I watched women from all ages and nations, released in their giftings, propelled by a freedom of generosity. These women led with infectious joy, bold encouragement, courageous faith, humor, and more.

Each service this morning reminded me of the vastness of God’s creativity, as he wires men and women around the globe. No two of us look alike. Yet we are invited to walk in unity, if we’re willing. We can choose to trust, choose to serve, choose to run alongside.

When we listen and learn from every age, denomination, ethnicity, and background, the church is beautiful. ♥️

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