Is it just me or does 2019 seem to be quickly picking up boots and moving on out!
Are you ready for 2020?
It’s been a hard year... y’all know that. I tend to be an open book and wear my heart on my sleeve. You may even accuse me of over sharing. It’s social media, people... s o c i a l!
I don’t easily let people into my life. When I escort you out, it’s probably because you’ve been shady; life is to short to deal with hypocrisy, deceivers or manipulators.
And, because people are too darn...”peoplie”, that probably won’t change. Don’t get that twisted - I’ll still pray for you, root for you, even encourage you, just from arms length. You might not even realize you’ve been given the door. (And more than likely, I’m not even talking about YOU...remember that. If your conscious is niggling at you...you might want to wiggle it to see what comes loose.). That’s a good thing, that you didn’t even realize it. I don’t do it to wound, I do it to protect...me, my family, our wellbeing and piece of mind.
And, those who don’t understand your silence will probably not understand your words anyway, so at some point you have to move on.
Speaking of words, I’ve been getting a little better at reframing my life with GOD’s word...and it’s making a difference. •Rather than bending the ear of imperfect “friends”, I’m trying to bend the ear of a perfect God. •Rather than focus on what I’ve lost, I’m focusing on what I have gained through that loss. •Rather than believing I no longer have anything to offer, I’m looking for ways to be of service, because past experiences have shown me it’s the best way to engage with your community and boost your happiness without hubris. •Rather than questioning if I have a place at the table, I’m bringing dishes/ideas to share. •Rather than complaining about others, I’m looking for ways to be a light. •Rather seeking out the ordinary, I’m chasing the extraordinary.
Am I missing the mark, being messy about it, going back on a convictions? Absolutely. Ms. Human here. I keep trying.
Deep thoughts so early in the morning. I see the oncologist for my three month check up and for my monthly...
Day Three. “If you are facing deferred hope today, rest assured that God has redemption for this season and will bring about a greater return than you can imagine. Though you can’t see the purpose in it now, one day, you will. Hold on to God’s promises! Like Sarah, you will experience that, “A longing fulfilled is a tree of life.” Would you like to read the Bible Plan, Advent: The Journey To Christmas, with me? https://bible.com/p/20340272/f42d513b3c8c31e4eca133c7520defd1
If you haven’t checked out YouVersions online site or the mobile app, I highly recommend it. Having access to over 1000 bible versions is amazing but I personally love the reading plans and devotions which you can do alone or as part of a group.
