I’ve written many times about how ferociously blessed I am to live here in Santa Cruz County and to be doing the work I was born and called to do as a pastor.
I needed to read this today. I have so many balls in the air, and I can catch maybe one or two. Aging does that to one. Yet, when I read Jonas, I realize that even if I catch only one, in fact, even if I don't catch any, God is still with me. He does not judge me by my successes and achievements.
Jonas, if I didn't know better, I would swear you're listening in on my thoughts! I am so where you are, I am so blessed, but the challenges have been rolling in more frequently recently. And I too go to "what is going on with all this crazy!" place. The second place I go is inward; worrying; too much in my head. I just realized yesterday that I was cutting off my source of hope, joy and lightness. I sat outside and breathed it all in and remembered just what you said. God doesn't "make" things happen, they're always by my side helping me through or rejoicing with me in all that happens. I'm not happy you are having this turmoil, but was thankful to read it's not just me. ;) Thank you for who you are.
Hey Jonas. I am so glad I stumbled across this post. I wish you could teleport over for tea. You leaving was a real loss and I wish we'd had more time together. You're in my/our heart and we're always here. Miss you. 🙏🏾
Thank you for this one. A gentle reminder that when the going gets tough (and like all I’ve had some really tough times in my 63 years), God is faithful still. And so far I haven’t needed to try to wrestle a blessing out of Him (knock on wood)!
I've missed some of your blogs over the past few months... Life got very busy, and God is good! I learned a lot over the last few months, made many new friends, and my heart and mind was transformed for the good in so many ways. So, reading your story sounds very familiar to me. I have just one comment on your tale. That word "luck" in relation to the selling of your old home. I have learned that luck & coincidence does not exist, it is the Grace of God, blessings & God-incidents! May God bless you and yours in the adventure of the New!
I needed to read this today. I have so many balls in the air, and I can catch maybe one or two. Aging does that to one. Yet, when I read Jonas, I realize that even if I catch only one, in fact, even if I don't catch any, God is still with me. He does not judge me by my successes and achievements.
Thanks, Ida! I need that reminder too:)
Jonas, if I didn't know better, I would swear you're listening in on my thoughts! I am so where you are, I am so blessed, but the challenges have been rolling in more frequently recently. And I too go to "what is going on with all this crazy!" place. The second place I go is inward; worrying; too much in my head. I just realized yesterday that I was cutting off my source of hope, joy and lightness. I sat outside and breathed it all in and remembered just what you said. God doesn't "make" things happen, they're always by my side helping me through or rejoicing with me in all that happens. I'm not happy you are having this turmoil, but was thankful to read it's not just me. ;) Thank you for who you are.
Yes!! Thank you, Deb! Definitely not just you (or us). This, I’m pretty sure, is a human thing. Godspeed!
Hey Jonas. I am so glad I stumbled across this post. I wish you could teleport over for tea. You leaving was a real loss and I wish we'd had more time together. You're in my/our heart and we're always here. Miss you. 🙏🏾
Gaaah! S’wonderful to hear from you, friend! Yes, we miss you guys too. We must keep in touch. I’ll reach out soon.
Thank you for this one. A gentle reminder that when the going gets tough (and like all I’ve had some really tough times in my 63 years), God is faithful still. And so far I haven’t needed to try to wrestle a blessing out of Him (knock on wood)!
I've missed some of your blogs over the past few months... Life got very busy, and God is good! I learned a lot over the last few months, made many new friends, and my heart and mind was transformed for the good in so many ways. So, reading your story sounds very familiar to me. I have just one comment on your tale. That word "luck" in relation to the selling of your old home. I have learned that luck & coincidence does not exist, it is the Grace of God, blessings & God-incidents! May God bless you and yours in the adventure of the New!
Oh my word, John. Yes, you totally get it. I’ll take that blessing, thank you!