On The Shelf: Behold
Happy June ☺️
One of my biggest struggles has always been the media I consume.
Not just the amount of time I spend consuming it, but the content itself. Scripture is clear that what we set our minds on matters. And if I’m being honest, there have been plenty of times when my feed reflected more of the world than it did Christ.
So this month, I’m making a more intentional effort to pay attention to what I’m consuming and to choose things that help me grow in my faith and affection for the Lord.
The syllabi I share each month go hand in hand with my monthly snail mail club, The Fold Post. If you’d like handcrafted Christian mail delivered to your mailbox each month, I’d love to have you join us.
Now, onto this month’s shelf.
The theme: BEHOLD
Isaiah 43:19 ESV
Behold, I am doing a new thing;
now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?
I will make a way in the wilderness
and rivers in the desert.
When I think of the word behold, I tend to think of the big moments. The moments that leave you in awe of God’s power and goodness. The answered prayers, the breakthroughs, the moments where His hand is impossible to miss.
But as I’ve been thinking about this month’s theme, I’ve realized that God is not only found in the grand moments. He is found in the quiet ones, too...
In 1 Kings 19, Elijah expects God to be in the wind, the earthquake, and the fire. Instead, God speaks through a still small voice.
I wonder how often I miss what God is doing because I’m only looking for the big things. I keep asking God to answer me without giving Him time to answer.
This month is an invitation to pay attention and slow down. To tune our ears to the Lord and acknowledge His nearness.
Not just in the extraordinary, but in the ordinary too.
1 Kings 19:12 NKJV
and after the earthquake a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire; and after the fire [a]a still small voice.
Read
The Practice of the Presence of God - Brother Lawrence
Time with God is not reserved for church, devotionals, or mountaintop moments. God is present in our everyday life.
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry - John Mark Comer
“Hurry” is one of the greatest obstacles to a life with God. Because of it, we miss the very things God is trying to show us.
Psalm 19
This month’s featured passage.
Listen
Nothing Else - Cody Carnes
… we just need Jesus
Rest - UPPERROOM
a LONG but BEAUTIFUL instrumental. Perfect for bible study background music
if you are looking for more christian instrumental music, I have a devotional playlist on spotify!
Sermons
“I Have Had Enough, Lord” Alistair Begg
God often meets us not at our strongest, but at our weakest. Elijah expected dramatic displays of power, yet God spoke through a gentle whisper.
Liturgy: What We Do in Worship (Psalm 19) Tim Keller
A sermon on how to listen to sermons.
note:
Once again, this syllabus is just a guide. These are things I plan to spend time with this month, and you’re welcome to take whatever feels helpful. I hope and pray that the Lord keeps meeting you in your ordinary, everyday life.
I love you all so much. I’ll see you soon!!
It’s a good day to glorify.
– Grace
Bonus
These are not Christian but share common themes!
Films
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
A story about wonder, courage, and waking up to the life you’ve been given.
Perfect Days
The film follows the ordinary routines of a man whose life seems small from the outside, yet is full of beauty, gratitude, and attention.
