May 9, 2014
I am at a season of my life where I am learning to live MY
life. My two sons are amazing, independent
young men and suddenly, the mom doesn't know what to do with herself. I always knew that I wanted to be a mom and I
loved every second of it…..not saying it has always been easy. However, those
challenging times have made me and my sons better people who come out the
other side with a lesson and more life knowledge.
I anticipated the time after which my youngest graduated
from high school that I would have this sense of relief, additional freedom and
time to do more of the things that I would like to do for me. The past couple of years have been an
emotional struggle for me. Yes, I did
have that sense of relief, and it was a very good thing. However, the freedom
is where the problem comes in. I had
loved my life as a mom so much that I forgot to be ME. So, here I am a couple of years down the road
learning to live for myself. I am just
now starting to love this life that my wonderful God has guided me to live.
Psalm 16:11
New International Version (NIV)
You make known to me
the path of life;
the path of life;
you
will fill me with joy
in your presence,
in your presence,
with
eternal pleasures
at your right hand.
at your right hand.
I can be so resistant to change; it has never been a
favorite of mine…..in fact, I have never liked it at all. This time though, after stewing in my
self-pity for long enough, God has opened my eyes to the beauty of a life
filled with God and me doing the desires of my heart. I am learning to slow down, listen and hear
what He wants me to hear.
Psalm 46:10
New
International Version (NIV)
He says, “Be still, and
know that I am God;
My life sails
along so much more smoothly as I slow down my brain to enjoy life. I have spent so much rushing here and there
and thinking I am getting somewhere, but in reality, I am really just rushing
in a circle.
My
dearest Father in Heaven, thank you so much for the amazing blessings you have
given to me throughout my life. And
thank you in advance, Father for the wonderful season that I am embarking on,
to intentionally slow down to be more in tune with your purpose of my
life. Guide me to see what it is that I
can do to please you as I am going about living a life of purpose for you with
a joyful heart and smiling face. Amen!
Written by
Kelly Dobyns
I like how you always share the inner workings of your walk with the Lord, and in the process I think you reach others who find themselves in the same situation. Well done. I hope that what He is leading you to includes writing because you are very good.
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Thank you, Beautiful Corinne!! I am so blessed that you have seen something in me that I thought was only a dream. I love the writing and sure do hope it is a big part of my future. xoxo
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