Oh, my goodness. I look at the last date on my blog here, and it was more than 2 years ago. TWO YEARS. So much has happened in two years. So many things I could have....should have...been sharing. But as sometimes happens, life got away from me, and I forgot to look at the joy, started looking only at the challenges and struggles. So much so that I felt I had nothing joyful to write about ever. There have been some dark days.
But I've been gifted some wonderful friends, and some dear family who have been there in the dark places, and kept me going. Kept reminding me of my calling, kept reminding me of my value and my gifts and of everything I dream of accomplishing. At last, their encouragement is breaking through the shell of darkness, and light....glorious, JOYOUS light is starting to break through.
I make no excuses for not having written for so long. The only one I have is that I was looking in the wrong places...looking at the darkness of my troubles, rather than the Light that can blast the darkness away. So for my first blog post in two years, I leave you this excerpt from a favorite devotional book, Jesus Calling:
"To protect your thankfulness, you must remember that you reside in a fallen world, where blessings and sorrows intermingle freely. A constant focus on adversity defeats many Christians. They walk through a day that is brimming with beauty and brightness, seeing only the greyness of their thoughts. Neglecting the practice of giving thanks has darkened their minds. How precious are My children who remember to thank Me at all times. They can walk through the darkest days with Joy in their hearts because they know that the Light of My Presence is still shining on them. Rejoice in this day that I have made, for I am your steadfast Companion."
Oh, how I've needed that. I thought you might, too.
