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Month: February 2024

Seasons of Waiting

Seasons of Waiting

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Church was good. The message was good. Overall, the day was good. So, why do I feel like something is missing? Like I have been just going through the motions today.

I think this is my season of waiting. Spring is coming, and I seem to always go through this period (season) of transition during this time. I know it. I expect it. And it still feels like it’s catching my spirit off guard. I know that God is good, and I know that He knows exactly what He is doing. I don’t question that. 

What I question though is why I can’t seem to embrace these seasons. 

Why does it take me so long to get it? I know that growing takes time. I know that as I go through these seasons, God is growing me in the direction that He wants me to go. Yet, I am still so frustrated with the process.

The good thing is that God knows that, and He has even made provisions for it. `

He knows that even though I don’t like it, that I get frustrated, that everything seems magnified during these times…I will still serve Him. I will still show up. I will still look for ways to be a blessing, because I love Him, and I know in my heart that this too shall pass. 

God’s word in Galatians 6:9 says, “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” I trust that word. I stand on that word. I believe God honors that word. I just have to keep honoring mine…even in these seasons of transition.

Until next time…

Be blessed

Open Doors

Open Doors

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Well, God did not disappoint this week. Actually, He never does. We just keep trying to do things our own way.

That part.

One of my friends has a radio show, and she invited me to do a couple of segments. I was so excited. I started putting together topics, and lining up a few women to be on the show with me. Then, I remembered that God had put it in my spirit a long time ago to start a podcast…and I never did.

I believe this is my second chance.

I was so happy about the open door that I never even asked God if He was the one opening it for me. Then, I heard a preacher say that sometimes God will open a door…not for you to go through, but for some people to go out. That was so good. I had never thought about that before.

Ughhhh…then I started wondering if this was some kind of test. I know that God wants to take me to a higher level in Him, and that I have been stuck on my current level way too long. I had pretty much convinced myself that it was good here; that I actually liked being here. Then, this happens.

I believe God is reminding me that it’s not too late. Maybe He is saying that open doors are open opportunities to trust Him more. And sometimes He wants us to do the hard thing knowing that He will be there with us every step of the way. That we can’t mess up because His word says that even then, He will work things out for our good.

Trusting Him even when we’re unsure…knowing that He never is.

Until next time…

Be blessed

Our Dreams Are For A Lifetime

Our Dreams Are For A Lifetime

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I’m not sure why, but today my dreams seem so close. I feel like if I speak them out loud, maybe it will give them life again.

So. here goes…

My dream has always been to not have a schedule. To be free to write books, travel, and do it full-time without worrying about my income or how I’m going to pay my bills. I want to teach others what I learn about writing so that they can pursue their dreams too. That has been my dream for as long as I can remember. 

But this is what I know…our dreams are for a lifetime.

I don’t want fear to keep me from pursuing what I love to do, and I really believe that writing is not only my calling…it’s my ministry. The thing is, I also don’t want to run ahead of God. I did that once, and it cost me big time. 

My problem is that I’m really tired of talking about it, and planning about it. I’m ready to just do something about it. 

Although waiting has never been my strongest trait, I have learned that working with God is a lot easier than working against Him. So, for now I will be in prayer about my next steps. I will spend more time reading His word, and listening for His voice. I will look for opportunities to grow my skills, and use my quiet time to actually be quiet (That’s another tough one for me).

I’ll let you know how it’s going in my next post. 🙂

Until next time…

Be blessed

I’ll See You On The Other Side

I’ll See You On The Other Side

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My heart is a little heavy today…

Yesterday, one of my best buddies gained her wings. The good thing is that her transition was easy. The bad thing is that I won’t see her again on this side…

So if it’s okay, I want to take a few moments to honor her.

We became friends through my brother. They divorced a long time ago, but we didn’t…lol. I think it’s so unfortunate that when divorce happens to a couple, the relatives have to divorce too. I understand that in some cases it just makes sense. And I wouldn’t expect that they would be at every family function. But when there was no physical or mental abuse, we should be able to spend time together without anyone having issues with it. That was the case with us.

When I first met her, I thought she was fearless, and fancy. She wore eye shadow, and her clothes were always stylish, and well put together. She had this way about her like she was in charge even when she wasn’t. 

She was the first person to take me to a sit-down restaurant. She taught me which fork to use, how to put my napkin on my lap, and to never pick at my food. She took me to the Ice capades, circus, and gave me my first perm (my mother was heated about that one). 

We enjoyed hanging out. We loved going to lunch or dinner, and sometimes just simply watching television together. We talked about everything…and everybody…lol. 

She was one of those people that loved having people around, and I loved being around her. When she introduced me, she always said that I was her sister-in-law, but that we were more like sisters. I loved that. She was my sister, and I will miss her dearly…I will even miss her unsolicited advice. 🙂

I know that one day, we will meet again on the other side. Until then, I pray that I live every day with more love, more faith, and more hope. I pray that I do everything God has purposed for me to do. And I pray that I make someone else’s life as special as she made mine.

Until next time…

Be blessed