I have gone through seasons in this little ol’ blog where I felt compelled to write.  Couldn’t wait to share and it energized me to do so.

I am not currently in one of those seasons.

That means that this, like many other areas of my life, will just have to be a discipline.  I want to record snippets of our lives so I never forget.  Lessons God is teaching me in case they encourage others.  And musings I’m having so I can sort through them in this weird, semi-private yet completely public way called blogging.

So here’s what I have for today.  It won’t be poetry, but it’ll be real.

I’m currently going through a study on the Old Testament tabernacle.  So far we’ve studied the outer court and are diving in deep with the holy place and priesthood.  And the chair/ottoman combo in our living room has turned into my own holy place.  I have a very distinct sense of entering in lately and what a privilege it is.  I find myself wanting to be more sanctified, set apart from the world, as the priests were.  And how God referred to their ministry several times as a gift from Him.  And the significance of Jesus as our Great High Priest.  He is meeting with me.

Our group is embracing the lofty task of memorizing and retaining Matthew chapters 5, 6 & 7.  This will be hard.  But I like how one verse flows to the next.  The Sermon on the Mount would change my life if I let it.

My man has been taking on some new responsibilities at work as well as new disciplines in his personal life.  I love watching him stretch and grow.  He does such a good job of still pouring his primary energies into our family.  The boys and I never get the feeling we’re sliding down his list of priorities.  I’m so proud of that man.

Fall Avoidance has been going well.  I have one new lady that’s had 3 hip surgeries in the last year or two and all but one vertebrae are fused.  Finding exercises that challenge her without stepping over her limitations is tricky.  She has such a good attitude.  All my seniors do and I take so much away from our conversations.  Our bodies are frail, this I know.

I get to go to a free (!) training tomorrow for work in Kansas City with a co-worker of mine.  I’m so excited to be going on a business trip 🙂  This co-worker is a sort of mentor for me, and not just work-related (though she’s a phenomenal instructor).  She’s a believer and regularly challenges me with stuff she says.  I look forward to spending a whole day with her, as usually our relationship is hit-and-miss.  My sweet parents are coming down for the day to watch the boys.  I’m so grateful for their willingness to help.  I hope they take their energy pills.

Our friends continue to amaze me.  We have really great friends.  I’ve been trying to be conscious of thinking of them the way they do us.

Our pastor has been talking about change lately.  There are some changes coming in our church that could make me really bummed if I let my emotions take over.  He’s been challenging us to embrace it rather than endure it.  That’s harder for me than I would like to think it is.  Fortunately, “He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the LORD is the key to this treasure.” (Isaiah 33:6)

And one more sweet treasure for today: “Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth.  As you have sent me into the world, I have sent them into the world.  For them I sanctify myself, that they too may be truly sanctified.” (John 17:17-19)

Hope you’re having a great Wednesday!