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After the celebrations

 

I hadn’t intended to write for a couple of weeks but found myself looking for something to do. After the December madness and travelling away for Christmas, I gave myself a couple of weeks to relax and enjoy our (mostly) lovely weather. Today, I had lunch out with my husband, sorted some washing, and played the piano which I haven’t done for a while. I love my music but must admit I was a bit rusty. It is one of those things that I find hard to fit into my life. Then I thought of sitting down to read a book! I felt guilty at spending too much time reading, so I need to work on that! However, I do enjoy writing my blog as well, so here I am. I am excited about the coming year. I feel like God has given me some direction about my writing and I am excited about it. My book sits awaiting substantial editing, yet I feel no desire or pressure to work on it. After all this time spent on it, I am feeling God saying ‘no’ or ‘not yet’. So, I trust Him and am happy to leave it on a shelf. Meanwhile, I am looking at putting some of my children’s stories on YouTube and writing a Mother’s Day skit for our church. I used to write and perform in lots of skits but not so much for the last few years. I just feel a bubbling up for certain writing projects, but not for others. Such a relief to know that God is sovereign, has a plan for me, and I can leave it in his hands to stir me up at the right time.

I had a wonderful, relaxing Christmas with my husband and daughter. Our daughter wouldn’t let us do anything, cooking a wonderful breakfast, roast lamb and all the trimmings for Christmas lunch and putting together snack trays throughout the day. We watched many movies over the four days we were there, went out for drives (stopping for coffee of course) and slowed right down. What a blessing it was. She is, indeed, a blessing to us.

I hope you all had a Christmas filled with hope and joy and wish you every blessing for the New Year. I pray, that God will reveal His purpose for you, as you walk through each day. For those who are struggling, our God is able! God bless you and strengthen you.

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