Seems to be a common theme in our lives these days. Often, we work for years at something that doesn't quite "make it." My first novel. My husband's first manufacturing business. All that invested energy and time and sweaty work (husband owns the "sweaty work" part). All the dredging deep for rich characterization and resonating truths that readers will stand up and proclaim from rooftops! (Bear with me. A writer is nothing if not dramatic.)
All of that ... wasted? Not by a long shot. Because, as this blog proclaims, and I believe with all my heart (most days, anway), the journey is the thing that matters. The tool God uses to shape and hone and refine and lay a foundation of strength for the path we're called to walk. His strength, specifically.
Chronicles 15:7: "But you, be strong and do not lose courage, for there is reward for your work." And in Hebrews 12:1 Paul reminds us, "... let us run with endurance (patience) the race that is set before us."
Certainly, it is good to have a end to journey toward, whether it is paying off a new machine or completing a book or finishing your first blog post! Step by step, we'll get there, knowing we serve a faithful King who leads us ... patiently.
Thanks for stopping by. Come back often and share the journey with me!
Yea, I'm so excited you entered the blogging world!
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HI! I just started a blog too this past week. funny. Mine isn't quite as inspiring or as pretty as yours... yet. :) I think I need to read some directions!
ReplyDeleteI've seen you sweaty and hard at work ... "Have you seen the Tabernacle??" ;)
ReplyDeleteAnd, yes, it means both in this sentence. Lol
So good to see you blogging, Miriam. I'll be looking forward to many good reads in the future. We'll continue to support each other!
ReplyDeleteHi Miriam, thanks for letting me know about your blog. I recently started one, too, and would be honored to have you check it out and follow me. It's http://JulieSurfaceJohnson.blogspot.com.
ReplyDeleteHi Miriam,Good to see you in the blogosphere. (sp?) Don't put your novel in a drawer after one glowing rejection--spiff it up and send it out again!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Ann
Come visit my blog when you get a chance.
http://annshorey.blogspot.com/
Thank you, ladies, for your support and encouragement! Yes, Christina, I went to the Tabernacle and came back with a treasure in my heart.
ReplyDeleteAnn, that story has been spiffed so many times it's patent leather. I'm ready for some comfortable walking shoes! :)
Miriam - finally got it working so you know I'm your girl! Great to see your blog, now you have to post & keep us updated. :) I'm reading your words and it sounds like your voice, which I always love to hear. Did you ever get around to The Shack that we talked about in Feb? Love to hear your thoughts
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