Summer is supposed to be restful but........

Summer is supposed to be restful, right? I mean that's where we get the phrase the "lazy, hazy days of summer." The phrase conjures up images of drinking lemonade on the front porch while reading a good book. Ahh.....

My summer is passing by too quickly and there's been very little sipping of lemonade around here! Fun? Yes! Relaxing? No! As I was thinking about this the other day I realized an ache in my soul.......It felt a lot like loneliness. As I identified my feeling, I questioned myself thinking, "How on earth can I be feeling lonely? I've had lots of time with my husband, kids and friends in fact there's been very little alone time." That's when it hit me. I was feeling lonely for God! I need to feel His presence. Madame Guyon, a hero of mine from the 1600's writes of "gentle retreats inward to a present God." That's what I'm longing for, a gentle retreat inward......to His presence....the place where I am fully known, deeply loved and completely forgiven.

Are you sure, God?

Recently, my publisher asked me to begin blogging. For most, this would not feel a leap of faith. I mean some of my kids blog and it's not big deal. But for me, Blogging? Just that word produced within me old familiar feelings of anxiety. My angst came from the fact that I'm not exactly computer savvy........But finally, I have figured it out.....So, here I am....

This morning the Lord spoke so tenderly, reminding me that what He appoints me to do He also equips and enables to do, as I press into His strength......even blogs! There have been so many times in my life when I have cried out, "Are you sure, God?" But, as I have taken a leap of faith believing He has called me to try, He has been faithful. Just as He said to Jeremiah "Now, I have put my words in your mouth." (Jeremiah 1:9) He will put His words ........in my blog. Words to encourage and uplift the hearts of women. Sigh..........

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