I haven't blogged in a while. The up and down of life and not knowing what to write kept me away for a long time. Sometimes I can't get my thought-ducks all in a row and that causes a little anxiety!
My ipod must have known though. A pod cast from Bold Cafe in November of 2010 came on while I was driving to Nebraska and had my ipod on shuffle. I listened to it twice.
Even if I'm not having anxiety or worried about great things, the little things can have the same effect on me. It's a daily reminder to live as a child of God, called claimed and loved no matter what.
The writer, Jessica Nipp, interviewed some friends for her article. One of her friends stated
“On good days, I am able to pay attention to God, who is always seeking to remind me that I am loved because I am a child of God, not because of the number of tasks I am able to juggle.”
The author closes offering these words
"Here’s wishing you a lot of good days, a really loud voice of faith, and the absolute certainty that you’re always good enough in the eyes of God."
I feel like this is a benediction or a prayer as I start each day. I want a loud voice of faith speaking in and through me. I want that absolute certainty of God's love to overshadow whatever doubt thinks it can creep into my mind. I want to remember I am good enough for God through Christ's death on the cross.
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So, I've been absent but have been working on some things....
I made my cutie this hat for his birthday. Then I made his brother one with orange instead of green. They look all springy and I love it!
My ipod must have known though. A pod cast from Bold Cafe in November of 2010 came on while I was driving to Nebraska and had my ipod on shuffle. I listened to it twice.
Even if I'm not having anxiety or worried about great things, the little things can have the same effect on me. It's a daily reminder to live as a child of God, called claimed and loved no matter what.
The writer, Jessica Nipp, interviewed some friends for her article. One of her friends stated
“On good days, I am able to pay attention to God, who is always seeking to remind me that I am loved because I am a child of God, not because of the number of tasks I am able to juggle.”
The author closes offering these words
"Here’s wishing you a lot of good days, a really loud voice of faith, and the absolute certainty that you’re always good enough in the eyes of God."
I feel like this is a benediction or a prayer as I start each day. I want a loud voice of faith speaking in and through me. I want that absolute certainty of God's love to overshadow whatever doubt thinks it can creep into my mind. I want to remember I am good enough for God through Christ's death on the cross.
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So, I've been absent but have been working on some things....
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I ran in a road race on Saturday. I was very proud of my self and my time. I ran a 7K in 40 minutes. I am breaking the 10 minute mile mark and it makes me feel more and more like the runner I used to be. I will never be running sub 7 min miles again, but under 10 feels really good. I'm excited to continue training for the half marathon.
I'm spending the week in Nebraska. I miss the boys terribly and have that guilt that I needed a break and glad I was able to get one. I'm taking classes to become a Certified Lactation Counselor. I have a passion for helping people who are nursing and feel there is a need in our small community for someone to do it. Do I know what God is up to with this? No. Do I feel extremely called to take the class? Yes. So I will do what God is asking me right now. I will go to the class. I will work on studying and passing the test. Then, I will see what God wants me to do next. One step at a time.
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I'm spending the week in Nebraska. I miss the boys terribly and have that guilt that I needed a break and glad I was able to get one. I'm taking classes to become a Certified Lactation Counselor. I have a passion for helping people who are nursing and feel there is a need in our small community for someone to do it. Do I know what God is up to with this? No. Do I feel extremely called to take the class? Yes. So I will do what God is asking me right now. I will go to the class. I will work on studying and passing the test. Then, I will see what God wants me to do next. One step at a time.
I love the quotes you shared and the hate is so cute! That's so exciting that you are becoming a Lactation Consultant. I wish I had a better one back when I was nursing. I didn't have the greatest experience. So wonderful that you want to help moms succeed in this way.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE Matthew's hat!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a good reminder for me...don't you love the comfort of knowing that we are always good enough in the eyes of God? I love the green and grey hat that you made! Congratulations on your running achievement also! I'm glad you're back to blogging Lindy.
ReplyDeleteBlessings! Jane <><
Welcome back to blogging, Lindy! I am working on my first post in a week or so, too. And I'm so excited that you're becoming a lactation consultant! My friend and seminary classmate, who was also a lactation consultant, came over on the day she was moving to start her first call so that she could watch me nurse Zoe. She helped a lot!
ReplyDeleteAlso, I think the writer's name is Jessica Nipp (she is also someone I know from seminary, and I vaguely remember her working on that article in 2010)!
Great post!
Thanks Maggie. I edited the name. I hope you had a great trip
DeleteThat's one cute hat!!
ReplyDeleteHi Lindy!
ReplyDeleteThe up and down of life.... it is sometimes so complex, isn't it?
Wish you all the best and rest so you can take the next step in conviction.