For quite a few months now I have felt as if God is leading me in a new direction, creating a new path for my life. It started last fall when I felt God telling me to take a break from the ladies bible study I am involved with. Naturally I thought that was crazy. Why would God want me to stop studying His word? So instead of listening I signed up for the next bible study. I got a lot out of it (Esther by Beth Moore) but still felt like I was not supposed to be there. So, when it was over I decided I would listen this time. Then came other things.... getting my house in a more organized order, clearing more things off my plate..... I fully intended to listen even though I had no idea where He would be taking me. 

Then came the hard part. I felt friendships were changing. It makes my heart sad when friendships don't always stay the way you want them to.  Sometimes it's subtle differences - big family vs. small family is one that comes to mind. To me something like that wouldn't make a difference, but some of my friends don't necessarily agree with our choices. So I felt God nudging me to start this blog & make new friends. Open myself up & see what He has in store for me. I am praying I will build some wonderful lasting friendships through this blog.    

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Posted by 2boysmom

Good Morning! I have made some great "friends" through HSB. I look forward to reading their latest posts and usually go straight to their blogs when I log in. Thankfully I have some that do the same for me.
I know what you mean about friendships changing. I recently had 2 friendships change drastically due to some problems our kids had with one another. But - sometimes I think God adds and takes away from our lives for a purpose.
Come visit my blog sometime.
Have a great day!
Debbie

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Posted by CelticMom

Oh, do I know what you're talking about! God went through and "cleaned house" in my life about a year and a half ago, and it was a very painful thing. People I thought were friends, weren't. Family I thought was loving and supportive, wasn't. It's been a battle within myself to just "Let go and let God," but it's also all been completely necessary. I'm just getting to the place of "Ohhhh... I understand nowwww..." He must be so exasperated with me, LOL!! Hang in there, you'll be fine - they're just "growing pains." Keep your eyes on the Lord, your focus on your husband and children, and at the end of the day, nothing else really matters.

Nice to "meet" you, and congratulations on your newest expected blessing!

Kind Regards,
Shani, @ Happiest at Home

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