Absenteeism and a Myriad of Changes

     I never in a million years thought I'd be typing away, trying to find some sort of organization to the chaotic thought processes in my mind on this little blog again. I've felt the absence of conveying my thoughts this way for a long time and even if the extent of the reach this blog offers is to no one but myself, I will still feel as though I've glorified the Lord in some way, by spreading His Gospel message around for the world to read. After many discouraging years of blogging before now, I gave up in 2015. I had no more words to say, my personal life was chaotic, and I was simply burnt out. Burnt out from trying to be the best, the most eloquent, and somehow entertaining. That is never what the Lord asked of me, though. He desires obedience from me and that is what I will give.

   I'm beginning to understand that while life is crazy, messy, heartbreaking, inspiring, awe-filled, soul-crushing, and beautiful all at the same time, God brings all of those things forth so we can experience life fully. The last four years of my life have brought a whirlwind of change, some heart wrenching and others satisfying to the soul. In everything, though, He is still faithful: just as He promises.While the reality of blogging is going to be difficult for me to undertake as a constant in my life, the recharge and revamp of this blog seems necessary for me. I feel like God is leading me back to it and I am eager to see where this journey takes me. My encouragement for today is this, friends: live. Live life as fully, as authentically, and as dedicated to God and His calling for you as you can. Life is fleeting. We are a mere breath in this world and then we are gone. This is your opportunity. Embark on the journey that God would take you on. Rest in His love. Fly with His courage. Be all that He asks you to be. He deserves more and nothing less.

With love,
Kelsey