BLOGGING . . . for togetherness . . .

Dear Friends in Christ -

I never imagined how challenging it would be to keep up with this blogging thing. The truth is, I enjoy doing it, but it takes time. And that's the commodity I have least of in my life.

But the thing that keeps drawing me back to this form of communication is connecting with YOU. Your life is just as busy as mine, and if I can help you by putting out thoughts and prayers through this medium - things you can read at your convenience - then I want to help you get closer to God by "blogging" for you.

So here's what struck me from my conversation with God today . . . from today's meditation in Forward Day by Day . . . the Scripture (from Exodus 18:13-27) - "You will surely wear yourself out." . . . and this reminder from the anonymous author: "God commands us to stop thinking we are called - or allowed - to bear our burdens alone."

When I was a kid in church we sang this song "I'm so glad I'm a part of the family of God." Even on the toughest days, I feel uplifted by your support and encouragement - your prayers and your practical help (I'm especially grateful for the delivery of soup when I was sick last week!).

I know it's not a very "Yankee" thing to do, but please speak up when you need help. God commands us not to bear our burdens alone.
Faithfully,
Janet+