I've had the word forgotten mulling around in my brain lately. I'm in a transition state. My honey has taken a new job. Yes, another job! And it's a good thing. A God thing. I believe with all my heart we moved here in a round about way for him to take this position. Only thing is...it's not here. He's commuting to DC for part of the week...and no we are not planning another move. It's going to be our new normal. It will be fine...better than fine. There's just that initial change.
And with that change comes some new quiet time. Quiet for me to think about what's going on in my own life. Quiet for me to just sit still. And to be honest I'm not used to quiet. I fill my time with phone calls and IG banter and playdates with friends. I don't know how to be alone and not feel a little forgotten.
And I know that I know I'm not forgotten. I'm not sitting useless. His words...His promises remind me of that in Psalms 139.
You have searched me, Lord,
and you know me.
2 You know when I sit and when I rise;
you perceive my thoughts from afar.
3 You discern my going out and my lying down;
you are familiar with all my ways.
4 Before a word is on my tongue
you, Lord, know it completely.
5 You hem me in behind and before,
and you lay your hand upon me.
6 Such knowledge is too wonderful for me,
too lofty for me to attain.
and you know me.
2 You know when I sit and when I rise;
you perceive my thoughts from afar.
3 You discern my going out and my lying down;
you are familiar with all my ways.
4 Before a word is on my tongue
you, Lord, know it completely.
5 You hem me in behind and before,
and you lay your hand upon me.
6 Such knowledge is too wonderful for me,
too lofty for me to attain.
I'm precious to Him. I'm one of a kind. He made me fragrant and beautiful. I just need to walk in that truth and run to Him when I feel lonely. Run to him instead of my phone. Run to him instead of going down that self pity path. He's the only one that can fill any feeling of void. I'm never alone...never forgotten. And neither are you...
Be a blessing.
833. new opportunities to listen
834. reminders that i'm never alone
835. a new job for my Honey
836. peppermint mocha creamer
837. psalms 139
My husband commuted to Crystal City for two years when my son was small. It was tough. 20 hours a week just in commuting. Yep, you are going to be alone more often. I'm glad you are searching in the right place for solace. God is good. And good luck for your guy in the new job. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm in the same boat as you with my husband in a new job that means he is away from the house more, but I think we will both start to enjoy that quiet. You are so right that we are never alone…thank you for the reminder. Best wishes to your husband in his new job!! And hope you get into a good place of the new normal soon :)
ReplyDeleteWhile I'm hardly ever alone, I have felt forgotten lately. Thanks for sharing, it was an encouraging reminder this morning! I'm thankful you open up and share with all of us, He uses you in more ways than you know just by you sharing!
ReplyDeleteSo what I needed to hear today. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI keep meeting people who are in such situations like yourself with job changes and distances. What a blessing happening and I pray you find your space to be quiet and find this verse come very alive for you!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Photos!Blessings to you and your family~Kim
ReplyDeletei happen to love being alone. a quiet house is so rare around here i relish every moment i can get. i was thinking about you this morning though...it IS hard to get used to flying solo. those first 2 months or so when we moved to asheville when jarrod was in charlotte were SOOO hard. i get it. hope this transition is fast for you.
ReplyDeleteYou have such a good attitude about changes. I know that you will be crazy busy with your girls. But it is amazing how things work out. Good luck with all that is happening right now.
ReplyDeleteI just read your last post. I love that the Airstream is named Mabel. My little granddaughter is Mabel. We love the name. Both my mom and brother used to work Airstream.......I wish I had one too.
(((((HUGS)))))
Congratulations! So excited for you!
ReplyDeleteChange can be difficult, even if it is positive. Weird, isn't it? So glad that you are showing us all how to turn to the father!
ReplyDeleteCongrats and enjoy that time alone! Paint, craft, take a nap! Do whatever you need to do!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for this reminder...
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ReplyDeleteThank you so much for that reminder. I needed that today. We just moved from Texas (where I was born, raised, where all my family is, and where I leave behind 2 of my college age children) to Louisiana 2months ago. There are many times during the day while my kids are at school and my hubby is at work or traveling that I feel lonely and wonder what it is that I am supposed to be doing. I guess part of me thinks if I stay busy that I won't feel lonely or alone. The answer I keep getting right now is do nothing but rest in me. Thats a hard one for me to grasp and do.
ReplyDeleteYep. And then when you get tired of being alone (not that you'd get tired of being alone with GOD) you can pick up the phone and call me. I'm alone feeling a lot myself.... with none of my girlfriends in the same stage and place in life as me. They are either all homeschooling, working or kids in other stages. And Adrain is totally unavailable in the daytime... I miss those days when I could call him whenever I wanted or text.
ReplyDeletelove you sister.
Yeah for honey ~ hope this job is the perfect fit. I am one of those people that love alone time but sometimes I do feel lonely but not often. You are never forgotten silly girl ~ you are way to special for that. xo
ReplyDeleteYour post touched my heart. I think we all get lonely sometimes and everyone has a different way of handling it. I was born into a big family and have a big family of my own so I'm not used to quietness. It really throws me off. If my husband traveled, I think it would be difficult, he truly is my best friend. I know deep in my heart that by having God in my life, I'm never truly alone and that is when we have some great conversations!
ReplyDeleteI wish you all the best, Becky. BTW, your pictures are amazing!
XO,
Jane
beautiful post sweetheart. I removed IG from my life last week after being convicted in my quiet time that I was too often turning to anyone and everyone for validation instead of the ONE who loves us most. I have missed our IG banter, but I am also so aware that my time with him has been richer & sweeter as I am growing in the area of despertley needing to be valued.I miss your pics..and I am still praying for you alot.
ReplyDeleteIsn't Psalm 139 beautiful? I just love it--He sees us always. I need to remember this, too.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see my cuff in person!! :)
ahhh yes...I know something of this. It grows one..if you let it. You will learn more about yourself than you ever thought possible. It is a gift this quiet I think...at least for me.
ReplyDeleteI am like you i that I never learned to be alone...to be quiet...speaking of which I am not having enough of that right now...ready for December 16..lol!
anyway...praying for eyes and ears for you sweet friend:)
xo
So true! One of the greatest lessons I've learned is to be alone (away from people) and content! So good!
ReplyDeleteThank you Father God!
You are precious to many!
ReplyDeletepraying for you in this season....that God will show you the root of why you feel forgotten when you're all alone and it's just you and him...no phone...no computer...no nothing but you and & him.
ReplyDeleteI have always felt the same way.....and this year, God has spoken into those places and revealed my root issue. It's been so wonderful because once it's revealed and dealt with, freedom comes.
Here's the thing I know....there are always more layers to peel back. I know that even though he has revealed the root, and even though I have more freedom and less of that nagging feeling that I've always had....there's still more.
Glad your honey got a new job....hoping it's a great fit for him and for you girls. :)
I feel very much the same way with my boys at school all day and my little girl is napping. I should be relieved to have some free time, instead I feel lonely and sad. Good luck with the new transition...praying it will go well.
ReplyDeleteoh wow - congrats on your man's new job!! i'm relieved to hear you are staying put though. praying for you, that you will feel His presence in the quiet and feel better alone with Him than in a room full of people.
ReplyDeletei love this.
ReplyDeletei crave alone time now and it is so rare, but then i remember that someday i really WILL be alone and i will wish for these crazy days to come back. :)
i hope this feeling passes soon, and you feel close to Him always.
xo
I spend a lot of time alone, Becky, because my husband - even tho he's retired - is always on the go...and it's all good, believe me. :) At first years ago, I didn't know what to do with myself and the extra time. But throughout the years, I've discovered who I really am, what excites and intrigues me, how to entertain myself, and I've come to truly appreciate and love the quiet I find myself in with God time after time. I pray the best for your hubby's new job...and for peace and joy in your quiet time. ♥
ReplyDeletexoox laurie
Lovely, Becky...and a good reminder for me, too. So, thank you.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the new job, prayers for the adjustment to a new normal.
I know that you will
ReplyDeletefind your new normal
and someday, when
your honey is NOT
commuting, THAT will
seem weird. Believe
me! When mine is not
traveling, he usually
works from home and
that was a huge change
and adjustment, for
me. I think it's very
important to listen to
your heart and that
inner voice. Love this
Psalm, too!
xo Suzanne
so weird, becky. because this is my struggle, too. my husband doesn't commute, but i'm alone to think a lot. feeling forgotten. DC is quite a commute. I admire your faith. big warm hugs to you tonight.
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