This week's study of Esther emphasized the following idea:
God sometimes brings crisis into our lives in order to allow us to pivot and move in a new direction.
During our trip this long weekend, I felt the dawn of renewal. The volunteer fatigue that has been plaguing me for a couple of months finally lifted, and I found myself excited about some new projects and new ministry efforts.
It's a pivot.
Sometimes, fatigue may just be a sign that we need to rest, particularly if that fatigue creeps into everything we're doing. But in this case, I think my malaise may have been a signal that God needs my effort in a new kind of work.
There are people around me who have needs that aren't being met. I would like to help, and I have some simple ideas about how to reach out to them. I love beginnings!
OK, I don't really love the beginning stage of writing a novel, but I love other beginnings. :-)
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I believe I've done a pivot, too. I love this Esther study and see how it's making a change in me in so many ways. (I even like beginning new novels!)
If you find a way to love the beginning stage of writing a novel, please let me in on the secret.
I'm looking at starting a new one soon. :-S
What Esther study are you doing? Is it the Beth Moore one?
Pivot! Wow, haven't heard that before!!! I like that idea of events in my life as a pivot.
Yes, it's he Beth Moore study, and so far, it's *really* good.
I am hoping to get back to making my blog rounds tomorrow - it has been hectic around these parts! I have several books and manuscripts I would love to read, but the time keeps slipping away! Soon, soon...
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