I just learned that I was nominated for the Proverbs 25:11 award hosted by Apples of Gold. What a blessing and encouragement, at a moment when I truly needed it. If you are the one that sent in that nomination, thank you! Knowing that Extravagant Grace is a source of encouragement and blessing to you is like a sneak peak at the treasures awaiting me in heaven.
I happen to be in one of those "places" where I've been questioning what I do and why I do it. I wonder, "Am I being still enough?" as the Lord has spent many years teaching me that knowing Him is more important than doing for Him (Psalm 46:10). I question whether my heart is pure in the way I spend my time, or am I looking for approval and acceptance, a tendency that has hovered nearby each and every endeavor (Gal 1:10).
What's the reason behind all this questioning? Well, as I shared yesterday in my thankful Thursday post, I'm seeing with open eyes that God's ways are not my ways. Much of what I thought my life would be about, it is not. Much that I thought I'd be doing, I am not. And in the past few weeks, there have been two significant turns in my life that are clearly leading in a different direction than I expected. I'm still not able to share about those changes publicly, as much as I want to! Hopefully, soon! Both changes will definitely effect the amount of time I have to write over the next few months. As I sit and wait on the Lord to push the puzzle pieces together, I am bewildered and excited all at the same time. It is not what I expected, but I do see the hand of God at work in mighty ways.
Yielding and joyfully submitting is the attitude I want to mark my heart during mark this period in time. Pray for me to live with open hands!! Hopefully, even though writing time will be slim, sharing about God's extravagant grace with you through this process will be abundant. I hope you'll hang tight with me and give thanks to the Lord for the work He is accomplishing!
Thanks, always, for your faithful support and encouraging comments. I struggle to not feel guilty about not being able to get around to your blogs often enough. Time is so limited!! But I do think of you and pray for you often, especially after I read your comments.
In Him, I continue to be awed and serve you!
Elisa
I happen to be in one of those "places" where I've been questioning what I do and why I do it. I wonder, "Am I being still enough?" as the Lord has spent many years teaching me that knowing Him is more important than doing for Him (Psalm 46:10). I question whether my heart is pure in the way I spend my time, or am I looking for approval and acceptance, a tendency that has hovered nearby each and every endeavor (Gal 1:10).
What's the reason behind all this questioning? Well, as I shared yesterday in my thankful Thursday post, I'm seeing with open eyes that God's ways are not my ways. Much of what I thought my life would be about, it is not. Much that I thought I'd be doing, I am not. And in the past few weeks, there have been two significant turns in my life that are clearly leading in a different direction than I expected. I'm still not able to share about those changes publicly, as much as I want to! Hopefully, soon! Both changes will definitely effect the amount of time I have to write over the next few months. As I sit and wait on the Lord to push the puzzle pieces together, I am bewildered and excited all at the same time. It is not what I expected, but I do see the hand of God at work in mighty ways.
Yielding and joyfully submitting is the attitude I want to mark my heart during mark this period in time. Pray for me to live with open hands!! Hopefully, even though writing time will be slim, sharing about God's extravagant grace with you through this process will be abundant. I hope you'll hang tight with me and give thanks to the Lord for the work He is accomplishing!
Thanks, always, for your faithful support and encouraging comments. I struggle to not feel guilty about not being able to get around to your blogs often enough. Time is so limited!! But I do think of you and pray for you often, especially after I read your comments.
In Him, I continue to be awed and serve you!
Elisa
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Congrats my dear friend, very well deserved. I love you.
oh...you so deserve this award :o) congratulations and thank you for always sharing, blessing, and teaching :o)
Congratulations! You really deserve this award!
Don't ever doubt what you do for the Lord dear friend. Writing for His glory is a tremendous blessing in itself. You certainly deserve the nomination and it's because Christ is in you that you bring him so much glory. ((Hugs)) Thank you for being faithful to our Lord.
Elisa, I am praying for your "change of direction" and your desire to please the Lord in it. I have been pondering many of the same things you wrote about here. My motives, heart's condition, etc.
I have a hard time getting around to other blogs as I have alot on my plate-time is limited. But I am glad that I can continue to be a part of blog-world. I have been so blessed to glean from bloggers like you. I have grown from being in the Spirit's fire that blazes in the hearts of the new friends I have met...my blogging sisters.
May the Lord open all the doors He wants you to walk through and may there be light so aparent there that you never doubt it is His direction...
love, Kathy
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Lisa