The Book of My Life

"At times, all of us may wonder exactly how God wants to use us. If we just offer ourselves to Him, God will take what feels like random letters and spell beautiful words through each of us. Just by being yourself, you reflect God's beautiful design." ~~ Margaret Feinberg in Being Yourself. 

My prayer asking God to use me to "spell" something beautiful with my life:

Holy God,
When you write the book of my life, may the words come from the letters of my heart.
May your Spirit fill me moment by moment so I share your goodness, grace and love.
May the gifts you've given me be used to serve and encourage those around me.
May I live a life of obedience. 
May I be real and authentic; my true self.
May I worship you in all I do and praise you for who you are. 
May it be that I am a follower of Christ.

Time for a New Beginning

Dearest Friends,

It's been a long, hot summer but Fall is just around the corner.  School is back in session and it feels like a New Beginning.

I've spent the summer visiting family in Oklahoma and Arkansas, loving on my new grandson, and trying to keep up with my life. Now, I'm ready to begin writing again.

I missed these times with you. I doubted I had anything of worth to share. I felt myself sinking back into depression and alone-ness. God showed me I need to write here. He has given me a gift and I must use it. 

It doesn't matter what I think or feel about this gift. It only matters that I obey Him and share my thoughts and prayers. I must share my God through my words.

I don't know where He will lead me in this. I only know that I will follow.

Get ready. The fog slowly lifts and I see the View From My Window again.