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Why Would You Do That?

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There are a lot of times that I am asked some serious thought-provoking questions.  Women searching for answers that I myself am still discovering golden nuggets of truth about.

I don’t claim to know everything about blogging. One might think that I have the “handle” on motherhood, and truly, I am still pressing towards the mark for the prize of the High calling in Jesus.  

But I am open to wisdom and leading. 

When I came home from Allume with my daughter  by my side, I again realized that God always teaches me in the quiet.

May I share what happens when we abide and let the fog clear just a little bit?

Coming “down” from Christmas might be just the time to read this post and ponder.

I took my daughter to Allume this year.  I have been before, but this year was different for me.  I had just finished writing an e-book, and had found myself in a place called – tired.

I was ready for this time away.  Would you be surprised to know that I only attended two workshops this year at the conference?  I know all of the speakers, and truly would recommend always taking advantage of hearing and seeking the wisdom from any workshops you can attend.  

But, this year, I sought peace.    Peace in the blogging world, quiet in my world and heart, and this is what God did for me.

I begged Him for light.  Not for me to BE the light, but to BRING me light.  It was there, I just couldn’t see it.

Life gets foggy, and our vision becomes clouded with ideals, and expectations.  I let the fog roll away.

I spent hours in the Prayer Room.  I would meet new women each day at meals, and seek their journals to write and pray for them.

Why would you do that September?  Why would you spend money and time for a conference, and not take advantage of the whole experience?

I am asked a lot of questions.  Questions about motherhood, parenting, marriage, etc.. but the only real wisdom I could ever give you – would be this:

Abide.  Listen and follow.  In all of those areas and the rest of your life.  Choose wisely by knowing you have given the right time to the right things.

Allume for me was the most beautiful time with my daughter.  Seeing her as a fun-spirited woman, and giving me a new and fresh perspective.

I learned to look in the eyes of the blogger handing me her card, and love her for the beautiful creation God set in this place. And now, I am rotating your cards by taping a new one to the corner of my computer each week.  I am praying for you, with your picture and your site to remind me of your life and His work in you.

Allume to me is and always will be about life, His Light and a little about blogging.   

I came home from Allume, and took my first blogging break in four years.  I have not written one new post, and my “followers” have jumped by 400.  Where does that come from and how?  I have no idea, but, I can truly say, that I have seen His Direction, by waiting and listening.

Listening cannot come from busy.  Following cannot come from running ahead. 

What would I do that?  A question that I hear so often – and my answer is always this – Because He told me to.

Written by September, at One September Day

 

Comments

  2. Oh yes! I have found the same truth in my own way, learning that following His leading will bring what we are searching for. Sometimes it’s a little crazy, upside down, backwards way of doing things, but it ends up being just perfect. Now, to always remember that.

  3. September, you continue to be such a blessing to me. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and heart with me. So much love coming your way from me.

    • Your smile is so contagious Amy! I truly loved meeting you in person this year at Allume! You bless my socks off! Hugs!

    • To a real-life authentic blogger friend – Hugs! So blessed to meet you in Texas and again at Allume.

  6. September, meeting you and your precious daughter will always be one of my favorite God-gifts from my first Allume Conference. I pray that God continues to pour His Light on you and all that He has for you. May you always say “because He told me to”. Much love my friend. Peace and joy in 2013.

    • Lizzie! Oh, how I wished that Allume friends lived closer! You would be a wonderful neighbor and kindred spirit! Hugs!

  7. So grateful that you share your wisdom with us September. I have been so blessed by your example and humility. Praying rich blessings over you as you follow God’s whispers and wait on Him.

    • Allume can be the light and give us light – He is the Source! Thank you Kristin – you are an encouragement to so many of us that blog here!

  8. I just love you September! Your heart for people, serving and simply just for the Lord is so evident… in posts like these but for those of us who are blessed to know you a little bit in real life… know there is integrity in what you say and what you live. I was so blessed to room with you and Sarah at Allume this year! Thank you for your friendship. You have been on my heart a lot as I think back on my experience at Allume- as one of the truly genuine women who came with no agenda, but God’s!

    Love you- Merry Christmas and 2013! Ang
    P.S. I really love your idea of taping a new blogging sister’s biz card to your computer to remind you to pray for her. I am gonna have to figure something out like that… seriously… love it.

    • Love to you sweet Angie! Allume gave me so much, but rooming with you was one of the most amazing life-impacting weekends with a new friend I have ever had! To God be the glory, Great things he has done!

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