Seeing Anew

Source: 30seconds.com

Every year, around this time of year, it is a good practice to take an inventory of what you do with all those moments in your life--big and small--and why.

Why do I read the books that I do?

Why do I blog?

Why do I homeschool?

What things do I need to do more of?  Less of?

What things do I want to become better at doing this year?

The list of inventory quesitons can go on and on, I am sure!

One thing I have slowed down to consider so far this year, in my own life, is why I blog.

I consider this area quite a bit, actually, but I love the way it was simply put in the Dakota Fanning version of the movie Charlotte's Web:

"A writer changes the way people see the world, or at least a pig."

Aww, yes, THIS is why I blog!

I hope in some way, dear reader, I have helped you see something in your life in a new and fresh way.

I hope I have shown you a different way to see frustrating situations with your children.

I hope I have shown you a fresh way to read your Bible.

I hope I have shown you a more natural way to clean your house.

I hope I have sparked some wonder and awe in your spirit as you encounter the natural world.

I hope I have offered up some refreshing reading ideas, for yourself, and with your children.

And I hope you have understood that I am not flawless or perfect in any way.

We all need authentic, redemptive community, don't we, dear friend?  We need to hear each other's stories, and we need to have the courage to share them with one another, even when it is not popular or when it makes us feel weak or less than.

Because, what is the point of it all, right?

Is it not to honor God and give Him ALL the glory?

So this year, let's, you and I, be intentional.  Let's cultivate real relationships and dive deep into God's word, be honest and confess our sin, and enjoy the beauty of it all--even in all the mess.

And let's see the world differently, come 2019...