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Why You MUST Love Where You Live

in Relationships, Spiritual Growth on 02/08/18

Today I want to talk about something different: the struggle with hating the city you live in and the feeling of being stuck.

I’ve secretly been passionate about this subject for years since I’ve known countless people from across the country who’ve struggled with it. The negative thoughts about your town grow and eventually turn into serious issues. I’ve seen it ruin friendships, homes, and marriages. People who hate where they live will pull away from the friends they have, they tend to not be thankful for their home and it shows with how they treat it, and they argue with their spouse on where they live and it becomes a division in their relationship. I’ve lived in towns I haven’t really cared for and can understand the struggle myself. But when those feelings become out of control, many lives are affected. This subject isn’t talked about enough because it may be common to hear others talk negatively about where they live and some might not see the effects it can have on a person’s life.

This past week James and I moved to our new home. This will be our sixth move in almost nine years of marriage. We’ve moved across country a few times living in different states and we even spent a semester overseas, but somehow northeast Ohio has always had our heart. Whenever we moved away we always knew it wouldn’t be forever and eventually we would make our way back and we did, twice.

While moving into our new home I was cleaning and organizing the kitchen with some worship music playing in the background. I was filled with so much gratitude and thankfulness towards God for blessing us with a beautiful home in the city we want to continue raising our children. I sat on my kitchen floor praying and thanking God for blessing me with a family and a home to raise them in. I thanked him for the town He planted us in and for giving us a love for this community. I’m looking forward to meeting more of our neighbors when it’s not so cold out and getting to know our new neighborhood.

Throughout the years when James and I would move, people in our hometown would either say, ‘Wow you are so lucky to be heading south where it’s warm.” or “ You’re finally getting out of here!” When we moved back people would look at us like we were crazy and say, “Why would you leave the sun to come back here?”

The truth of the matter is, no matter where you live there will always be good and bad. Wherever we’ve lived, whether it was up north, down south, or out west, there were always people with a negative outlook on their city. It’s either too cold, too hot, too wet, or too dry. It’s too crowded or there’s nothing to do. There’s either not enough grass or it rains too much. Plus a million other examples.  Rarely have we met people who talk about where they live with love.

You are never stuck. Whatever your circumstances are that is making you feel stuck- please know that God is so much greater than all of that. He is above the mortgage you feel you can’t get out of, He is above any family situation holding you back, He is above your career and annual income. The reality is if God wants you somewhere and you are willing to go, He will make a way.

When James and I moved back to Ohio from out west we had no jobs lined up. It was a huge step of faith we were willing to make simply because God was asking us to. We were leaving a comfortable job with great pay and benefits to move back to a city with nothing besides the dreams God placed in our hearts. Because we had no set income we shouldn’t have been able to get a house. But, then God. God provided the more than perfect home in the perfect timing. God always provides and often times it will be in ways that we could never have imagined. We’ve seen God work on our behalf in mighty ways especially when it seemed impossible to move.

What if where you’re currently at is where He wants you to be? No matter where you’re living God can give you not only a love but a passion for your neighbors and city. Why? Because He wants you to. He wants you to connect with the people He’s placed in your life. He wants you to grow and experience new things that will deepen your faith in Him. He wants you to build close relationships with others to tell them about Him.

Having a negative outlook on where you live will greatly impact your life. It can affect the way we live our days without evening realizing it. If you hate your house and want to sell it, it will reflect in the way you treat your home and the people within it. If you hate your town, it will affect how often you go out into your community to serve and bring life into it. If you feel stuck, it will affect the way you operate in your job and the relationships in your life. It can cause you to pull away from the people around you and have shallow relationships with others.

Look for the good. Every city has good parts to it and when you focus on the good, the good becomes brighter and more colorful, and the bad will seem not so bad anymore. There are local businesses run by families in your community who needs your business. There are parks, and shops, and restaurants. If we saw our town through the eyes of a visitor we will see things we’ve never seen before.

Finding a need in your community and serving the people will expand compassion in your heart for your town. Intentionally get to know others by caring about their life and the things they have going on. Whenever I look back on the different places we’ve lived, I don’t remember the weather or landscaping first. I remember the people. The friendships we’ve made and the countless hours laughing with them until our stomachs hurt. The people whose lives are better because we took time out of our busy schedule to help them and meet them where they’re at. The businesses we have invested in and watched with joy as they grew. The people are the heart of your town. My prayer for you today is for God to birth a love and a passion for your city and the people within it. If you are already loving where you live then I pray for God to use and connect you more within your town.

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  1. Emily Susanne says

    February 8, 2018 at 1:43 pm

    I really enjoyed reading this post! I find that the people in my town, myself included, can be so negative. Yet, there are so many valuable things this community has to offer! Contentment and Godliness sure leads to more peace.

    Reply
    • Heather says

      February 9, 2018 at 9:08 am

      Yes! I feel the same way about my town. People focus on the negative when there is a lot of good!

      Reply
  2. Jen says

    February 8, 2018 at 5:02 pm

    This post so resonates with me. I’m a little bit stuck location-wise and have made commitment to stay for the kids’ schools. But I have to work to find the good. And figure out our next stop. Thank you for writing this!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      February 9, 2018 at 9:09 am

      Stability for your children is so important. Praying for God To continue to use you in this season!

      Reply
  3. Julie Plagens says

    February 8, 2018 at 9:23 pm

    We moved to a city I did not like. I am so glad to be back home. I am glad you’re back to your sweet spot. God does provide.

    Reply
    • Heather says

      February 9, 2018 at 9:10 am

      Yeah, I’ve lived in cities I didn’t care for either and that makes it hard, especially when you want to be somewhere specific.

      Reply
  4. Lorraine says

    February 8, 2018 at 11:58 pm

    Loved this….one thing that stuck out me was…
    But, then God!!!!!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      February 9, 2018 at 9:11 am

      God is good!

      Reply
  5. Holly Lasha says

    February 9, 2018 at 10:19 pm

    What a wonderful and encouraging post!

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    • Heather says

      February 12, 2018 at 1:43 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  6. Angel says

    February 10, 2018 at 10:03 pm

    Ayyeee N.E. OHIO!! This is a struggle with many Clevelanders( although its mostly a love/hate relationship) living on the eastern suburbs of the Cleveland Area this was common in the little suburbs of Shaker. What part of Ohio do you stay? I actually was born in California, so I get they why would you move here, but I also ask why would you move here of all places. Lol

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    • Heather says

      February 12, 2018 at 1:45 pm

      I live outside of Youngstown, Ohio. I see this struggle being HUGE for people in Ohio.

      Reply
  7. Sabrina Greene says

    February 12, 2018 at 1:26 pm

    Oh, this brings back to mind the scripture from Philippians 4:11 to be content where you are. I too have struggled with this when my ex-husband and I split but I had to learn that God has a plan no matter where I am. Even now he is expanding my horizons and giving me a new direction. thank you for sharing this and many blessings are you continue to settle in.

    Reply
    • Heather says

      February 12, 2018 at 1:46 pm

      Yes! That is a great scripture to reference. Thanks for sharing and blessings to you as well. Your future seems promising. =)

      Reply
  8. keisha says

    February 12, 2018 at 3:09 pm

    Such an encouraging post full of so much truth! We should love where we are in life and where we live 😉

    Reply
    • Heather says

      February 12, 2018 at 11:17 pm

      Thank you 🙂

      Reply
  9. Ashleigh Rich says

    February 12, 2018 at 4:19 pm

    We’re getting ready to move to a new house/part of town and this is a great reminder. I want to make sure with this move that we’re meeting our neighbors and making an impact in the place that God has placed us. Thanks for sharing!

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    • Heather says

      February 12, 2018 at 11:19 pm

      Yes! Good luck on the move. Praying for God to connect you quickly in your new home and town 🙂

      Reply
  10. Katie says

    February 12, 2018 at 4:41 pm

    This is so true! It’s the grass is always greener on the other side. And I’ve been guilty of it before. But, like you said, it’s the people that make where you live. The memories shared. And wherever you are, God has you there for a reason. He puts us in places, even if they are less than our ideal. When we embrace it, we can find contentment no matter where we are living!

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    • Heather says

      February 12, 2018 at 11:21 pm

      Yes! The grass is greener is the perfect analogy to describe this post!

      Reply
  11. Taylor says

    February 12, 2018 at 5:11 pm

    Such a great reminder to be happy with where you’re at. There are times I am dissatisfied with where I’m at because I know it’s not where I’m supposed to be.

    Reply
    • Heather says

      February 12, 2018 at 11:26 pm

      Thank you for your openness. I’m praying for you to be exactly where God wants you.

      Reply
  12. Melissa says

    February 12, 2018 at 5:50 pm

    These are great points Heather. Before I graduated high school my family and I had moved 13 times! But all within two states and I never had to switch schools. My mom was just discontent. With life in general and then the homes she lived in became the scapegoat. It was a perpetual pattern of “the grass is greener”. But it never really had to do with the homes.

    Reply
    • Heather says

      February 12, 2018 at 11:29 pm

      Wow, that is a journey you’ve been through. Thank you for sharing.

      Reply
  13. iz says

    February 12, 2018 at 6:14 pm

    Thank you for this post. I’ve just moved from Southeast Asia to Canada without a job.. trusting in God to reveal to me the steps I should take 🙂

    Reply
    • Heather says

      February 12, 2018 at 11:32 pm

      Hi! That is a big move and a big step of faith but we serve an awesome God who is so much bigger! Looking forward to hearing an update on how God moves and provides in your life.

      Reply
  14. Alice Mills says

    February 12, 2018 at 9:00 pm

    I love this. I have moved all over and so many times people denigrate where they live. But we should bless the places we live rather than curse them. If a place is not good to live in, then it is up
    To the people who live there to make it better.

    Reply
    • Heather says

      February 12, 2018 at 11:33 pm

      Amen!

      Reply
  15. Julie says

    February 12, 2018 at 9:06 pm

    We moved 4 1/2 years ago and once we moved and unpacked, I thought we made a mistake. God led us here and slowly He is unpacking the reasons why we’re here!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      February 12, 2018 at 11:34 pm

      I love when we see move of God’s biggernplan for us!

      Reply
  16. Katie Braswell says

    February 13, 2018 at 8:33 am

    Very encouraging! I wish I had read these words in the 9 moves I’ve made in my adult life. You are right! There will always be good and bad wherever you live. It’s outlook and mindset that make a city feel like home. I’m from Indiana and swear I’ll never live there again. But there was a time I went back. It’s important to get your feet steady when getting through a struggling time. My husband and I have settled our family in North Carolina and I finally feel at home. Yes, the land is very different here, but it’s my mindset that changed! Thank you for sharing! <3

    Reply
  17. Mary says

    February 13, 2018 at 12:10 pm

    You know, this is so true. I’ve been feeling that way about where I am for so long but you have made me think about the relationships here. X

    Reply
    • Heather says

      February 13, 2018 at 12:50 pm

      Thank you for sharing. Praying for godly relationships!

      Reply
  18. Kristi says

    February 13, 2018 at 9:32 pm

    God definitely has us right where he wants us. Anytime I start to doubt that, I pick up Acts 17 and read it. It powerfully reminds me that this moment is not lost in God’s grand plan.

    Reply
    • Heather says

      February 14, 2018 at 9:44 am

      I love that chapter also 🙂

      Reply
  19. Heather Hart says

    February 14, 2018 at 1:00 pm

    I’m reminded of what Paul wrote about learning to be content in every circumstance. Loving where you live is just part of that.

    I don’t ever really remember hating a town so much as my actual home. The people we rented from were strict and I was constantly worried about breaking rules instead of feeling free to live in my own home. Another home was just too small for our family of six. I couldn’t wait to get out of there. Now that I live in a home I love, it’s a lot easier to breathe deeper no matter what life throws our way. But I do love our town as well.

    Reply
  20. Tracy says

    February 14, 2018 at 2:13 pm

    NE Ohio, here! Yes, as nice as it would be to live near the beach in a warm climate, this is where God has us and I trust His plan. 🙂

    Reply
    • Heather says

      February 17, 2018 at 12:10 am

      Yay to NE Ohio!

      Reply

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I remember coming home and sitting on my bed with my new Bible in my hand. I sat there thinking of everything I was told that night and how it reminded me of everything I was taught when I was a little girl. ••••
After sitting there for awhile, I prayed for the very first time. Out loud I said, “OK God, if you are who they say you are, then why would you send your son to die for me, why wouldn’t you just die for me?”
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Immediately, and when I say immediately I truly mean with no hesitation a thought came into my mind. I heard, “Doesn’t a parent love their child so much that they would die for them? I love you so much more then that, that I would allow my child to die for YOU.”
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I knew the thought that had entered my mind was not from me. I knew it was God speaking directly to me. Since that day, I’ve followed Jesus, learning more about Him, and have dedicated my life to sharing about eternal life through Christ and all the goodness He is. ••••
The world will tell you religion is all about rules and what not to do. Can I personally tell you, that is not true. Following Jesus has given me freedom to truly live. I GET to do things because of Jesus. ••••
I get to love others because Jesus taught me how to love. 
I get to give to others because Jesus has given so much to me. 
I get to truly forgive because Jesus forgave me. 
I get to heal from the hurts life has thrown at me because Jesus has healed me. 
I get to live a life full of JOY because joy comes from Jesus! 
And sooo much more! ••••
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I spent a semester in Israel during my college yea I spent a semester in Israel during my college years @seuniversity. It was two months after James and I got married so, our first few months as a married couple were spent walking the same streets of Jesus. To say it was a cool experience would be an understatement. •••••••
During my time in Israel there were two moments that took my breath away. One of those moments was being in the literally prison hole that Jesus stayed in the night before He died. •••••••
Historical sites are given a grading scale. An A site is “this is for sure the site that XYZ took place.” An B site is “XYZ took place here OR there” And a C site is “XYZ took place somewhere in this region.” •••••••
Jesus holding cell is an A site. •••••••
I stood in the prison with my fellow students and professor and his family. We sang the hymn - “I Have Decided To Follow Jesus.” It was the only time there I wept like a baby. Snot and all haha! •••••••
But man, to be where your savior was knowing what was to come and He chose to do it anyways. I’ve never felt more love in that moment then I have in my entire life. ••••••••
So today, my prayer is for you to feel that same love. To know Jesus died today for YOU and that He came back for YOU! You are His chosen child. •
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I posted last night how I would be sharing with yo I posted last night how I would be sharing with you today what the beginning of 2020 held for my family which caused me to take a pause on writing. •
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In January we lost my sweet mother-in-law very suddenly. It was a shock to us all and has taken us a bit to wrap our minds around. •
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In addition to the loss of my mother-in-law, we’ve been navigating some health struggles. Now, with everything going on in our world, I can say it’s def been a year so far. •
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But, God is good. If it’s not good- then it doesn’t come from God. The enemy is very real but nothing to fear because our God is bigger. •
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So, Today, I want to take a moment to share with you what losing my sweet mother-in-law has taught me. It’s something we can all learn from and I hope it blesses you and encourages you. •
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Hi, friend. I know it’s been awhile and I have Hi, friend. 
I know it’s been awhile and I have a post going up tomorrow that explains what the beginning of 2020 has held for myself and my family. 
But, I wanted to get one here tonight to share something that has been on my heart. 
You cannot turn on the TV or pick up your phone without the word “COVID-19” blaring at you. While it’s wise to be informed, these are times many can become anxious, full of fear, and worry. 
Friend, this is our time. And what I mean by that, it’s the Church body’s time. It’s our time to rise up and praise the name of Jesus louder then any other name or word. 
Can I remind you that Jesus conquered every sickness and disease! 
Every. Single. One. 
When He died on that cross. 
And He rose again. 
There are a lot of different beliefs on healing, authority, and what role it plays in our life today. I want to encourage you to seek Jesus through His word and allow the Holy Spirit to guide you to His truth. 
When you find yourself reading this, do me a favor and pause. Look up Psalm 91. Read it, listen to it on repeat on the Bible app, and dwell in the presence of God. 
And then, wake up tomorrow knowing you are a child of the most high King- who rescues you from every attack of the enemy, who protects you from deadly diseases, who is covering you with His feathers and providing you shelter. 
I love you, friend. I’m praying for you.
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Everyone is sharing their top 9 photos from 2019 b Everyone is sharing their top 9 photos from 2019 but I’m going to share my number one photo for this year. This photo represents an answer to prayer in my life and reminds me of the love and faithfulness of my Savior. •
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My family and I just got back from spending a week in South Carolina for Christmas with my parents. •
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Today was a day full of unpacking, cleaning, grocery shopping, and getting back into our normal routine. •
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But, this morning while everyone slept I spent time praying and drinking some coffee. I have so many ideas, goals, and big dreams for my blog and this ministry. •
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I thought about my reader who has used my blog posts to build a women’s ministry curriculum for her neighboring village in western part of Kenya. •
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I thought about my reader in Papua New Guinea who is new in her faith walk and a simple google search looking for more of God’s word led her to my site. •
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I thought about my reader who leads her local church with her husband here is the USA and was looking for a fellow female Christian to connect with and have a space to talk about things she can’t with those around her. •
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I thought about my reader who was diagnosed with a life altering illness and found my site while searching for scripture on healing. •
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I thought about you. The one who has visited and read time and time again. Who has listened while I shared from the deep parts of my heart on the struggles, the wins, the rejections, and the answered prayers of my life. Who has sent encouraging messages, shared feelings, and prayers. Who has in turn opened up to me and shared from the depths of their heart. •
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As you know, I refer to my readers as ‘friend’ and that’s because a friend shows up, listens, encourages, shares, and prays. So, thank you. Thank you for being a friend. 
I’m looking forward to this new year with you as I share more of what God continues to lay on my heart. I’ll continue to look forward to hear from you as we do this journey of life together. •
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Love you friend.
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I’ve been taking things slow over here to enjoy as much of this baby season as humanly possible. Getting to hold and kiss Colton everyday, all day long is a huge blessing I don’t want to take for granted. •
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Because of that, my writing and speaking have been moving slower. I’ve had moments where I’ve shared with James the tug and pull I feel everyday, each week. There’s so many things I want to be doing, creating, sharing but I have to pick and choose right now. •
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Tonight, I was feeding Colton before putting him to bed. When he was done with his bottle I sat it down but kept holding him while finishing a tv show. I heard him cooing and I look down and this precious face was staring up at me with the sweetest smile. •
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Pure joy and love on his face. •
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Friend, here’s your friendly reminder to keep on praying and believing that God has already won the battle, flattened the mountain, and straightened your path. •
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After 2 and 1/2 years of barrenness and praying for this beautiful baby, my Heavenly Father so lovingly answered my prayer with the sweetest boy. •
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I feel closer to Jesus because I pressed into Him during my waiting season and I want the same for you. •
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Press in. •
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And when your prayer is answered: enjoy. every. part. of. it. •
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Even if that means other things need to move slower. •
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Love you, friend. ❤️
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