Pentecost
It is time for me to stop blogging on Rutabaga Dreams.
I am doing this in obedience to the Holy Spirit. I know the Holy Spirit has been leading me to do this for some time, but I have been hesitant to obey. I have resisted because I wanted to feel heard and understood and I wanted a place where I could complain and vent. I should be going to God and those around me for these needs, not sending these thoughts out into the ether.
What has made this finally come to pass? Well, Pentecost for one, and Jessica asking me to write something about how the Holy Spirit works in my life. (Sorry, Jessica, for not doing it in time to meet the deadline) Also Abigal’s sign off on her blog. But most of all I am prompted by the quote from St. Magdala that Father shared at my Thursday discussion group, “A drop of obedience is worth a vessel full of meditation”. I am now willing to give that drop of obedience rather than spilling forth a vessel full of half-formed thoughts and mediations. It is simply what I am supposed to do.
So, what’s next? Authentic communication. What does that mean? Well, I’m not really sure yet. But knowing how the Holy Spirit has worked in my life in the past, I’m sure it will be enriching, wonderful, and sometimes extremely frustrating and challenging. But I’m finally ready for this new step in the adventure the Holy Spirit is offering me.
Meredith from Merchant Ships on 31 May 2009 at 3:52 pm #
I understand what you mean. I often feel this pull.
Know that you will be missed, but admired for taking a hard step.
Anirvan on 31 May 2009 at 7:25 pm #
Hey Amber. I’m sorry to hear that. I really enjoy reading what you have to share, and I like how you make me think. Hope you find all that you’re looking for in your continuing journey.
Emily on 01 Jun 2009 at 2:53 pm #
I’ll miss the window into your life. Can we keep in touch another way? I’m awful at writing but for you I’d try.
It was good to see you and talk last week, although too short! I wish we lived closer!!!
Jessica on 02 Jun 2009 at 4:30 pm #
I’m sorry you’ll stop writing, but I understand. Blogging isn’t the be-all and end-all of the world, but it always tries to be, if you know what I mean. God bless you as you do his will!
Ranee @ Arabian Knits on 03 Jun 2009 at 12:27 am #
I am sorry to hear this, as I enjoyed reading your blog, but I do understand. I just hope that the Holy Spirit is leading you to do this as an exercise in rightly ordered desires, not permanently. If you can return and have rightly ordered relationships and communications while still blogging, I know I will be blessed, but if not, I pray that you are able to obey and be blessed by it.
Dy on 13 Apr 2010 at 8:21 am #
Ah. I know that call. And, having been one who sometimes pushed the issue with the Lord, I can say you’re making the right choice in being obedient *now*, when you know that’s what you need to do, rather than *later*, when it becomes painfully obvious WHY He was calling you to do it.
You and yours will remain in my thoughts and heart, regardless. You know how to reach me, if ever you want to touch base. Enjoy your home, your family, your walk with the Lord. And, as always, Kiss those Babies!
~Dy