Happy Tuesday, friends! I'm doing something new on Tuesdays, starting today. I've been feeling inspired to write lately, so I want to start sharing some of that here. I hope you enjoy today's post, and the ones I have planned to come in the following weeks. Happy reading! Feel free to leave me your thoughts or suggestions at the end of today's post.
Lately I've been thinking about how much
can change quietly.
How one day you just realize—
you're no longer carrying what used to weigh you down.
There's a steadiness in me now.
A peace I didn't have before.
I'm not chasing love or approval or the next big thing.
I'm learning, simply, to be.
Some nights I still miss what was.
Other nights I sit in the quiet and feel grateful for what is—
the laughter of friends, the long talks with a man I'm learning to care for, dogs curled up beside me,
the soft hum of music filling the space that used to ache.
I don't have it all figured out,
but maybe that's the point.
Maybe life isn't about having answers—
maybe it's about learning to live gently inside this new world that the Lord is teaching me to live in.
Thanks for reading my blog today, friends. Love to all!
Jenn
You did a great job with this post - it says a lot with few words :)
ReplyDeleteI just wrote a book (probably longer than your entire post) and who has time to read that?!? So. . .thanks for the exercise in thought - and ability to delete - ha!
Keep learning to live with who you are in the NOW. Lord willing, He has a lot left for you this side of Heaven that He wants you to experience in this "new" life He's led you to.
Thank you for that! You wrote a book? That's an amazing accomplishment, my friend. I would be honored to read it someday if you decide to publish it when you're finished with the process. I love what you said at the end- that He has led me here and there's more of this life on this side of Heaven that I'm walking through. That's such a beautiful thought!
DeleteBeautiful, deep, and profound words. Maybe the itch to write will lead to you reading again. Through your words I feel your peace and contentment coming through. Can you believe you've gotten to this place after everything?
ReplyDeleteThank you for that! And I hope that's the case. I just bought a set of Christmas books that I'm itching to start now that I'm full on Chevy Chase over here at my house. On a serious note, I have complete and utter peace and contentment. I am amazed sometimes at how I feel this way after the upheaval of the last year and a half, but I'm grateful to be here now. Jonah and I had a blast decorating together last night! This Christmas will be one filled with more joy than last year; I tried my best last year, but there was a sad undertone to the whole season. But this year? I can't wait.
DeleteThis was beautifully written! I am glad you have found that steadiness and peace.
ReplyDeleteThank you for that! I'm grateful for this as well. Happy Tuesday, sweet friend!
DeleteGrateful that you are taking us along on this beautiful ride- you are so inspirational XO
ReplyDeleteJen-that was beautifully written. I enjoyed it so much and can relate with the season of life I'm currently in. I firmly believe God gives us trials to use for His glory. and you're doing that. My marriage hasn't failed and I've not been through the exact thing you have, but I am dealing with relationship trauma with some close family members and friends. Learning to put myself first before others and setting boundaries. and there has come a grief with that I didn't expect. I've rambled on enough-my point is your blog has been a source of healing for me. I just wanted you to know.
ReplyDeleteJenn, thank you for sharing this. There’s something quietly powerful about realizing we don’t have to chase the next thing — that simply being present can be enough.
ReplyDeleteYour words feel like a soft light on the moments we often rush past. I’m grateful for the way you name both the ache of what once was and the gratitude for what is now growing.
Cheering you on as you keep walking in that steady peace — one quiet, honest step at a time. š¤