It’s the end of 2023. Can you believe it? The days seem to be racing by all too quickly. I’m trying to savor December and the Christmas season this year by just being present and enjoying how my kids wonder at the lights, presents, music, and cookies. I’ve been silent on my blog for a bit as I have been processing and praying over my writing.
I feel like I’ve finally narrowed my vision and goal for my writing, which I think every writer needs to do. It’s not easy. I think one of my hesitations in narrowing my focus is leaving people out and not relating to others. But realistically, no matter what, I won’t meet everyone where they are at and won’t relate to all.
As I’ve prayed over it, my focus has narrowed to what I’m passionate about. Serving my family in the mission field where God has placed me – my home and encouraging other mamas who are there as well. Teaching my kids at home and supporting those who have made that decision. Living as sustainable a life as we can by growing, raising, and making things from and on our property.
It may seem like it’s not much different than before. And maybe it’s not. It’s just clearer in my mind now and I’m excited for it! Everyone is always welcome to come, read, think, engage, and contact me, whether you live this way or not! Maybe you’re wondering and dreaming of this life. Well, hopefully I can encourage you on!
Welcome. Or maybe I should say, welcome back! Let’s journey together!
While we’re on the subject of focusing our efforts, how are you focusing this Christmas season? Are you stopping? Are you breathing? Are you sitting still in the dark by your tree with lights on? I hope so!
We often think of Christmas as the time when a sweet baby was born, angels sang, shepherds stared in awe, and wise men brought presents. This year I’ve been thinking a lot about why. He came not to be a sweet baby, not to melt our hearts with his cuteness, not to receive gifts.
He came to be ridiculed for his ideas and teachings. He came to be tortured at the hands of the most experienced torturers. He came to be betrayed, forgotten, left, spit on, sneered at. And he came to die the worst death the Romans had ever invented, one saved for the worst of the worst.
He also came to overcome. Not necessarily earthly obstacles, but heavenly ones. He came to give you and me the opportunity to be in Paradise with him.
There’s focus for you! An unyielding spirit and focus no matter the consequences! Jesus never wavered. For you. For me. Because he loves us that much. His love was so great, his focus was set and secure. That’s focus!
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