Wednesday, May 2, 2007

Start of a new life and a new blog!

Although I will always treasure growing up as "a farmer's daughter" (the name of my old blog), I decided I wanted a new blog that would better represent the new feelings and new life I am experiencing. So, here's my new blog, "Precious and Honored," which God says I am (Isaiah 43:4).

3 comments:

MTJ said...

Hi Connie,

For some reason, I found myself navigating my way back this morning to Precious and Honored. Last year was a turning point in my life when I began the new year by asking God's forgiveness and re-dedicating my life to Christ.

I had a casual interest in writing (which I believe God spawned) that ultimately led me to begin My Thought-filled Journey; helping me clarify the work of salvation in my personal life.

As a man, acknowledging that I'm flawed, that I lived only for myself as a selfish, insensitive, and arrogant man has been humbling. I thought that being out of work was difficult, but the revelation that my wife wanted to leave was beyond any emotional hurt I've experienced. My life has become a daily reminder that my Heavenly Father knows what I have need of... The question is always the same; Will you trust Me?

I've decided to go back to the beginning of your blog so that I have an understanding of your walk of faith. I may not always leave comments, but I hope (over a period of time) to read through each.

When I began blogging, I had no idea of who out there would read what I had to say, would it encourage others, and why I needed to write. I no longer concern myself with those questions; I simply write because I believe this is what God wants me to do.

I must admit that I do not read every blog that follows me; I simply don't have that commitment of time to allocate. I have added your blog to My Blog List which allows me to see the current posting of other Christian bloggers.

Again, I just want to encourage you to remain steadfast, unmoveable, and always abounding unto the Lord, As Moses said to the Israelites on the shores of the Red Sea, "Do not fear! Stand by and see the salvation of the LORD which He will accomplish for you today; for the Egyptians whom you have seen today, you will never see them again forever." (Ex. 14:13, NASB)

God has plans and a purpose for your life. May He bless you above all you could ever ask or think.

Thank you for being the willing instrument He chose to speak to me. Your words renew my faith.

Blessings and peace.

MTJ

Connie Halvorsen said...

I'm humbled by your thoughts and comments. I have been blogging off and on since 2004/2005. Writing is often, but not always of course, communicate with God and it's something I enjoy on a personal level. I also just write and don't worry about whether or not someone reads it and I try not to worry if someone dislikes it.

I do admit though, that not all of it has been spirit-filled and not all of my posts have had to do with my connection with and my lessons from God. Please don't hold it against me. As I read back on some of my postings, I realize there are a few that were meaningless and foolish. I could go back and delete them, but I haven't because they are where I was at that time. In fact, at times they are a good reminder.

I'm sorry that you have experienced heartache of someone you love leaving you. It couldn't have and can't have been easy to get through. I've never been married, but there has been relationships that were significant that did not end well.

Thankfully, God has brought me through the pain and has given me hope in this area of my life. I have just begun seeing someone in the past five months who I feel God has brought into my life at the right time for both him and I. I gave up hope many times over the years and wouldn't wait for God just to experience another painful ending, but this time I waited and so far it seems like it will have been worth the wait.

God bless!

Connie

Connie Halvorsen said...

I meant to say "Writing is often, but not always of course, the means by which I communicate with God and it's something I enjoy on a personal level," rather than, "Writing is often, but not always of course, communicate with God and it's something I enjoy on a personal level."

My brain goes faster than my hands keyboard! LOL