Darkness vs light.

There is a place of dark that is so soothing. It fixes immediately. It then quickly dies and turns to despair. It grows in an effort to remain sustainable but it only leads to death.
There is a place of light, it is so soothing. It fixes immediately. It radiates in your soul, resonating peace. It grows and bears fruit.
You know the touch of the light, but some seasons the darkness lingers. The dawn doesn't break. It casts a shadow on the light, calling you to sleep. You almost give in. It is easier than having to fight it.
But, if you wait on the light your strength will be renewed.
  

The truth will set you free.

I am overwhelmed with good anxiety. I mean, the anxiety is still not good, but it is coming from things that are inspiring. Summer I hate sometimes. Like I have said, it brings disconnect. I am waiting for the peace to return as programs and schedule return.
Last week at the return of our mom's group, we began spiritual scrapbooking. It is forcing me to look internally. To look at decisions and where God has had his hand in my life. I love it.
Yesterday was a day of celebration at our church as the pastor and congregation shared in commemorating the day that the baptist and pentecostal churches in our town, joined as one. It has been a work of God. For years churches fell apart as the people wandered from denomination to denomination. I was drawn back into this town, and this church, not coincidentally, but to feast on the fruit of forgiveness and unity. And it was definitely against my will. God had plans.
Tonight I start a study of Daniel. It is another Beth Moore study and I am super excited to see what God brings in my life because of it. The last study, Esther, had a great impact around here.
All of these things bring encouragement, hope, and a remembrance of where God has brought us/me and that he has begun something that he will finish. Summer has been a losing fight it feels, but now I am drawn into my hiding place. My God. My truth.

running in flip-flops

I am a little excited today. Life has been a little bit of chaos. Tomorrow our family starts the next stage of life; Aidy is in full days of kindergarten. He is so ready. I have already been teaching him to read and he is doing great. He needs to go go go all day and I think that this transition will give me more patience and him more calmness. And, it will give me time to encourage Gemma and read to her.
I took the kids for a walk today and went for a run with Aiden. I can't wait to have time to do more of this. I NEED to get out of the house and we were walking when Aiden was in preschool. It helps. Summer has been too busy somehow.
This is my favorite time of year and I am a bit inspired....