Happy New Year everyone!
This may be a late greeting, but better late than never.
No More DraftsI have been wanting to write more posts since last year. I would wake up in the morning thinking, “I’m going to write a post after I’m done with my work and my chores.” I would start my day excited about what I’d share as I experience yet again another day of God’s faithfulness.
Despite this excitement, I find myself with a lot of drafts in my Notes App, ten to be exact. I don’t plan on making this the 11th “unproclaimed” goodness of the Lord.
The holidays went by with thoughts of a system I can apply in my blog writing. How about the same day each week? Or randomly (meaning anytime I get to finish a post)? Or daily, which would imply more effort on my part?
Family Theme for 2018As I was walking around my new favorite place today, I thank God for impressing this in my heart: If our family’s theme for 2018 is More Prayerful, More Thankful, More Intentional, then why can’t I do the same in my blog?
I originally created the blog to share how God faithfully works in my life, my circumstances, my relationships. I want to be intentional in developing in me an attitude of gratitude. With our family theme, it’s about time I get intentional about proclaiming God’s great and wonderful deeds.
I thank God for giving me this down time to think and praise Him as I look at the wonderful heavens (Yes, I love looking at the heavens — it makes me feel closer to my Heavenly Father). It says in 1 Thessalonians 5:18 to be thankful in ALL CIRCUMSTANCES for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.
Blessing in DisguiseI work from home so the Internet plays a big part in my life. You guessed it — I don’t have Internet at home today so I had to go out and work at a nearby coffee shop. If I had Internet, I wouldn’t have the chance to be alone and have that quiet walk, which God used to speak to me about worshipping Him in my writing.
Several times today I was tempted to close my eyes and take a quick nap while waiting for my fiancé to finish his work so I can start mine. There’s no problem with taking naps, but I was writing this post while waiting for my turn.
As I give in to my body’s call for me to rest tonight, let me end this post with thanks and praise to the One who never fails to provide for our needs so we can do the work He has entrusted to us and who gives us the strength to be intentional as we seek the Lord in prayer with a joyful attitude and a grateful heart regardless the circumstances.
Just like the New Year greeting in the beginning of this post, it’s never too late to start over.
How about you?Is there something you’ve been wanting to start doing but you feel it’s too late to do so? What’s preventing you from making that crucial first step? Share your thoughts in the comment section below and let’s support and encourage one another as we start the new year.
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