"To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven." Ecclesiastes 3:1
Natural Season:
Living in Wisconsin, I enjoy the changing seasons. Our 4 seasons are very distinct. Each, offers a bounty of beauty. The extremes in our weather makes life here very interesting.
Life Season:
I'm in my late 40's. Married for 25 years. Mother of 2 daughters. My season of life is changing. I look forward to a mature friendship with my children, the spouses they choose and future additions to our family with my role of grandma.
Personal Growth Season:
I took a pledge in October (read here: http://dickybirdsnest.blogspot.com/2012/10/october-19th-evaluate-your-life-day.html) about evaluating my life. I started a weight loss program. I have a strong personality that can at times be offensive as I speak truthfully without a filter. I have tried to curb that, thinking before I speak. I've prayed more - for strength and wisdom to change.
Business Season:
I'm self employed. I have challenged my creativity by painting, re-purposing more old and new finds. I have helped clerk my cousin's auctions. I "made" myself get up and sell at auction and was actually hired by that auctioneer (read here: http://dickybirdsnest.blogspot.com/2013/05/motivation-monday-push-yourself.html) I have learned to close some doors and open new ones.
and most importantly, Spiritual Season:
I'm very spiritual and have strong believes. I have many personal convictions about the way I live my life - my dos and don'ts. I have had to challenge myself in figuring out how I want to represent myself spiritually. I grew up in and have only attended one church my whole life. I'm not very faithful to a building, however, I am faithful to what I believe! I have had to challenge myself to accept the ignorance of others in the church - I know that sounds harsh - but, true. We all are human, no matter your role in the church. I'm a real person - what you see is what you get. I haven't changed my lifestyle during this lack of church attendance. I have conviction enough for my salvation to want to do right from wrong. I feel I have a clarity and honesty enough to be used for His ministry - hopefully soon!
So, I keep challenging myself, praying for spiritual direction and moving forward to be used in my family, home, community, church and work. Keeping fresh the idea of evaluating my life - to be better.
Blessings from Ringle, Wisconsin.
Natural Season:
Living in Wisconsin, I enjoy the changing seasons. Our 4 seasons are very distinct. Each, offers a bounty of beauty. The extremes in our weather makes life here very interesting.
Life Season:
I'm in my late 40's. Married for 25 years. Mother of 2 daughters. My season of life is changing. I look forward to a mature friendship with my children, the spouses they choose and future additions to our family with my role of grandma.
Personal Growth Season:
I took a pledge in October (read here: http://dickybirdsnest.blogspot.com/2012/10/october-19th-evaluate-your-life-day.html) about evaluating my life. I started a weight loss program. I have a strong personality that can at times be offensive as I speak truthfully without a filter. I have tried to curb that, thinking before I speak. I've prayed more - for strength and wisdom to change.
Business Season:
I'm self employed. I have challenged my creativity by painting, re-purposing more old and new finds. I have helped clerk my cousin's auctions. I "made" myself get up and sell at auction and was actually hired by that auctioneer (read here: http://dickybirdsnest.blogspot.com/2013/05/motivation-monday-push-yourself.html) I have learned to close some doors and open new ones.
and most importantly, Spiritual Season:
I'm very spiritual and have strong believes. I have many personal convictions about the way I live my life - my dos and don'ts. I have had to challenge myself in figuring out how I want to represent myself spiritually. I grew up in and have only attended one church my whole life. I'm not very faithful to a building, however, I am faithful to what I believe! I have had to challenge myself to accept the ignorance of others in the church - I know that sounds harsh - but, true. We all are human, no matter your role in the church. I'm a real person - what you see is what you get. I haven't changed my lifestyle during this lack of church attendance. I have conviction enough for my salvation to want to do right from wrong. I feel I have a clarity and honesty enough to be used for His ministry - hopefully soon!
So, I keep challenging myself, praying for spiritual direction and moving forward to be used in my family, home, community, church and work. Keeping fresh the idea of evaluating my life - to be better.
Blessings from Ringle, Wisconsin.
This was a wonderful, heartfelt post. I still go to church faithfully, but my husband does not, though I know he believes from the heart, as it should be. Your words show you do, too.
ReplyDeleteStill praying for patience with others here, too!
i gave up organized religion many years ago. but my faith is strong.
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice post, Jacky! I love that you are so real and genuine! Thanks for sharing the seasons of your life with us! You are a good motivator! Have a nice weekend! Blessings from Bama!
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