Ghosting
Okay, it's been a hot minute.
I just disappeared on you; sorry about that.
I hate it when people ghost me, and here I went ahead and did it to you. Tsk, tsk.
How have you been?
Are you enjoying the allergy-inducing Spring revival out there?
Feeling a bit freaked out by all the freak-out-inducing things happening in the world?
Waking up on a Monday ready to finally accomplish the things you set out to do (for sure this time)?
Yeah, same here (sniff, sniff).
A lot has been happening here since we last connected.
I am in the “final” editing stage of my book Journey From the Ashes
I did a TED Talk-type testimonial called a "When Story," where I talked about how the book came to be and how God rescued me.
I was a guest on a podcast and shared the information about said story
I went hiking in Utah and didn't fall off a cliff or injure myself (can I get an Amen)
I also surpassed my exercise goals by spending my weekends cleaning up our yard so I could put out a copious amount of yard decor (my sister is smiling down from heaven; I just know it)
I put my phone down and fasted on social media and instead took care of friends and family who needed some love and support
There's more to share, but enough of all that.
Here's something that is on my mind today.
Are YOU ready?
I mean really ready.
As I listened to the podcast this morning, I heard a strength within my voice (and also noticed I say "yeah" a lot) that I don't recall hearing before.
Something has changed within me. I can't quite figure it out.
A knowing that I get to decide what happens now.
A knowing that I am worthy of a great life.
A knowing that the stories of the past do not define my present or my future.
A knowing that God is with me, no matter which way I go.
A knowing that I am not alone.
A knowing that I am loved. Really loved. Unconditionally loved.
I bought this magnet while I was traveling in Utah.
I HAD to buy it.
I’m assuming this is Jesus. It could be the singer of an 80s hair band, but since I got it a religious store, I’m going to guess I am correct.
Jesus was waiting this whole time for me not just to say, "Yes, I'll follow you," but to mean it.
He's been waiting patiently all along; it just took me 54-ish years to get ready.
Man, God is patient. I don’t know how He does it.
How about you?
Are you ready?
I mean like, really, really, ready?
It doesn't mean you have to do something extravagant.
It could be stopping or starting, saying hello or goodbye, or doing the thing you have always wanted to try.
You may actually have no idea what you are getting ready for.
But there is something within you, calling. God is whispering and beckoning you to move forward and follow Him.
The other voices are gonna tell you that you aren't prepared, you aren't good enough, and you are certainly not worthy.
Lies. From. The. Pit. Of. Hell.
There is only one you, and God has a plan. Even if life isn’t turning out how you thought, something miraculous is happening within you.
You have a wonderful life that is precious and impermanent.
So, whatcha gonna do?
I know, how about you get ready and get going!
God is ready when you are.
Proverbs 3: 5-6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways, submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.