Gasp

That was me taking a breath.

Much better.

Life has been consumed with work, as every January should be, right?! This has been a heavy week. Not only has our schedule been busy lately, but there have been many emotional and spiritual battles. It's almost overwhelming, but for the grace of God. I've been clinging tight to His word, and I don't miss a quiet moment with Him--I can't afford to!

I was asked the other day to explain, using scripture, what God has been teaching me over the last year. I was easily able to cough that one up--God and I have gone round and round about it. Yet again, it surfaces. I believe it's a result of me saying that I've been learning, so God says "you think you learned it, huh? We'll see." It's good though because I see that I have a long way to go!

So far this year, it seems like Satan has tried to steal my focus and purpose. I've been spending time before God trying to get it back, and get it back stronger. We have been distracted with sickness after sickness, personal attacks, and I just flat out feel beat up.

Sorry to be such a downer. I never blog, and when I do, I depress you. **sheepish grin**

Well, I hope my bootstraps are strong enough to help me up one more time....