I’m trying to get some things done this week. If I don’t move forward, I’ll be in a pinch and feeling stressed. When I am too overloaded, I do nothing. So chances are I will be light on my blog posts and visits. I need to be productive.
Here’s where I am:
Reflective. My family and I went to a celebration of life service this weekend for a 13 year old who lost his battle with cancer. The service was full of songs and testimonies. Truly it was life-giving to all who were present. God was honored and so was Ian. Ian Lyons was an amazing young man of courageous character. It’s amazing how some people live shorter lives but make a greater impact on others than someone who lives a longer one. Ian did just that. I’m reflective and reminded of the brevity of this life. Our lives are truly a vapor. What are we doing to touch the lives of others? Will anyone have anything to say at our funeral? We have a choice today. Let’s live now! (Feel free to sign the guest book for the Lyons family by visiting the link attached)
Unsure. I have a couple different directions I could take in life. Right now, I’m stuck with no clear path to take. So I wait. The hard part is I am not a patient wait-er. I want movement. Forward motion! God knows best. All I know is I must wait for His leading. My life is lived at a turtle pace. Some days I wish I were faster.
Determined. Some things in life are negotiable, some aren’t. One thing in my life that isn’t is my faith. I will follow God at all costs no matter what. And I realize that looks different or odd to some. I’m okay with that. Here’s the deal, I need prayer again. I’ve been asked to give a 5 minute testimony for our Mother’s Day service. I said yes. Pray that I am filled with Spirit inspired words. I will be mentioning my loss due to my abortion. I hope to give dignity back to both lives lost and the shameful mothers in the room. This is not a typical service we have planned. Instead it’s God’s plan. He’s out of the box!
Thankful.Today is my friend Beth Vogt’s birthday! I’m thankful for Beth’s friendship in my life. She was the one who cheered me on when I first started freelance writing. She taught me the ropes, corrected my weaknesses and pointed out my strengths. She believed in me when I didn’t. She listened to me and accepted my tears. Without her influence, I wouldn’t be who or where I am today. Every day I’m reminded of her. The gifts she’s given me are spread out throughout my home. (Yesterday Beth wrote a sweet post about Ian on her blog. If you have time, bless her with a birthday comment. Thank you!)
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Now to you! What few words come to mind to describe your current place in life?
I can see why the funeral for Ian would leave you reflective. Sounds like he was a fine young man. Our prayers are with the family. The most touching funeral I ever performed was for a 15-year old boy. He, like Ian, touched many, many lives in his short span. God is pleased with quality of life over quantity of years, and I know he is pleased with Ian! You are right to allow yourself to engage in that reflection and allow it to shape you and your family for better.
Great post, Tiffany. And I’m like you – if I get overloaded, I shut down.
The question of what we’re doing to touch the lives of others is one we should ask every day. It doesn’t matter where we are or who we are, we can all make a difference in this world. I truly believe that.
I wish that I had something to say about waiting, but I’m the most impatient person in the world. I’m all for God’s will, so long as it comes quickly.
Prayers for your testimony. I’m sure it will be wonderful, and I’m sure you’ll touch many with your story.
You have my prayers Tiffany as do Ian’s family. To engage in such a fierce battle at his age is difficult to grasp. My heart aches for them. May God continue to hold them in His hand.
God is with you today, whether you are getting things done or shut down. I pray you look to Him for strength. You are a courageous warrior. Love ya, B
Praying for you Sister and I was sorry to hear of Ian. May God’s peace surround all who knew and love Him.
As for where I am right now it’s blessed, busy and completing that which God has placed in my hands. Praise the Lord.
Love you.
Praying for you my friend.
Hey friend, I am in the boat with you on #2, unsure…. waiting on God to show me the next step… Trusting in Him, knowing that He loves leading the blind among the unfamiliar paths.
Loss makes you reflect… you consider all that you are involved in, what matters anyways? When you see life go so quickly, it makes you think about the moments you have left on earth… It also happened for me when I turned 50 and realized I would never live as many years as I had…
Reflective is good…. It takes you to His heart….
Praying for your Mother’s Day talk.
Love ya!
Like you, I’m at a crossroads and am trying to figure out what path God is leading me down.
Prayers for your testimony. 5 minutes isn’t a very long time and you’ll want to choose your words precisely to make the greatest impact. (No pressure!)
Blessings to you!
We all need to step back,take a sit and wait on the Lord. But if your like me you probably have ‘ants in your pants.’ 🙂
Your in my prayers,
Tammy
Seems to me you have a great perspective on it all and much wisdom in how you CHOOSE to proceed! Praying for His will to be revealed. Praying His comfort surround and grant you peace and solace! Been so busy too…Blessings sweet sister!
Hi Tiffany,
It’s been a while since I’ve checked blogs (my little lady is 5 months old now – times a flyin’). I like your blogs new look. Thanks for stopping by my blog – I haven’t spent much time at my own blog. I do try to keep up with my Scripture postings and quotes and posting about books I’m reading or plan to read at my reading blog.
Sorry about your young friend – he sounds like an amazing person.
Tiffany, stay at your current pace. Being faster is overrated!
Sending love and prayers with Ian’s family. I attended a funeral on Monday. Actually there were two and I had to choose which one to attend. Never been in that situation before. It really felt weird.
A word to describe my life right now. Blessed and very grateful. I did not get a job that I was so desperately praying for and I was not upset in the least. I am so very grateful that I have Jesus in my life that nothing can compare to his LOVE and MERCY and FORGIVNESS. Having HIS spirit in me is more than I deserve.
Another words is “tired” I’m moving at a turtle’s pace as well but it’s not my desire to move faster, I just pray to the Lord for renewed energy! My job is very draining and if it weren’t for my “Spritual Blog buddies” I wouldn’t be Glenda the good witch (smile)
Love and hugs
China
Praying for you always!
What a beautiful voice you will have to share on Mother’s Day…I am praying and knowing God will speak through you. I am praying that you will continue to stay in HIs presence. From one kindred heart to another…I want to move too. So I am praying for Him to hold you still and soak more of Him in today. He has so much to lavish on you! Sit and let Him!