I have been recalibrating and realigning priorities. I tend to do this once in awhile (so that I don’t get tooo distracted!). I  want to be cautious and intentional about the way I live and this gets EASILY forgotten if/when i’m busy, stressed, runningabout. I find this stocktake a very useful practice in the midst of my busyschedule.

I don’t do this often enough. But each time I feel the effects of depending on my own strength (i.e. incomplete/empty?), I know what is to be done! By God’s grace, I hope He reminds me before I get on empty. Hurhur.

Each time I go through this process, I plug myself into Klove (a really cool radio station) and surf sites to get inspired. I also read the Word by selecting a particular topic I want to get through for the day. My journal is open and my heart feels like mashed potatoes most of the time as I look at myself, my direction, what I want to do and how to get there. I am thankful for the accomplishments He’s brought and the grace He’s shown through people. And the many opportunities that are thrown to me allatthesametime!

Whatever that is broken or spoilt (harhar), I pray it transforms and that God can use them. To make me bolder, softer, more gracious, more beautiful (?). Oh, am I glad God’s grace is BIG and BOUNTIFUL and not to human understanding!!

While doing my mandatory surfing during this time (I surf NPO sites, things that inspire and read up on friends/family who have huge hearts…) I chanced upon Di’s facebook that had pictures tagged on a recent community work her students did.

I think Di does a good job with the kids. Her class organised a thanksgiving meal for the cleaners that serve in her school- and the pictures made my heart mush.(!)

I thought it was BEAUTIFUL.

What is my current season in life? And how can I reflect it such that it gives glory to God? How can I be impactive and fruitful and effective in small ways?

xx

(pics copyright Nicole E.)