It warms my heart to know that you have chosen to navigate this journey with me. Thank you for your encouragement! This is my very first blog and I am excited about meeting new visitors. Let’s spend a few minutes together in God’s Word. My favorite time of the day is getting up before sunrise. My quiet place in the early morning is at my desk in the dining room by a window. I bring a cup of coffee and say, “Thank you Lord for coffee with Jesus.” Now, I have no idea if He drinks coffee or even likes it. One thing I do know for certain is that He loves to spend time with you and me whether we come with an extra cup or not! With that said, pull up a chair, and bring your cup of coffee and let’s navigate this day together with the help of the Holy Spirit.
The definition of navigate is to make one’s way on or through. God, as the Navigator of our ship of life steers the course of our lives as He will. Our part is to place our absolute trust in Him no matter what turbulent waters we go through. There is a beautiful promise in Isaiah 43:2 from the Amplified Bible, “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you, and through the the river they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned or scorched nor will the flame kindle upon you.” Notice God doesn’t say, ‘you will never feel overwhelmed’. Meaning, He knew there would be days when you feel like the trials of life are more than you can bear, and days when you’re drowning in your own tears. God must take us through hard things in order to change us, and make us more like His Son Jesus Christ. Christ’s character is developed in us as we go through the ‘floods and fires.’ God will do a work in us before He works through us. All our difficulties are only platforms for the manifestations of His grace, power, and love.
Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NIV) There’s time for everything, and season for every activity under the heavens.”
The writer of Ecclesiastes 3 tells us there is a time for all things. To endure the hard moments. To keep focused on what is to come. To know, this too shall pass. To trust God is present in all seasons of our lives requires fully persuaded faith no matter our circumstances. As we navigate life together, may God fill your heart to overflowing with His goodness.
Blessings!
Bonnie Jane Russell
Posted: April 15, 2026 · Leave a Comment
“To everything there is a season….”
It warms my heart to know that you have chosen to navigate this journey with me. Thank you for your encouragement! This is my very first blog and I am excited about meeting new visitors. Let’s spend a few minutes together in God’s Word. My favorite time of the day is getting up before sunrise. My quiet place in the early morning is at my desk in the dining room by a window. I bring a cup of coffee and say, “Thank you Lord for coffee with Jesus.” Now, I have no idea if He drinks coffee or even likes it. One thing I do know for certain is that He loves to spend time with you and me whether we come with an extra cup or not! With that said, pull up a chair, and bring your cup of coffee and let’s navigate this day together with the help of the Holy Spirit.
The definition of navigate is to make one’s way on or through. God, as the Navigator of our ship of life steers the course of our lives as He will. Our part is to place our absolute trust in Him no matter what turbulent waters we go through. There is a beautiful promise in Isaiah 43:2 from the Amplified Bible, “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you, and through the the river they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned or scorched nor will the flame kindle upon you.” Notice God doesn’t say, ‘you will never feel overwhelmed’. Meaning, He knew there would be days when you feel like the trials of life are more than you can bear, and days when you’re drowning in your own tears. God must take us through hard things in order to change us, and make us more like His Son Jesus Christ. Christ’s character is developed in us as we go through the ‘floods and fires.’ God will do a work in us before He works through us. All our difficulties are only platforms for the manifestations of His grace, power, and love.
Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NIV) There’s time for everything, and season for every activity under the heavens.”
The writer of Ecclesiastes 3 tells us there is a time for all things. To endure the hard moments. To keep focused on what is to come. To know, this too shall pass. To trust God is present in all seasons of our lives requires fully persuaded faith no matter our circumstances. As we navigate life together, may God fill your heart to overflowing with His goodness.
Blessings!
Bonnie Jane Russell
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