Always...INVITATION!

Well, I have begun with baby steps...so small as to be almost imperceptible in this season of Lent. But He knows...and I know! But even in this tiny step, I felt Him asking - extending the invitation - to more. Again, if I am willing, it will be More of Him and less of me. He leaves it up to me entirely. How amazing and scary is that? Do I want more of Him? I have heard it said that we have as much of God as we want. That, of course, is my rather loose paraphrase. Because when I ponder the Song of Solomon, I am reminded of the portion where the Bridegroom runs ahead of the Bride, leaving her to roam the streets in search of her Beloved. He wants us to pursue Him, it's a beautiful picture. But it must be more than a picture in my life if I want to grow closer to Him, and ultimately more like Him...to be "conformed into the image of Christ". What a lofty challenge He leaves with us. But with every bit of enabling that is necessary - His grace is most sufficient. It costs our life though. Sigh.

OK- I do have a life other than trying to take baby steps in Lent. My friend helped me to post a picture of myself onto my blog. I had one there (how on earth I got it there is now beyond me) and then I deleted it. Now I am unable to put my picture back above my "intro" so this friend inserted it into a post for me. He also very kindly put a picture of my dog with her fancy surgical collar on one of my older posts. Unfortunately I was not here to witness the procedure so I am once again left to my own devices. It saddens me that I am so daft in some areas...and lazy when it comes to reading and deciphering cryptic sounding instructions that other people seem to be able to make sense of. Oh well - I will make it one of my goals to figure out my Mac which I have now owned for several years. I REALLY dislike reading instructions.

I am happy to report that I feel life returning to my bones and spirit - I feel motivated to be doing things which brings me immense pleasure. Baking, journaling, shopping, BLOGGING!! So I add to my list of 1000 GIFTS...

thanking you Jesus for days where I feel energy...
sunshine that warms my body and spirit
my sweet animals that bring me such amusement and joy
precious children to interact with and love
good food - a fridge & shelves speak of abundance
laughter - healing to the spirit
the ability to sleep better at night - a blessing not previously fully appreciated!
and on and on and on...

I will have eternity to thank my sweet Jesus, but it's good for me to do lots of it now!