Wow, what a year! I must admit, it has not been an easy one by any means! Uncertainty in all areas of life, both personal and on the worldly scene. One of my favorite radio personalities Todd Friel asked the question the other day "Where are YOU registering on the joy-o-meter this Christmas season, in comparison with others?" I had to agree with his thoughts that perhaps we were not designed to carry the weight of the world...and that the constant slew of negative news from a crazy number of platforms and from all over the world can be detrimental to our emotional and physical wellbeing and actually make us less effective, leave us feeling helpless and overwhelmed. And probably, we have enough burdens and heartache all our own. Its true, there has been a lot of heavy stuff going on this year and yeah, its important to be informed. But I've learned over the years that the more out of control things seem, the more clearly we will see God work. And that most of what I see in news stories are things that I have absolutely no ability to change or control in a real, tangible way. It's helped me to focus BIG on what I can change...my own heart, my own behavior, my own giving to ministries that affect our communities, and taking actual steps to better serve each and every precious human being I come in contact with. Especially my own family. When you know just how much you are loved, when you have been given such an incredible gift, how could you NOT pass it along! Our joy should be as hard to keep in as my husbands farts seem to be. (HAHA He's gonna kill me for that.)
Seriously though...it's hard even to fathom that the God of the universe humbled himself and came as a baby. Born in a stable. For ME. It leaves me in wonder and awe as we approach Christmas. No matter our circumstances, there is joy to be had and hope beyond measure!
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HELLOI'm Lydia. Mom to one wild barefoot fluffy headed toddler, a herd of cows, flock of sheep, a group of too many chickens and a neglected garden that against all odds, survives. Married to a wonderful husband with an equal number of titles and jobs...Dad, bro, (also as in, "bro, get over here gimme a hug") hydro-electric power plant mechanic, volunteer firefighter, fixer of all things with wheels and engines. (Ya, I'm proud of him.) Farm life, family, coffee, and Jesus make my world go round. Archives
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