We all go through times of discouragement.
Floundering, wandering, wondering what direction our life is going and how/if we need to change paths.
This summer has been like that for me. I’ve prayed, cried, prayed some more. I know God hears but I’m still not sure of His direction. In the midst of it all, I decided to delete the countless photos I keep on my digital camera. I went through several of them to compare what I already had on my computer, so I wouldn’t take the chance of losing them completely.
God took a stroll with me, down the path of the last few years (yes, I’m terrible at keeping too many photos on camera : ) The Lord reminded me of all the good times. Of His many blessings.
- Family, my dear husband, and treasured long distance friends.
- Strong & wise spiritual mentors that have been there for me over 40 years.
- Awesome writers conferences at Blue Ridge.
- Book signings from my Chicken Soup stories.
- Vacations in Long Island and cruises along the Sound.
- Beach time, ocean waves, spectacular sunsets.
- Roses in bloom in my yard. God’s abundant blessings.
I’m still not sure where I’m going and what path to take. But I’m encouraged by the Spirit of God and His gentle reminders of all He has already done in my life. God is faithful.
Have you taken a stroll with the Lord down memory lane lately? Do you trust Him to continue to lead you?
Precious, Cynthia. I smile every time I think of you. 🙂
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Comment by Vonda Skelton — August 16, 2013
Vonda, my friend. I do miss you!
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Comment by admin — August 17, 2013
Yes, I have taken the stroll with the Lord down memory lane just like you this summer! I am at a crossroads, and I’m just waiting for Him to point me in the right direction. I keep reminding myself how well things have worked out for me before when I trusted in Him before. Patience is what I need!
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Comment by Audrey McLaughlin — August 17, 2013
Audrey,
Isn’t the Lord good to remind us of all He has brought us through? I needed that “stroll” to put things back in perspective. I pray God continues to lead you and show you the right path…
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Comment by admin — August 17, 2013
Cynthia – thank you for sharing your heart! This is so timely for me right now in so many areas.
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Comment by Connie Clyburn — August 18, 2013
Connie,
So glad it encouraged you! Can’t wait for next conference to see you again…
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Comment by admin — August 19, 2013
Cynthia, I just finished reading your article in the summer issue of ACFW Journal. Cute! Amazing the lessons we can learn from something as simple as a paper towel dispenser! Discouragement comes to all of us. We just need to focus on those neat things that we have done, like that nice story. I, too, have struggled with the “summer time blues”. I’m thinking, for me, it’s part of the aging process and taking care of an aging parent. Talk about memory lane! Dad’s always saying, “Do you remember…?” Sometimes I do, sometimes I don’t. Sometimes I don’t want to remember because the memories are too painful. However, I do see the Lord in so many of those memories. Being thankful for all my memories both good and painful helps me to keep a balanced perspective in my life. Thanks for reminding me to take that stroll down memory lane. God is good… all the time!
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Comment by Anita — August 18, 2013
Anita,
God is so good to give us those gentle reminders. He is so faithful to us. Glad you enjoyed the article…wrote that at Blue Ridge last year while still at conference.
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Comment by admin — August 19, 2013
Okay, girls, What can we learn from a paper towel dispenser?
Which issue was that in?
What lesson can we learn most from photographs? That someday we will no longer be “in the picture”. Someone will be looking at our saved image, and wonder what made us tick. Be more than an image, be a voice. Take that from someone who recently has sorted through over a century of photos from previous generations; not one of them could talk. I would rather read their stories anytime. Photos are too quiet:-) Love you, Angel girl. Now, about that dispenser. . .
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Comment by Melody — August 27, 2013
Hi Melody,
I’ll send you the link to the article : )
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Comment by admin — August 27, 2013