A New Path

I kind of thought I was done blogging for awhile. In each journal entry during my cancer treatment and healing period, I poured out an extremely personal season of my life. And in doing so, it left my “testimony tank” feeling empty and dry. I didn’t know what to do next, so I waited and prayed.

During this dry period, I was involved in a Bible study called Experiencing God – Knowing and Doing the Will of God. I had actually gone through the study at least 2 other times in the past, but for some reason, it really clicked with me this time. In the 12-week study, I learned to wait on God, hear His voice and be quick to obey. The study also emphasized that God speaks through prayer, Bible study, circumstances and the church (body).

Soon after I began the study, I received an email from a friend asking why I had stopped blogging. I explained I wasn't sure what I was supposed to write about and was waiting on God for direction. I didn't want to blog just to blog. I shared with her that God had given me a specific purpose in the beginning of my journey and I had been praying for that same inspiration and direction again. My friend encouraged me to keep writing, as reading my weekly posts had given her strength through some tough times in her own life. I was humbled to think that something 'plain ol me' had written could make a difference in someone's life.

A week or so later, another friend wrote and asked if she could share some of my written testimony in her ladies' church gathering. She also encouraged me by saying my words were an inspiration to her and added, please continue to write! The ladies she shared my testimony with were stirred and asked for my blog address—eager to read some of my previous posts. Once again, humbleness embraced me, and I thought, Okay God, what are you doing here?

Both of my friends had no idea how their kind words were an answer to my prayer. God was speaking through them and I was learning to listen.

So I guess I write all of this to say, I prayed, I waited, I listened and God spoke. He has given me direction once again, and it feels good. 

Thank you, not only to those mentioned above, but to others who have encouraged me to continue on with this blog. Although my life is moving forward on a new path of trusting Him, God's purpose is the same.

It's still all about the relationship.