I’m really enjoying this blog thing. I have two words for 2018; SIMPLIFY, what I’m doing to grow closer to God and see what He has in store for me (simplifying life to have more tome to draw near to my Potter). CREATE, creating makes me feel alive and brings me great joy.
This blog is creating something so beautiful for me, but I’m being so encouraged by others as they read it. It’s creating something beautiful for them too.
As I was reflecting on that, this thought struck me “I’m finding a new beautiful me because I lost you.” In the moment that is heart wrenching and the tears are immediately there, big wet tears. For a moment I felt bad and so sad, that it took losing my husband for me to do what I’ve longed to do for years. Then I take a deep breath and I see the beauty in honoring Rob’s life by doing what I was meant to do. It made me think of the phrase “beauty from ashes”, so I looked up the verse.
Isaiah 61:3 And provide for those who grieve in Zion, to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of His splendor.
Father, may we all look for our crown of beauty, the oil of joy and the garment of praise in all circumstances of life, especially the losses that cause our grieving. The loss of a job, a home, a family (divorce), or a beloved person. As we struggle with why, help us to find nuggets of what can be because of our loss. Amen
Grace Under Pressure 
I love reading your blog:) it is amazing how God is using your process to help others!
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