Well.... I never thought I would be a "blogger". In fact, I rarely find the time to read other individuals blogs either. However, after encouragement from a few friends (one in particular, mmhhhmm, Michelle!), and prayer - I have given into the mighty world of internet blogging.
I do want to be clear though... the thoughts, prayers, stories, poems, or words I express and convey through this blog are meant more for ME than you. Many of my entries will be my own journal entries or prayers. It is not my desire to sound prideful in this comment but to express my intent for writting this blog. I DO hope others read my words and I hope that many can share in my various experiences with me. I hope that those reading can possibly relate to my entries and find encouragement or insight. I hope that those reading will read with an open heart and clear mind.
With that being said... I am not new in my walk with Christ, but new in the freedom I have recently found in Him. I have found freedom from the bondage of legalism, shame, guilt, anger, and other strongholds that have claimed my relationship with the Son and Father for so long. Now, longing for more freedom in Him, I am picking my way through this journey of life - with Him as my light and His voice as my guide. ...
Today: Here I sit in Patterson, California on my trip to Tacoma, Washington. My truck blew its transmission on the first day of my drive on the I-5 about an hour south of Sacramento. .... Praise God for this interruption! The past two weeks leading up to my departure have been an absolute whirlwind of distraction and busyness. The enemy has crept in ever so sly and used my preperation against me. I realized this the first night I spent here. I had lost my focus. Not my desire, but my foucs. My eyes had strayed from His. My eyes were no longer looking up but forward. It is my prayer today that I stay where my feet remain. That my eyes remain on Him... that I may grow in these days, waiting, patiently, growing in perserverance. Patience has never been my friend but always a foe. I ask for patience, Lord. May my prayers be not one of wants or needs, not full of dismay or impatience, but only to align my will with Yours.
