I have been struggling this week with prioritizing the various things on my ever-growing to-do list.
I have even toyed with the idea of LEAVING the blogiverse for a time. But then I remembered my commitments:
- #Write28Days
- Launch Team book reviews
- 6-Word Poetry (I missed this week)
- #FiveMinuteFriday
- #Grace&Truth
- #TellHisStory
- #InspireMeMonday
So.
For now.
I will leave the idea of leaving where it is and keep on writing.
#Write28Days #Write28Days2022 # W28D #Leave #FMF #FiveMinuteFriday #IMM #Grace&Truth #InspireMeMonday
My Life in Our Father's World 
“When you feel like giving up, remind yourself of the reason you do what you do”. And you have also built a blogging structure. That’s what I learnt from this post. I pray God continually strengths you ❤️
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Thank you for your words of encouragement.
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Sometimes we all need a break. It’s not a bad thing
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No it’s not.
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This is a reoccurring question for me also. Every time I contemplate leaving, God sends encouragement that keeps me going. When it’s time to leave the blog, I trust He will let me know as clearly as He encourages me to keep going.
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I feel the same way!
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You sound like me, Barb. I usually don’t get to bed until after midnight, but when it gets past 1:00, I think Someone is trying to tell me that something has to go! Prioritizing isn’t easy, but not doing it can run you down.
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Exactly 👍
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Glad you’re not leaving. You inspire me!
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Aww…thanks
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I left my writing for a while. But now I am back doing the 28 day challenge (and some of these words have been quite a challenge) and writing for 5 minute Friday. I have so many things to do every day and I just cannot get it all done. Like you, I need to prioritize. But my writing is a priority for me even if the only thing I write is a simple blog.
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Agree ✔️
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Barb, Having a “why” for the things we do or commit to doing helps us incorporate intentionality in our choices and keeps us going when we hit those rough spots!
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Good point
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Yes, it is hard to continue to leave when we feel there are still things to be done! 🙂 But moving on our journey is necessary.
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Yes it is
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May the Lord give you wisdom in your writing and in your commitments. May He protect your time so that when you sit down to write, it is a sweet time with Him and a productive writing time.
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Yes!
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And my reply is, “Thank you God for letting this sister keep writing!” I know what you mean though, with it being tax season, I am not doing as much reading on WP, or writing as much, but some days Holy Spirit just tells me “You need to post this NOW!” So I do. I’m so glad I will still be reading what you are putting out there!
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I appreciate your encouragement.
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I’ve been your encourager here and will continue to do so. I would only add from personal experience that sometimes that sense of uneasiness is God speaking to our heart about changing gears. Blessings in all you do for Him Barb!
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Thank you, my friend.
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I really truly want to leave,
sometimes, this writing gig,
because I have come to believe
that it’s all too big,
to try to make a kind of sense
from these days of trial;
it all seems just like pretense
to raise my head and smile,
but then the answer comes to me,
not loud, but calm and still,
that all that I have to be
is what will shine God’s will,
and I don’t need to seek perfection,
but let my heart be God’s reflection.
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Y E S !
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Glad you decided to stay a while longer. That’s commitment, LOL.
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There are things I want to leave but I have a commitment I need to fulfill. I need to remember why I am doing those things in the first place. Maybe an evaluation and a cutting back, instead of fully leaving might be more helpful? Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you Cindy, I have been looking at where I can cut back.
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I can understand what your saying Barbara, I have recently had to cut back on some things so that I could make best use of my time. I found that the quality of my work was falling and something had to change. It is a work in progress at present with me. I pray that you find time to rest and regain some strength Barbara, may God guide and bless you richly sister,
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I will!
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Sometimes we have to cut down the time we spend on our blogs or reading other blogs. Our blogs have to fit in with our lives and our emotional and mental energy reserves!
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Amen to that! Thanks, Valerie.
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Any new books in the works?
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Yes, the third and last in the Ravenna series!
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Oh….very exciting
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Yes!
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Consider your why. Pray about it. I recently cut back on blogging so I would have more time for other creative endeavors. Sometimes it’s not an all or nothing answer 😊. You have important words to say, and your Father knows best how you can say them.
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Thank you Anita. I tend to be an all-or-nothing girl, but a compromise is probably the better avenue.
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I completely understand. Sometimes it’s all about finding the right balance. Let me know when you figure it out so you can teach me how! LOL
Blessings,
Tammy
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