This probably seems like a totally out of the blue thing, but it really isn't. It's been simmering in my mind for a while, but haven't made any hasty decision about it. Well, now I have come to a decision. The decision is to stop blogging. It may just be for a while, or it may be for a long time. But until further notice, I will not be posting anything. (I will leave it up, however)
Why? There are a few reasons, but the number one reason is because although I really enjoy writing and blogging, it is something that has become a weight. Not a burden, a weight. Something that gets in the way of my calling of being a full time wife, mother, teacher, homemaker, and woman of God. I have been struggling for several months now. Feeling chronically overwhelmed and never feeling like I am able to do everything that needs to be done. And after a particularly thought-provoking Bible reading on Sunday that seemed to be the final confirmation that the Lord has been tugging at my conscience, I knew it was His voice, telling me to cut out those extras in my life. Blogging, reading others' blogs, which I enjoy as much as writing my own, and anything on the computer that is not productive or necessary. No, this wasn't something I wanted to hear (submission comes slowly for me). But I have already reaped the benefits of cutting out computer time. I have justified it many times in the past as "needed down time" or doing it because I don't have energy to go full steam all the time. But God will give the needed energy, and if not, I will sit with my dear children or read from the pile of books I have waiting to be read, or plan, or get organized! (ha!)
So, fellow bloggers, if you don't see me commenting on your blogs very often, it is not because I don't love you or appreciate your blogs! I have so enjoyed all my blogger friends and visiting others via the internet. Maybe when I have fewer responsibilities or become more organized and efficient it will become possible to reconnect. For now, goodbye! Thank you so much for your support and kind comments over the past few years. I truly love all my sisters (and brothers, though I doubt many if any read this blog) in Christ!
"Let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us......looking unto Jesus." Hebrews 12:1,2
And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. Gal. 6:9
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I will miss your posts on homemaking and your lovely daughters, but I completely understand. Our roles as keepers at home and serving the Lord must come before blogging, yet it is hard to do both sometimes.
Blessings as you serve the Lord!
Elizabeth
I'll miss your posts! It is always blessing to follow as He leads, though...
I'll miss your posts, too, but I completely understand. I should be doing this to, it's so hard to balance all my duties and computer time! It's just so much easier to sit down and read someone's blog instead of doing something more profitable.
It's a hard thing to admit you have to cut back on things you love to do, but once the decision is made, can be such a relief. We'll miss you!
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