After yesterday’s announcement that I stepped away from the church plant, people have wondered what I will do. Some may have thought I have backslidden. I’ll save you some gossip and let you know that God and I are doing fine.
I find it interesting that my passion for writing quickly returned after I made my announcement. The blog will pick back up and maybe I will get to the book that has been in my heart for some time.
My family has not gotten the best of me for some time. I am thankful that I can slow down and give them the time they need.
I hope to read again. After achieving my degrees, I got sick of reading. I pray that my desire to read will reignite.
I plan to manage time better and really make my time count. I want to find the passion once again to hear preaching, read Scripture, and worship without it turning into a planning session for the upcoming Sunday. I just want to hang out with Jesus. I need quality time with Him just because.
My final plan is to let God shape me into what HE wants me to be rather than what I feel pressured to be. God did not call me to conform but to be transformed (Romans 12:1, 2). God does a better job at shaping me than I do myself.
I want to call you to action. What is it about your life and schedule that needs to change? It’s in your hands. What will you do about it?
I understand having to change things around in scheduling, for just today, I had to switch things around due to having too much on my plate. Sometimes, we have to take a few steps back in order to go a few steps forward, but God is always there and His promises never end!
God bless you, and I hope you have a wonderful Monday evening! 🙂
I want to do more art, more writing, and more taking care of myself. That seems utterly selfish, but in the end, it’s actually a good thing because then I’ll able to give from a place of fullness instead of emptyness.
I totally agree. I have tried to give from emptiness only to burn out. There is a huge difference between self-care and self-absorption. The first is healthy; the latter is toxic. I thought later about how I would add playing the piano again to my list. I miss it.
Guitar is on my list although I was never good at it lol
Maybe now is the time.
Looking forward to the book and future content, Pastor. I value your pov and know your book will bless many. I
Thank you!
The Lord is at work with His plan. I can’t wait to see what happens.
Me too!