Happy New Year, friends. Are you still reading? I will be rather shocked if you are. This blog has been quieter than the 'western front,' this past year. Life, and all it's questions, demands, trappings and adventures, has stolen me away from my little pondering place. It's high time I return.
Perhaps I should set modest goals for this place, instead of hoping that every word will be profound and life-changing. Perhaps we shall merely talk about what we are reading. Perhaps we shall ruminate about what God is saying through the mundane things of life. Perhaps this will clear the clutter of worry and regret from my mental attic and clear the way for new growth.
Today, right now, God is good. In spite of all the clamor of unfulfilled hopes, empty ambition and the sourness of discontentment, God is good. He is unchanged by my intense worry, He is unmoved by my frustration and doubt. He is the same - yesterday, today and forever. Is that enough for me today? Right now?
Yes! We're still around - and looking forward to your thoughts, profound or otherwise.
ReplyDeleteSpeaking of thoughts, your post ended on a good one...it's amazing how often we can overlook or forget the basics. In the stresses that I'm facing right now, God's goodness is something I need to be reminded of..often. It's usually easier to use my comfort/pleasure/ect. as the measuring rod to determine God's goodness vs. His character and Word, yes?
I completely agree. All too often I measure His goodness by my standards, and thus feel disappointed. But the flaw is in me, not Him. Its easy to behave like a small child throwing a tantrum ... about something that was never promised to me.
ReplyDeleteWhat is the link to your blog, Jeff?
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ReplyDelete"But the flaw is in me, not Him. Its easy to behave like a small child throwing a tantrum ... about something that was never promised to me." Excellent description and word picture.
ReplyDeleteGood question. Here's the requested link. Enjoy!
http://pilgrimtheologian.blogspot.com
Noelle, I don't know how I missed this post... Especially since I am subscribed to your blog.
ReplyDeleteLife has a way of making us busy, doesn't it? Yet how have you been processing your thoughts since you took a break from blogging and letter-writing? I miss reading your thoughts here, or in your lovely hand writing. Please post soon, friend. :)
~ Jody
Thanks, Jody for inviting me to come back here and write. The problem is not that I don't have time .. but focus. :)
DeleteI got your letter and it was delightful. Please be sure that I am praying for your Father, and your family right now. I hope to write you a letter in my own hand soon!
~ Noelle
Oh Noelle, so glad to see you on here again! I find that focus often comes once I begin typing... Oddly enough.
DeleteSo glad he letter made it! Thank you very much for your prayers, sweet friend.
I do hope all is well with you, I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Love,
~ Jody