A Quiet Little Woman

Goodbye to blogging!!

I came across a inspiring post today... a post that EVERYONE should read!!  I have been feeling that I should really limit my time on the computer lately, but it wasn't until I read this entry that I felt that I absolutely had to quit. 

The lady that posted this said that almost every success in life has come because she did LESS, and then "in the midst of my small world comes the Internet, almost like a god, vast, unmeasured. Always like a siren wooing me with good things, great things, better things.  It is almost like if I have a problem my first thought is Google not God. I can search everything from marriage to murder, Bible verses to bedtime stories. The Internet really is a replacement for our current concept of God and it is a clue. It lets me know that something must be vastly wrong with my concept of God. I have never been able to get God to cooperate with me the way Google does.  

Now, of course, I am not that theologically warped but the hint is there. I still love the Psalms. I still love the quiet moments when it’s OK that God isn’t giving away the plot, when I have to just trust and love without answers. Those really are the best times, the times when I am very, very small and God is vast, unmeasured, boundless, free."  (go HERE to read the full post)

I am now going to focus on the things that are truly important... blogging has blessed my life!  I've learned so many things from all of you, and have grown much from reading the experiences of others.  BUT I really need to change my focus from the things of the world to the things of the LORD!!  I don't want to have ANYTHING in my life that drives the spirit away and makes me unworthy of dwelling in HIS presence.  I need to focus on HIM!!  I read a wonderful quote once that says "I have been trying to fit GOD into my life instead of CENTERING MY LIFE around HIM!!" 

A HUGE thank you to every one of the wonderful people that I have met through blogging... I have been blessed by knowing you!!  May Heavenly Father bless you in your lives as you strive to become more like HIM!! 

Alex

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11:29, Thursday, February 7, 2008 .. Posted by blessedmomof10

Bless you , Alex! I admire your thinking and I agree whole heartedly with you! I especiallly loved the quote you shared about google instead of God! Isn't that the truth! May the Lord bless you & keep you and your precious family safe!

Blessings,
Sis P

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07:35, Friday, February 8, 2008 .. Posted by micandme

Wow.... I always wonder how all the moms get everything done PLUS blog so beautifully. I certainly can't! :) I know this is an area that I struggle with. I find myself coming down to check email or blogs in the morning before the children get up instead of having devotional time! And looking to other women for wisdom instead of asking God. Or telling my early risers "I'll get you breakfast just as SOON as I check one more thing". Sigh... now the problem for me is deciding to throw the whole thing out or figure out a way to excercise more self discipline. Each decision to give up computer time (from women I look up to) shows me that I'm not alone in this struggle. Thank you for your honesty and your committment to your family and our Lord.

~Michelle

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09:44, Friday, February 8, 2008 .. Posted by HSBFrontPorch

Take care of yourself and know that you are welcome here anytime! Trust me, I do understand the feelings you are dealing with.

Kris

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10:14, Friday, February 8, 2008 .. Posted by homesteadinthemaking

I, too, know exactly what you are talking about. I feel the same way at times and just do nothing about it!!
Blessings,
Trixi

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08:44, Thursday, February 14, 2008 .. Posted by TheWedhornFamily

Happy Valentines Day!!!
Love
Charlotte