Forty-Nine Months

There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heavens.

--Ecclesiastes 3:1

Photo by @BethanyLigon (April 2016)

Forty-nine months. 

That's how long it's been since I've last written on this blog. As the character Vincini from one of my favorite movies, "The Princess Bride" says, "Inconceivable!" 

The last post I wrote about getting married. I guess it's taken some time to adjust and find another rhythm of life. 

For a while, just about every routine that I had developed came to a complete halt. And it's been slow but steady trying to reintroduce the things that are important to have a balanced life. 

As the verse above says, "There is a time for everything". And it's finally time to get back to writing about what God is teaching me. 

If you read my blog 49 months ago - here we go again. 

If you're new to this blog - welcome. Please read some of the older posts that can be found here. I think that you'll get a decent feeling for my style and perspective. 

So here's to new patterns of life and learning together again.

Blessings to you,
Bethany

Awesome God, Thank you for this life. Thank you for your patience as I learn how to live this life as you have called me. 

Beautiful Hearts & Friendships

Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not easily broken.

--Ecclesiastes 4:12

I received a Facebook message from an acquaintance yesterday sharing some devastating news. And as I have prayed during the last 24 hours for this person, two revelations of beauty have come to mind. This first is my friend's amazingly optimistic outlook upon the circumstances that are now a reality. While I am not so convinced that I would possess the courage to be so positive, it is "smack you upside the head" obvious that my friend's confidence comes from having faith in a God who desires to bless His children, even in the midst of a trial. How beautiful is the heart of a true child of God?

As I was reading the Facebook message yesterday, I couldn't help but think, why is this person sharing this information with me? We don't know each other very well. We've only met face to face once or twice; most of our connections have taken place within the conveniences of social networking. This individual knows the power of gathering a fierce group of believing brothers and sisters in Christ to walk along side as the daily battles are fought.  My brave friend understands the strength and power of the truth that is this post's scripture verse. And this strikes me as beautiful because my friend wants me to be part of the cord.The friendships that are made within the family of God are like no other. We do not have to speak on a daily, weekly, monthly, or even yearly basis to know what's going on in their heart. Because we each have submitted ourselves to be followers of Jesus, we can easily pick up wherever we left off and continue on life's journey.

Heavenly Father, I praise You for the beauty to be found in the hearts of your children and the friendships that can be found and sustained in your name. Continue to mold me into the child You have mind for me to be.