Dear Friends,
I have not been able to post as much as I would have liked this year, especially 'on the home front' updates. But Weekend Words took precedence and sometimes that was all I had time for each week. I had been considering taking a break from my blog, but I received a lovely comment this week from a reader, which I will post here as I don't know if many of you read the comments:
"Dear Lynda, this is one of the most beautiful blog posts I have ever read. I'm a long time admirer of your beautiful blog and writings and when I am faced with uncertainty and hard times, I have been known to reread many of your posts. This one speaks to me wonderfully right now and I thank you for it. God bless you this Christmas season and in the new year to come!"
And I replied:
"Thank you so much for your kind words. It means a lot to me that you took the time to write and tell me you enjoy my post. I was considering whether to keep going with my blog. Life gets busy sometimes and it can be hard to find the time to search out readings and type them up, find photos, etc. But if even only one person is blessed by the writings then I am encouraged, and it is a reason to keep going. We never know what effect a word of encouragement can mean to someone. Thank you and God bless you! xx"
So it looks like you are stuck with me for a bit longer :))
Perhaps it's time you encouraged someone?
Here is a little prayer I read this week. I don't know who the author is...
Bless Us Lord, this Christmas with quietness of mind.
Teach us to be patient and always to be kind.
Show us that in quietness we can feel Your presence near
Filling us with joy and peace throughout the coming year.
This is my wish for all of you and I sincerely thank you for taking the time to visit my blog and read my posts. Have a blessed Christmas! xx
Very glad you are continuing to encourage us all with your writings LK
ReplyDeleteThanks VG xx
DeleteOh, this is beautiful. What an encouragement for you! I am distracted by many things lately. The readings and meditations you put up every weekend are quite an effort on your part, and all so deep and meaningful. If you have to take a break at some point, don't let it be from discouragement, Lynda. I think it's hard for many of us to feel quite the same about blogging in this world situation we're in. xo
ReplyDeleteThank you Lisa. I was very encouraged by the message, and others that friends (like you) post. I think for many of us Christmas, and the lead up, can be a busy, stressful time. I enjoyed it, but I'm pleased to get back to my quiet routine :) xx
DeleteIsn't it awful. It's the best thing that ever happened in this world, and vitally important for us to remember it, but yes, it's hard to not over-do beforehand, and so wonderful to have that peace afterward, like now. I'm enjoying the peace now.
DeleteI don't personally get caught up in all the hyp and commercialism, but somehow, even when we don't, it seems to spill over into our lives. xx
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