4000 posts - What a remarkable journey, taking it one day at a time!

 

Today, marks a huge milestone for me and the 'Living in Grace' ministry. When I started out writing my thoughts and reflections in 2007, I never dreamt that I would one day reach 4000 blog posts. I am truly humbled by God's grace and guidance over the past 17 years; as well as being deeply encouraged by your willingness to read, comment and share my 'ramblings.' So, I thank you from the depth of my heart for being a part of this ministry.

As I reflect on the writing journey, I feel that it has only been possible by taking it one day at a time. I know that it sounds like a cliche, but this has been my reality. In the ideal world, I would love to have a few days each week to sit and write, but my life doesn't give me that gift at present. However, by choosing to be intentional for 20 minutes day, I have witnessed how God can add the collective minutes (and blog posts) into something unique. 

I am grateful for God's grace in my life, and I hope that I have been able to convey some of this amazing grace to you and your community. This verse has meant a lot to me over the past 17 years and share it again with us all:

"From his fullness we have all received grace upon grace" - John 1:16 (ESV)

May God bless you abundantly, as you choose to follow Jesus, ONE DAY AT A TIME. Thank you once again for giving of your time to read these posts. 

"The life of faith is lived one day at a time, and it has to be lived - not always looked forward to as though the "real" living were around the next corner. It is today for which we are responsible. God still owns tomorrow." - Elisabeth Elliot

Living in Grace

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1500 Thank you's

I noticed that during the last few days I reached the milestone of 1500 blog posts. So I just wanted to thank you all for taking the time to read these thoughts and devotions. I love the fact that God uses each post to touch someones life and often I only find out weeks or months later. God is so good. So, let me say again.... 1500 THANK YOU'S to you all!

I am often asked, 'how do you decided what to write?' The simply answer is this - "I write what I am prompted or compelled to write." I don't usually plan anything, I try to listen to the prompting of the Spirit and then I type away. It is up to God to use it as he wants to. Keeping it simple, is what I like to do.

The first post I wrote was back in 2007, but it was only in 2009 that I committed to write as often as I could. I have loved the discipline and challenge of doing this, but I am kept accountable by the fact that you are willing to read it daily. Your comments, prayers and feedback help me to carry on. Glancing back over the topics that I have written on, it seems that some of my favourites topics include:

Christian Life
Prayer
Hope
Psalms
Grace

The reason I write is because of this scripture:
"God was so gracious, so very generous - here I am and I am not about to let his grace go to waste." - 1 Corinthians 15:10

May God bless you today. And remember that I love to hear from you, so send me a comment when you get a chance.

Living in Grace
D3LM3