Looking Back and Pressing On
2007-2014 were good years. Good years in that I felt like I was balanced as a mom in the documenting of my children's younger years and about my journey with the Lord. In the moment, maybe I wouldn't have said that about myself, but looking back at the writings and pictures that are now stored on a hard drive and on a blog, I feel like that was a season of success.
In 2015, I had a burning desire to write. Write not only a blog but a book. The funny thing was, several people actually inquired about my desire or dream to author a book. My response was, "I would love to write a book, but what would I write about?" Their response was always united, "your life, where you have gone, and the people you have met along the way."
I read a book called "Love Does" by Bob Goff and that book was exactly the kind of stories that I wanted to tell. Everyday stories of everyday people who are doing small things to empower and encourage the world. It was an encouragement to me on a small scale to begin to keep record of those moments of being awe struck and moved.
My fear. My lack of discipline. My doubt. My lack of wanting to work hard. Honestly, those are the things that hindered me in even wanting to pursue this dream of mine. I didn't want it to be MY dream, but what the Lord would want me to share with the world (or those who were kind enough to read my writings). So, here I am, January 2, 2018. Again, another year, another set of "I will do this.." but this time, I want it to really work.
I woke this morning determined and tired of complacency. I was reading through Deuteronomy 1. It is a recollection of the history of the Israelites after the Exodus. The Lord equipped them. The Lord prepared the way. Yet, when they were disobedient, the Lord turned from them and didn't not go before them and prepare the way ending in their destruction. I am asking the Lord to lead the way. If this is to be, then it will be. I am asking Him to open my eyes to the world around me and the people in my path. Their stories and testimonies can encourage, challenge, and stir our hearts to love the Lord God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength.
Looking back has encouraged me to look forward and to press on in His strength. This may never become more than a blog. But I must in my time here on Earth seek to know if this is what He desires. For others to know the power of the Gospel in the lives of others in order that we may know Him more.
In 2015, I had a burning desire to write. Write not only a blog but a book. The funny thing was, several people actually inquired about my desire or dream to author a book. My response was, "I would love to write a book, but what would I write about?" Their response was always united, "your life, where you have gone, and the people you have met along the way."
I read a book called "Love Does" by Bob Goff and that book was exactly the kind of stories that I wanted to tell. Everyday stories of everyday people who are doing small things to empower and encourage the world. It was an encouragement to me on a small scale to begin to keep record of those moments of being awe struck and moved.
My fear. My lack of discipline. My doubt. My lack of wanting to work hard. Honestly, those are the things that hindered me in even wanting to pursue this dream of mine. I didn't want it to be MY dream, but what the Lord would want me to share with the world (or those who were kind enough to read my writings). So, here I am, January 2, 2018. Again, another year, another set of "I will do this.." but this time, I want it to really work.
I woke this morning determined and tired of complacency. I was reading through Deuteronomy 1. It is a recollection of the history of the Israelites after the Exodus. The Lord equipped them. The Lord prepared the way. Yet, when they were disobedient, the Lord turned from them and didn't not go before them and prepare the way ending in their destruction. I am asking the Lord to lead the way. If this is to be, then it will be. I am asking Him to open my eyes to the world around me and the people in my path. Their stories and testimonies can encourage, challenge, and stir our hearts to love the Lord God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength.
Looking back has encouraged me to look forward and to press on in His strength. This may never become more than a blog. But I must in my time here on Earth seek to know if this is what He desires. For others to know the power of the Gospel in the lives of others in order that we may know Him more.
It is obvious to me that you are being led to share through your writings. Just as I read this, I found myself saying, "I want to read more. I want to know the stories, where the stories come from, the people they tell of and the way the Lord has worked in their lives. More, please!
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