A few weeks later and all I can do is shout from the rooftops of His goodness and mercy. I'm sleeping earlier, and working only from Monday to Friday. Taking early mornings to recharge and talk to Him while walking or biking the puppy, taking the weekend to completely unplug from work and do FUN things....Realizing that having FUN is an important part of living a godly life. Yes! Who would have thought that joy was so integral to holiness? It's like a giant secret lying out in the open. So, I am pursuing it through music (playing violin for His glory), through written word (writing creative poetry again), through action (exercising and running through grass, climbing trees), and by recovering the silliness which was fading away from me all too quickly. At the same time, rejoicing rejoicing and rejoicing in the newness of life with Him--I have been set free from an old old sin, a chain so long is stretched back generations. The chain has been snapped! I used to be emotionally abusive to myself and to my children. I sought the Lord and He heard me and He set me free from all my fears! A weight lifted off my back as I realized that I no longer have to struggle on my own. He fought for me and won! Isn't He great...
Granted, I'm taking care to stay away from my old haunts (places called "staying awake late at night" and "not eating well") and keeping good company (Jesus, John Eldridge, John Piper) to discover what God wants my life to be...How to give Him the glory.
Right now, Lily has fallen asleep and I am off to work...
Praise Him at all times, ye people!
