Change is not always a scary thing. Sometimes we choose change.

For me it’s like rearranging the furniture. I generally do this at least once a year so we can fit in the Christmas tree. Sometimes it will be because we bought a new piece of furniture. But once in awhile it’s just because it isn’t working the way everything is set up.

That is why I’m choosing to change when and how often I write this blog. My mentors have taught me the value of the pivot. When you evaluate how your goals are coming along and you determine things aren’t working the way you want them to, you plot a new strategy.

I have not yet reached my goal, and I am not perfect. But Christ has taken hold of me. So I keep on running and struggling to take hold of the prize. My friends, I don’t feel I have already arrived. But I forget what is behind, and I struggle for what is ahead.

Philippians‬ ‭3‬:‭12‬-‭13‬ ‭CEV

So here’s what I’m thinking: church for me is on Saturday evening. This leaves my Sunday as a day of rest and makes a good time for contemplation, especially when I’ve just been in worship and have listened to a sermon. In fact, this idea came to me while I was sitting in church. If I write my blog once a week on Sunday morning, I can focus on my courses and writing my novels during the week like a typical work week. With that mindset, I may actually get to the point of publishing my novels.

Yesterday, the sermon reflected on the Israelites wandering through the desert and the question was posed: What’s the difference between wandering and walking? Hope was his answer.

I could relate. I feel like I have been wandering in the desert, instead of walking to the promised land. Like I looked at the giants that lived there and lost hope, forgetting what God promised.

…endurance produces character, and character produces hope…

Romans‬ ‭5‬:‭4‬ ‭ESV

Next time I write, I pray I will be overflowing with hope, having plenty to share.

Grace & Peace,

Sandy

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