Wednesday, January 06, 2010

2010 Broken to Renew

So do you call it Twenty Ten or Two Thousand Ten or Two Oh One Oh? Well no matter what you say this year will be filled with Newness. What is it about a new calendar year that makes people reflect on their own lives? Most people try to do that on Sundays, and start new "diets" on Monday, but for some reason it's different with a new year. A new clean slate. A new year. A new beginning. A new search for "what" can change our lives for the better. For the Ferguson's it's going to be about a new change, a new home, a new town, a new beach, a new store for Todd and for me a new job search.

But the best part of our new adventure is our old but not forgotten love for church. With our job schedules we have not been able to attend church on a regular basis, and to some that is no big deal but to us, we can totally tell a difference in our lives. With church. Without church. No matter what anyone tells you, it effects your inner being. Our language changes. As much as we strive to be positive and uplifting, the devil tears us down. It's funny when you think that as much as a job can change your schedule so much that you forget how much you truly love and desire to worship the one and only King of my world! We are fortunate to have a solid group of Christian friends and a Bible Study group, but one can only go so long without the true soul breaking time when God grabs a hold of your life and says, "Seriously, Paige. You are choosing to go to a job rather than going to worship and praise ME. Me the one who saved your life. Me the one who continues to bless your life even though you continue to ignore your own hurting heart. You're starving yourself from promises. And it's time for a change. Take a chance." Ok God, you're right. Even in this tough economy, You are the One who can change it! Forget my schedule, my selfishness, and let's just work on focusing on the One True Boss. It's time to take a leap of faith and relearn my soul.

Good things come to those who love God.

4 comments:

Rachael said...

I love your post. It has so much truth in it. Church IS important. It is not just a place to go on Sunday. It lifts Him up and fills us up. Love ya!

Stephanie said...

So, true, Paige! I think, we too, arrived at that point about a month or two ago. It is amazing how far your soul can feel from you when you don't have regular church influence, and I am missing it terribly! Good for you for trying to REFOCUS! We'll be joining you on that journey! Hope you guys had a wonderful holiday season.
God bless,
Stephanie

Christina said...

What a great post friend, thanksfor the great reminder! Church is an awesome place to fellowship with other believers and it is a place to be FED and challenged! I love you and I am proud of you, God is always stretching us and growing us, it sounds like He is doing a work in your heart!!
:) Christina

Kristi said...

Great post Paige! I have missed your daily updates!