At the beginning of the "school year" I couldn't help but feel a little overwhelmed by the things I had agreed to do. Although I felt slightly overwhelmed, I also felt peace because I knew God was in control. I never agreed to do anything without praying about it first. Once my heart was at peace, I agreed. Now, the pace as lessened and I feel as though I need to let a few things go. Oddly enough, it's not what I thought I would have been letting go either. I also wonder why I am pulled to let some of the activities go now that I actually have the time to do them all.
Why didn't I let them go when I didn't have the time? Was I being tested to see if I had truly let God take control? Whatever the reason was/is, I feel a peace about the things I am saying good-bye to and the things I am going to continue to do.
Many are the plans of a man's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails. Proverbs 19:21
My confirmation of one the activities I am going to continue to pursue came in the form of dreams. Not just one, but 2. I feel as though I was being reassured that I am on the right path. Although I have prayed about it (many times), it's the only thing I still have yet to completely surrender to God. I still try to get in the way and think it's something I am doing, sometimes forgetting He doesn't need me. I will know I have completely surrendered it to Him when I stop holding back and do more than I should and not the bare minimum.
good-bye BSF
good-bye story time at the library
(at least for now)
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Oh Natasha, I totally understand having to let things go...
I've had to (willingly) put aside some things for a season. But remember, it is only a season that you say good bye to some things. Others, it is forever.
My "job" right now requires more of me than I have at times. And when I add other outside "stuff" to the mix, it makes it even harder. However, when I follow His leading and allow my first love of home and family to dictate the choices I make, it is so much more fluid and freeing.
We'll miss you at the library, but I know that if you are obeying Him by stepping back, it can only bring blessings!
Love to you and yours.
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