Serenity

My friend started writing today.  Her blog is about her year long quest for serenity, a quest to let go of anger and enjoy the simple pleasures God has given us.  As we chatted this evening, it seems it's been on her heart for awhile but today was the day she made up her mind to start.  And, I know God was part of that decision.  I know He's walking beside her along her journey, encouraging her as she walks.  I hope that writing is a way for her to see that encouragement, to see what is happening in her life that God has blessed upon her. 
She has been a blessing in my life and has helped me along my journey.  I don't think she realizes the impact she has on others.  But, she is a witness to the power God can have to help us overcome obstacles, to share our faith, and trust in God's plan.  At a time when I was struggling, she was put in my path.  It wasn't that I didn't believe in God or anything like that, I just didn't know His direction for me.  And, I was losing my spiritual self.  Just by having spiritual conversations with her, by sharing stories and experiences, she helped me grow as a person.  She helped me become much more outgoing in my spiritual life and much more open with others about my religion.  I saw something in her that I wanted, too- to share how God was working in me with others.  Before that, people knew I was Christian... I think.  Work was work and life was life.  Everything was separate.  Today I hope that's not the case. 
And so, as I talked to her tonight and saw that she is still continuing to work on her life and relationship with God, I know He's there, an anxious partner in her plan.
Isaiah 26:3

Common English Bible (CEB)

³ Those with sound thoughts
you will keep in peace,
   in peace because they trust in you.

Blessings,
Jennifer