Tag: Grace

Hope Carried in Rhythms of Grace

On By Heather HensonIn Devotionals, Life's Lessons, Personal Reflections, Sharing from my JournalLeave a comment

Then Jesus said,

“Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you. Let Me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”

Again in Matthew 11:28-29, The Message describes part of what Jesus said in this way;

“Learn the unforced rhythms of grace.”

It seems to me that Jesus says to you and me: 

“When you walk with Me through this journey of life, you will learn flowing, beautiful, relaxed, joyful rhythms of grace infused by My peace! What’s more, your lifestyle becomes a magnet to those wearied and burdened ones who are lost, even buried under piles of cares and worries they are carrying.”

That speaks to me of the glorious, wonderful Hope of our salvation!

Hope speaks to the heart, beckoning us to look up to see Jesus in all of His glory!


During our recent weeks in Greece, my husband, Ross, and I briefly visited England for Hellenic Ministries (HM) meetings held to promote the work of HM in Greece and beyond. I witnessed members of the HM team, Johnathan Macris (pictured above), Sarah Wheway and Marcus Letts moving in unforced rhythms of grace—partnering by faith with the Spirit of Jesus through their God-given gifts!

It was beautiful to behold!

I felt inspired and built up in the goodness of God. I felt like I was dwelling—lingering—in a rich oasis where I was being filled up with indescribable joy and peace and confidence in the Lord!

It was a joy to celebrate the glory given to Jesus in the dance of heaven’s grace! I sensed that through the beauty of submission to the Holy Spirit’s leading, hope was rekindled in souls hungry to hope once more.

Hope has a colour!

Hope… together in Christ, we make a difference in a broken and messed up world.

Hope… what was once deferred making the heart sick could actually now be a dream transformed and fulfilled! (Proverbs 13:12, paraphrased.)

Hope… bringing abundant, rich, and satisfying new life ushered in by the power of God through faith in Jesus is a tree of life planted by the endless Stream of Living Water!

This hope in Christ and His redemptive power at work in the world to bring the Light of His salvation to the lost, and eternal hope to the brokenhearted, is a precious and most wonderful invitation, a Love-gift that the Lord imparts to us to extend to the nations!

Note: This article was first published in March 2026 as a devotional for the HM community. Emily Argirides, HM’s gifted graphic designer, presented my writing in her usual wonderful way! You can see her work here: https://hellenicministries.org/devotional/

*Unless otherwise indicated, I have quoted The New Living Translation Bible.

Relaxing with Jesus

On By Heather HensonIn Devotionals, Life's Lessons, Personal Reflections, Sharing from my JournalLeave a comment

Long ago the apostle Paul wrote to the first century church. His words inspired by God, the Holy Spirit, are also life-giving for us today. Very meaningful to me are words found within the second letter to the Corinthians:

All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us. For the more we suffer for Christ, the more God will shower us with his comfort through Christ. Even when we are weighed down with troubles, it is for your comfort and salvation! For when we ourselves are comforted, we will certainly comfort you. Then you can patiently endure the same things we suffer. We are confident that as you share in our sufferings, you will also share in the comfort God gives us. (2 Corinthians 1:3-7 NLT)

The passing seasons of life as seen in the tree in front of my house.

Just like this tree, now with all of its glorious seasonal Autumn colours, we pass through seasons of life. For me, 2025 is a season which God seemed to designate as a “Sabbath”. It seems to me, Holy Spirit’s been at work in me to create space for a falling away of beliefs and thoughts and habits that never belonged to me in the first place, or are no longer serving me well, and must not be carried into the next season of life. While it’s been a stretching and challenging time, I sense I’m entering the next phase of this Sabbath year: a time of deep, peaceful, restorative rest which will quietly prepare me for the season to come.

Perhaps these thoughts I’m sharing might somehow resonate with you? Something of God’s comfort to me might also comfort you at this time. During a time of prayer journalling – writing what came to mind while listening and talking to Jesus (on 23 May, 2025) – it seemed to me that God said the following life-giving words to me:

“Beloved, remember My words to you; Relax! I just need you to enjoy Me…

I don’t expect perfection in you, or from you. I need you to relax and let Me mould and shape you—uniquely—to beautifully reflect Jesus, My beloved Son. 

Dance with Me, Jesus, and sing with Me for joy! Let My lavish, complete, life-giving love fill you and penetrate into the very core of who you are. For this to happen, I need you to relax in My presence. Relax from the inside-out. 

All will be well. All is well with your soul. 

Let that truth seep into the deep places within you. Truly, My grace will be enough—more than enough—for you!

Keep hold of My hand, and together, we will walk the one step at a time through life. Be patient and stay with Me, and remember…

Enjoy Me!“

May the Spirit of Jesus and our good-all-the-time beloved Father bless you with a deep, unshakeable knowledge and understanding of how wide and deep and eternal God’s love is for you because you experience Jesus for yourself.