Welcome to 31 Days of Simply Embracing
Life! I’m so glad you’re here! It has been a couple of years since I
participated in the 31 Days of Writing phenomenon, but I am so happy to be
back. I am excited for this challenge!
As I contemplated a topic for
this month, my thoughts drifted back to why I started this blog in the first
place. Seven years ago I was in a very difficult place in life. I had been
“downsized” out of a job that I loved, our finances were a mess, and I felt
like my life was literally falling apart. Paralyzed by fear and depression, I
was struggling just to get out of bed every day. Hopeless and heartbroken, I
prayed many desperate prayers, begging God to show me a way out. He gently
reminded me that my life is a gift from Him, meant to be enjoyed, not despised.
He led me to the verses that became the inspiration for the title of this
space:
“Whoever wants to embrace
life and see the day fill up with good, here’s what you do: Say nothing evil or
hurtful; snub evil and cultivate good; run after peace for all you’re worth.”
~1 Peter 3:10-11
I dared to believe God’s word
and started taking baby steps daily towards embracing my life. Creating this
blog was one of those steps. Seven years later and I am still standing, free
from depression, loving my life! God’s word is true and I am living proof. Upon
further reflection, I knew in my heart that the topic for this challenge would
share the title of my blog- Simply Embracing Life!
Over the course of this month
I will be sharing with you what I’ve learned about embracing life. Each week
will begin with a Sunday scripture. The rest of the days will reveal key areas
of focus with some simple, practical methods of application for your life.
Please come join me in simply
embracing this amazing gift called life!
Laurel! I am SO excited to join you on this journey! I look forward to reading your wisdom and inspiration daily.....I am in desperate need of it right now.
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy you are here, Raylyn! What a blessing it is to reconnect with old friends!
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