Hiatus

I am going to take a brief hiatus from the blog for about a month. This is all a part of the whole GMLRC 2011. I hope to come back with renewed energy and perspective, because (clearly) I have been slacking! #notwinning

I am in search of a sanctum both within and out side of myself.

Freaky Friday: The Plagiarism edition

So, I was anxiety ridden yesterday, all into the night and most of today. Then, not to alleviate my fears, but out of boredom, I decided to see what the message for the day was in my 365 day devotional by Joyce Meyer. I read it intermittently at best, so I know it was by divine appointment that today I decided to crack it open. I am just going to include it below, because why reinvent the wheel?

I had a dream which made me afraid, and the thoughts and imaginations and the visions in my head as I was lying upon my bed troubled and agitated me. ' -Daniel 4:5

In April 2005, many Americans and the world heard about the story of the 'runaway bride,' Jennifer Wilbanks. The thirty-two year old Duluth, GA resident dissapeared just days before her six-hundred-guest wedding was to take place. Her family and fiance, certain she had been kidnapped, pleaded for her safe return, and the missing bride became a national story for the major news media. When she turned up alive, the truth was revealed that the bride-to-be ran because of 'certain fears' that controlled her life.
Most of us would say, 'Well, she should have talked to her fiance or her pastor instead of running away.' But, how many of us easily confront our fears? You may not have physically run away as did Wilbanks, but I bet emotionally there are things you are running from. You're constantly looking over your shoulder trying to keep whatever you're afraid of from catching up with you.
Satan loves causing people to dread and avoid confronting unpleasant issues, because he knows he loses power when his lies are confronted. Even though a lie is not true, it becomes reality for the person who believes it. Don't believe the lies Satan tries to deceive you with."

Metaphorical Monday: Sunshine and Rain

"Joy and pain are like sunshine and rain..." - Frankie Beverly and Maze

Today's weather in Athens finally inspired me to blog. I know, I know and I am smh at myself too! This will be a short post, because sometimes brevity is best.

I exited the dining hall only to discover that is was raining. It really caught me by surprise, because I had been sitting by the window during my meal and as I was reading through articles, enjoying the sunshine and beauty of the day. So, stepping out into rain was the last thing that I expected. Well, actually the last thing I expected was stepping out into a coalition of sunshine and rain.

As, I drove home, I marveled at the rainbow that this juxtaposition had created. I can't tell you the last time I have seen a rainbow, and I had forgotten how beautiful they could be. They are truly majestic indeed.

I always think of rainbows occurring after a storm, but today I am reminded that something beautiful can be produced even in the midst of turmoil.

Perhaps it's a reminder that the languor in my life is temporary.