Writing come slower these days, as I’m sure you can tell. I find it easier to write on my phone that a computer so that I don’t have to add pictures as well. I prefer to hide behind screens and words than to put my face and voice out for all to see. Hopefully, I’ll get there soon.
While I’ve not written, these days have been sweet. It’s just been my favorite little dude and myself as we’re waiting the arrival of his little sister. We’ve had picnics, breakfast dates, and we’re trying the potty thing. He’s saying all kinds of new things that leave me in belly laughs because I never expect them. We’ve had long conversations about the sister that is coming and the one we never got to meet. He asks to read “Bible Books” and we talk about Jesus.
I’ve realized the days are short and these moments are precious and fleeting. I’ve tried to stay away from my phone to enjoy it all, but I find myself being sucked backed in the second it makes a noise. The Lord has been teaching me to be still and listen. He’s teaching me to enjoy these seemingly mundane days, knowing that one day I’ll look back and miss them with every part of me.
If you’re expecting frequent posts from me, please know that writing doesn’t come as quickly as it used to. It takes moments of stillness and loud thoughts to get me to write. This coming season of two littles instead of one might make it even slower, but I promise I’m not done.
I’ll leave you with this:
God is still good, and Jesus is still on the throne. He has not left you know matter what you may think. His love is unwavering and unconditional, you’re never too messed up for Him to redeem. Know that you’re still thought of and loved by this wannabe writer that you’re reading from right now. When you’re having your bad moments or days, be still and ask the Creator of the cosmos to remind you who you are in Him. If you’re a music person like me, listen to the truth in the song “You Say” by Lauren Daigle. It will bring you to tears but it’s such a beautiful song, you’ll never want to turn it off.
I’ll write more soon, but cling to those reminders of God’s never ending, never changing love for dirty rotten sinners like us. He’s making all things new and that includes me and you.
Beauty in the Ashes 