Don't Call it a Comeback!
Wow, my family and I have been on such a crazy journey! So, many changes, transitions, questions, relocations, unique conversations, disappointments, funny experiences and weird circumstances. Ha! Despite the whirlwind between my head and my heart — and, while I’m yet to know details about what God is doing next —and, after determining to never blog again — BOOM — I’m blogging! Or, what I now call “online journaling”
So, why start sharing my journal again now? GREAT question! Seriously…. I’m not even sure anyone will read this thing. But, here’s a brief summary of why I’ve landed here and what I hope to accomplish:
First, of all, it’s a God thing.
Yep, I’m playing the God card! Last week the Lord spoke so clearly to my heart about my influence and His desire to open up my life again. Many months ago, I had withdrawn from almost all social interaction. I closed my original Facebook (5000 friends), I closed my Instagram (2500 followers) and I simply stopped podcasting & blogging (500+ subscribers for each, at one time). I pulled away to escape the “noise” of social media and the demands of keeping up many ‘acquaintances’ (who really weren’t friends) Plus, I was in a personal journey to truly discover God’s purpose and plan for the next chapters of my life (still in this…). and, more than anything I needed to deepen my relationships with God & my family. To LOVE bigger & better.
So, I shut things down and… I HAVE LOVED IT! And, during the season of silence, God, in His kindness, has restored me, healed me, refilled me, encouraged me and re-called me. So, I’m tip-toeing back into some of the circles of influence God opens…
I’m also sharing my journal again, because I want others to know how much Jesus loves them.
I want others to know that I’m super imperfect and I have blown it SO many times, yet God loves, forgives, restores and uses messed up, big mouths,, like me. No one is too far to be redeemed — not me or YOU!
These words of Paul to Timothy express my heart about all this:
But I was given mercy so that in me, the worst of all sinners, Christ Jesus could show that he has patience without limit. His patience with me made me an example for those who would believe in him and have life forever. 1 Timothy 1:16
So, IF we’ve been friends for a long time OR you’re just discovering me now; THANK YOU for coming to this page and reading this thing — more importantly, thank you for being part of my life! Please feel free to leave a comment (below) or subscribe to this page so that you get updates or emails whenever I post.
I have also included A LOT of previous journal posts that I would encourage you to check out. I think you’ll find most content relevant, encouraging and honest.
Please check back again soon and IF you like the stuff, share with your friends!
THANKS,
Chilly
