Back in the days of being an avid-blogger (betcha didn't think I ever was one!), can you believe I used to make lists? Yes I did. I made lists throughout my day, throughout my week, of things I wanted my next blog entry to be about (betcha can't believe that!).
I was always sure of the structure of my blog, and the subjects therein. I didn't remember this very funny fact until I realized my Xanga blog is still in existence on the world-wide-web. Wow...lots of memories on that ol' thing. :) The reason it's such a funny fact is my blogging methods have changed quite a bit from being 15 years old...
Sadly, I don't think daily or weekly about what I could blog about, nor do I write any thought down before blogging about it (what was that funny thing worth mentioning yesterday?). Lately, it's been when time will allow. The subject being, usually, whatever is on my mind/heart at that very moment. And alot of the time, I will say a little prayer before I even begin typing just to make sure it makes some sense. ;)
Thankfully my whirlwind lifestyle that began sometime last summer is slowing down. I have let go of a few things, minor and dear alike, and it's strengthened me to focus on what really matters in the grandest scheme of things...my Jesus. My plate is still full and I still have pressing responsibilities...and yet I have more peace and more time. Make sense, my friend?
It sure makes a difference in me when I don't focus on my to-dos. Or myself. Or things that don't belong on the Throne. Or when I don't depend on my counterfeit mercy.
I have rest in His: the kind that's new every morning.
Great is His faithfulness: the kind my faithlessness doesn't nullify. (Lam 3:23, Rom 3:3)
In light of the whirlwind-I'll-take-my-own-mercies-thankyouverymuch season...
I've been soaking in Isaiah. I just finished the 28th chapter, but today I glanced ahead to one of my favorite verses...its been very fitting in remembering Who matters the most.
To an Obstinate Nation:
"This is what the Soverign Lord, the Holy One of Israel says:
'In repentence and rest is your salvation,
in quietness and trust is your strength,
but you would have none of it...'"
~Isaiah 30:15
They didn't want any of it, but I sure do. The rest of chapter 30, is such a good story.
Turning back, resting, quieting and learning to trust,
Jen
Makes perfect sense, my friend. :) And I couldn't be happier for you, because this is where you need to be right now. In rest. :) Love ya!
ReplyDeleteI still have all of my old Xanga entries on a flash drive...going through them is most definitely an...enlightening experience. Mostly on how silly I was as a 14+ year old. :)
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