I’ve been quiet for a while when it comes to this site because I’ve needed to take every spare moment to re-focus. It’s been an awesome journey and from it has come a sweet closeness to my Heavenly Father. I’ve read and internalized a few books: “Damsels in Distress” by Martha Peace, “Victory over the Darkness” by Neil Anderson; and a DVD “1-2-3- Magic” by Thomas Phelan (on managing difficult behavior in children).

I know it doesn’t sound like much but I usually get about 1.5 to 2 hours a day to do something like reading and thinking so it takes a while to read books and process info. These books and my time with the Lord have helped get me off the plateau i was sitting on.

Every believer goes through seasons of plateaus. For me it happens when I put more attention on my schedule and the things I have to “do” than on God. I forget how to be still and know Him. I get in a rut and eventually lose sight of what is important.

One day I wrote in my journal: God, what are you thinking!! (Not so much as a question, but as a plea for help.)

Amos 4:13 - You reveal Your thoughts your thoughts to man
Ps 92:5 - . . .how profound are Your thoughts
Isa 55 - Your thoughts are not my thoughts. Your ways are not my ways.

I don’t always respond positively to unexpected surprises or unexpected responsibilities. But, God, You are wise. You are in control. You have a purpose in mind. I want to relax and enjoy the life you have given me. I want to watch in wonder at the things You do. I don’t want to miss Your blessings! I want to trust You!

Psalm 37: 3- 6