I posted on Facebook the other day an incident about my girls:
Rachel had decided to play hide and seek with Carly but didn't tell her that was what she was doing. So from a hidden part of the house, Rachel is yelling, at the top of her voice:
"Come find me!" "COME FIND ME!!!!!!"
Because Carly didn't know what in the WORLD Rachel was doing, Carly yelled back, equally loud:
"NUH-HUH!!!!!!! NUH-HUH!!!!!!!!"
This exchange went on for several minutes until Rachel gave up and finally came out of hiding. Innocent as it was, I gulped back tears....isn't Rachel's cry for someone to come find her the cry of every individual in the world? And isn't Carly's response the world's response?
I had posted on Facebook how thankful I was, that there IS a God who created us, loves us, redeemed us, made a way for us, and faithfully says, "Come, all you who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest."
I ended my "status update" with that verse. It was enough for Facebook. But not for you. Not for you dear friends. Friends who have quietly read and encouraged and some times commented, asking nothing of me, and graciously receiving the tidbits I'm able to post on this blog....there is more I need to tell you.
I am weary. In varying degrees and ways, accounting for several factors, I find myself weary at the start to this new year. And as I discuss this weariness with the Lord and ask Him, how I can maintain a state of "rest" in this relationship I have with Him, and what that might look like (for His kind of "rest" is not related whatsoever to lethargy), I sense Him telling me to release some good things in order to narrow my focus for higher quality; higher quality relationship, higher quality output; higher quality rest.
I have been stretched thin as of late...the areas I feel responsible for are more than the Lord has for me right now and I need to step back for a time. Reassess, regroup, rest. Then perhaps, reestablish. And so, my treasured gift in bloggy-land...it is with a sad, but relieved heart to tell you that I will not be blogging on Daily Faith. I'm not sure how long this pause will last. It will not be one day longer than the Lord requires for I love sharing with you and hearing from you. And as fun and as good as it might be to blog....it is not so good for me right now.
I pray you understand. I pray you will give me patience. I pray you will still come back and visit from time to time to see if I have started blogging again.
The Lord bless you and keep you. May He make His face to shine upon you and give you peace. I love you so.
Jody, I hope that in due time you are able to rest in His assurance and find a peace from within knowing you are doing only what He is asking of you in this season. I can't believe that it has been a year (almost) since we came together and formed a special bond with our Siestas - I may have been silent way more often than not, but I have "walked" this year with you in gratitude for your humble honesty, insights and love for your LORD. Will check back in once in a while just in case you get the urge....
ReplyDeleteLove from your Siesta Kathy
It is amazingly difficult to step back from ministry (and quite honestly, that is what your blog is!). But, as you said, less time DOING makes for more time BEING. Thank you for your insights & sharing though, Jody! I so appreciate all your stories & wisdom, and will look forward to attending one of your talks at a women's conference someday!! :) Btw, I recently heard someone referring to the SHESpeaks conference, and recalled your desire to go...God has given you a gift, and I know He will use you however, wherever, and whenever He sees fit. Blessings J!
ReplyDeleteYou posted on my blog the day I laid it down. I understand where you are coming from, here. Weary. Tired. In need of God's rest.
ReplyDeleteIt has been 5 months of deep healing and resting, and now I'm back to blogging while you are soaking in the LORD's restoration.
It is a beautiful place to be. I look forward to all He does within you during this time. Hugs and blessings!