What drives you, makes you want to roll out of bed to start a new day?
My co-worker Jan, had a passion. She lived and breathed bowling—claiming that working in a bowling alley would be her dream job. It’s what she loves.
A reality TV personality feels farm life is the way to live. No such thing as too many critters to care for, and growing a vegetable garden to be the ultimate. It grounds them in living simply.
In a previous life, I lived and breathed quilt-making. Sometimes it brought on humorous moments. On a particular fabric shopping trip, I encountered a shopper in an indecisive predicament. Should she buy this fabric or that? Upon hearing what her desired outcome would be, I offered my opinion; then moved on. At the cutting table I overheard her question the employee, “Does she work here?”
My heart was in encouragement mode.
Time has passed. I no longer work outside the home. While I continue to watch home improvement shows, quilting has almost become non-existent. The stash remains, waiting for me to make something beautiful. I look forward to that day. Working with my hands in making something purposeful feeds my soul. But it wasn’t what I was created to do.
Unexpectedly, writing has become my new thing. Sharing life experiences that others might relate to gives me satisfaction. It grew into One Day Wonders, Ordinary Days Becoming Extraordinary being published. Telling about Jesus’ involvement in my life has made an amazing difference to what could have been bad or at least frightening experiences. It’s what I do.
My heart wishes to encourage your heart.
Life is full of turns and you may find yourself in a place never imagined. Have your changes impacted your life in a good way—do your current days fulfill you?
Consider allowing Jesus to become a larger part of your life. Trust me, no, trust him, there is no part of life on earth he does not have access to. That can be both frightening and comforting! But it helps to know he does good. I can attest to that!
Know too, that you have been handmade by Jesus. He considers you to be beautiful and created for a specific purpose. Having a relationship with him brings Jesus great satisfaction and feeds your soul.
One Day Wonders with JBK 