For those that are avid readers, when you find a book
that you absolutely love, coming to the end of it can be sad. You read and
engross yourself in the story only to get to the end and you want it to
continue. Great are the books in a series where you know the next novel will be
out soon and you can continue the story you've grown to love.
That is where I am today....
Today begins a week of closing chapters in my life.
Chapters that have been opened for many years with such depth and beauty but
the time has come to close them and it's hard. What a beautiful part of my
story! It has been a time of much growth in Christ, sweet memories and, of
course, wonderful relationships that I am thankful will continue on to the
sequel.
But even as those chapters in my life will close, I
stand amazed as the dawn of a new novel is beginning...the sequel to an ongoing
story. Yes, there is the heartache of endings but there is also the excitement
of new beginnings. All my lessons learned and life experiences will ultimately be
part of a larger story.....the story that God is writing on my life. It is a
continuation and I trust the Author and all that He has in store as He pens
every page.
HIStory is MY story!
I'm so eternally grateful that my Heavenly Father is
the Author of my life! He can pen the pages so beautifully and orchestrate
every word and detail so much better than I could ever attempt. At times, I'm
not sure what genre of novel it is. Lol! Some days it feels like a mystery,
some days it feels like a thriller, and some days it feels as though it could
be a book of comedy. But in reality, it is a love story! It is the story of a
loving Father ushering his daughter through this life on a journey as she seeks
His will, making mistakes along the way, but ultimately growing in the love of
her Father as she strives to be obedient to Him. The story is mine and He is
still penning the pages of my life. It will never be on the New York Times Best
Seller list but it is #1 on God's list and that is what matters!
So through the drama, the mystery, the romance, the
hilarity, the "realness"...I go forward today a blank page ready to
be filled with ink from the pen of my Father as he continues my
story.....HIStory! I will walk boldly and courageously sharing His message, as
He has called me to, and I will sing His praises as He continues to unfold this
beautiful love story.
To God be the glory!
“And I am certain that God, who began the good work
within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when
Christ Jesus returns.”
Philippians 1:6 (NLT)
“Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths. Guide
me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you
all day long.”
Psalm 25:4-5 (NIV)
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