This isn't really my 298th entry since I deleted many a while ago to start over. Here I am, back to blogging. I think 3 posts in 2 weeks means I need to just face it that I'm writing again. My husband said I'd need some sort of outlet giving up facebook AND both blogs. I suppose he was right. Since school is in maintenance mode for a while (which means math daily but anything else is a crap shoot) I find myself having some more time and desire to write.
I wish this host had Georgia as a font though. That would add some happy spice to my blogging on HSB. I am debating again on doing a blog over at blogger since I do still have an account, but I don't know...there is something nice in sticking with this remote, barely-read blog! I like that I've slowed it down and am not all worried about how many readers come through each day. For a while there, I blogged daily knowing that is what it would take to get a good following. Agh, too busy to worry about that for now, but I hope you'll read, and maybe come by again in the next week to see what is new.
There is a lot I could put down tonight, but what I'll settle for is how thankful and humbled I am by the amazing Christian community God has given me here in my small town. This is the first time in my life I've had a "multitude of counselors" to go to when I'm coming up on a problem. What is incredible to me is how these ladies are from varied backgrounds and churches, and that just sweetens the pot if you ask me. He's revealed the power in the true church to me this year, and it has nothing to do with the building you go to on Saturday or Sunday. His Spirit permeates our community in a way that would thrill you were you here. I love where we live. There is a simplicity in finding contentment in the place God has placed you, from the house to the street to the town to the political district ha ha. I'm happy here and am just leaving it at that. I can't separate the people from this place, and I love the people I know.
You know what I love about the people I know here? Most of them really have a heart for pleasing the Lord, and they will listen in a caring way when I'm having trouble looking at a situation properly. They offer solid advice that doesn't contradict Scripture. Isn't that what feeds our souls? And keeps our feet on a solid path in difficult times? When my sinfulness all but blinds me, it is His truth that steadies the boat. When my desires are contrary to what He has set out for me, I've got to find the path that leads to righteousness in godly counsel and His Word.
Do you need a pilgrimage? I just took one, and it was so great. If you aren't confessing your sins to someone, I highly encourage you to pray for someone to do this with. If you are married, it probably won't be your spouse. Find a person you know you can trust, who isn't judgmental, and who will point you to the Way, the Truth and the Life. Don't believe the lie from the devil that you are the only one dealing with whatever you are dealing with. It just isn't so; you will probably be very surprised to learn this if you don't already know it.
Sin breeds in darkness, so take it to the Light! | 