Jesus24365 Weekly #51 | Glimpses of Grace #23 - Maria #4 - Grace in the Garden | Monday, April 7, 2025 | Jesus24365 Ministry

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Glimpses of Grace #23

Maria #4 – Grace in the Garden

📅 Jesus24365 Weekly #51 | Monday, April 7, 2025

✍ Written by Jeff Neubauer, Founder of Jesus24365 Ministry

💌 A Note of Gratitude

Dear Jesus24365 Family,

Sometimes, healing takes place in sacred silence. Today, we return to Maria—a caregiver whose strength often hides behind hospital walls. But in this moment, she's found outside them, surrounded by lilies and lilies of the field.

In a world full of beeping monitors and hard diagnoses, Maria has found a quieter cure: creation itself.

🌿 The Quiet Cure: Grace in the Garden

Maria doesn’t run from the chaos of care—she lives in it. But even she knows you can’t pour from an empty cup. That’s why she finds refuge where the lilies bloom and the still waters mirror the sky.

This week’s comic—“Grace in the Garden”—reveals the sacred rhythm of rest.

Sitting on a bench beside a lily pond, hands folded and eyes closed, Maria prays:

“Your creation reminds me of Your care.”

It’s not escapism. It’s recalibration. And the garden? It’s holy ground.

📖 Bible Study #1: Psalm 23:2–3

“He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters, He refreshes my soul.”

💬 Maria’s Reflection:

"Every nurse knows—rest isn’t optional. It’s vital. The same goes for the soul."

👀 Consider This:

• What’s your “quiet waters” space?

• When was the last time you let God refresh you?

📖 Bible Study #2: Matthew 6:28–30

“Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow… yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these.”

💬 Maria’s Reflection:

"Creation doesn’t hustle. It trusts. Maybe I should too."

👀 Consider This:

• Are you striving where God is calling you to be still?

• What can nature teach you today?

📖 Bible Study #3: Isaiah 40:11

“He tends His flock like a shepherd… He gently leads those that have young.”

💬 Maria’s Reflection:

"He sees me, even when I’m the one doing all the seeing and serving."

👀 Consider This:

• Who’s been caring for others nonstop?

• How can you gently lead yourself to rest?

🔥 This Week’s Challenge – Step Into Stillness

Let Maria’s story invite you into God’s gentle care:

1⃣ Find a garden, trail, or bench—even if it's five minutes.

2⃣ Sit. Breathe. Say nothing. Let God speak first.

3⃣ Read Psalm 23 slowly. Twice.

4⃣ Send a message of encouragement to a caregiver.

5⃣ Post your still moment using #FaithLikeMaria + #Jesus24365

📅 Coming Next in Jesus24365 Weekly

✅ Wednesday, April 9 – Rachel #4 – “The Unexpected Prayer”

📆 Saturday, April 12 – Zoe #4 – “A Pause in the Chaos"

📆 Monday, April 14 – Jake #4 – “The Long Stretch”

🔥 Your Call to Action

💬 Drop a comment: Where do you go to feel God’s nearness?

📢 Tag someone who needs rest today—body, mind, or soul.

📤 Share this post. Grace often comes in quiet places. Let’s pass it on.

For His Kingdom, ❤

Jeff

In Christ

📢 P.S. Your story matters.

Whether you’re a caregiver, leader, parent, or pastor—don’t forget: grace is for you too.

💬 Ready to reflect?

• ⏳ Are you overdue for a soul refresh?

• 🌱 Do you feel seen by God when you’re off duty?

• 🙏 Need prayer for rest in the middle of your care season?

👇 Drop a prayer, a moment, or a simple “me too” below. Grace grows in quiet soil. 🙌✨

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