This is a hard post to write for a people-pleaser like me. I have a gazillion things I have thought of to post over the upcoming holidays. I have ideas for new endeavors ahead, but God is asking me to be still, to be quiet and seek Him first.
Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails. Proverbs 19:21
I will be taking a blogging break here at Denise In Bloom for November and December, as I need to focus on my home, my family and embrace the holidays with simplicity.
I have many ideas and plans for the new year, but I don’t want to proceed with any plans until I have sought the Master Planner. I need to hear from Him and see what His purposes are for my online writing and ministry.
I appreciate your grace as I take this time off.
There also won’t be any Life In Bloom link ups for the next two months. I so enjoy the sweet sister community we have each week, and will miss seeing you here.
I am longing to come back refreshed and renewed in my purposes and visions in 2013.
I will be praying for you as well. For my kind readers who visit me here, and encourage me, that you will have a blessed holiday season. I pray you find sweet times with family and loved ones, for a refreshing in your heart as well.
See you in the 2013!
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Denise, I will greatly miss your posts, but I respect you for your obedience to the Father. You are in my prayers during the two month break.
Thank you Jenifer for your encouragement here. You are so sweet.
Well, you will definitely be missed, but I understand personally the need to become refreshed in Him. I myself after my 31 Day series plan to take some time off. Your readers will still be here when you get back. Enjoye your time in your faith and family.
Thank you Lisa!
Good for you, Denise! Enjoy!!!
And Happy Holidays!
Thank you Bec! Good to see you here. I will be back…
I just posted on this early this morning. I hear ya sista! Have a wonderful holiday!
You too Melissa!
Sweet Denise – grace and rest, peace and refreshment as you seek Him more fully and hear Him more distinctly.
Rest is a gift from the Lord, I pray you are abundantly blessed in it!! A simple and restful holiday season to you….
Thank you Daniele- yes rest is a gift from the Lord. Thank you for always encouraging me.
You will be missed, but being refreshed in Him is more important. Enjoy your time of quiet and stillness
Thank you Lori!
I think you are amazing, and your blog is too! Take care of yourself and we will all be waiting for you till you get back!
Ahh.. thank you so kind. I will see you when I return. : )
I will be praying for your time away Denise, that you come back renewed. Praying you and your family have a beautiful holiday season.
Thank you Barbie, and same to you. Have a great season!
Proud of you
Love you friend!
Many blessings to you for your obedience Denise – you are truly an inspiration for so many! Big HUGS to you from across the way!
Thank you Susan for always having uplifting words for me. You are amazing. Yes HUGS right back and hopefully we can meet again soon.
You will be missed Denise! Trusting with you for God’s refreshment to wash over you, for rest, and for joy with your Savior and your family. Happy Thanksgiving! Merry Christmas! & Happy New Year!
God bless!
Thank you so much Diane. See you when I return. : )
Good for you! Praying for you during November and December. xoxo
It’s your sensitive heart to Him that pleases me, Denise. So you’re not disappointing ; )
I’ll be here when you get back. {{HUGS}}
Thank you, Denise, for hosting these link ups and for a blog that focus on HIM. May this be a blessed and refreshing time for you. Enjoy this season of rest! in HIM, Gin
Denise, I admire you for listening to His voice, and for following. May this be a refreshing, time of growing even closer to God, and also to your family. I will miss you! But I do understand, and appreciate your example of putting first things first. Blessings …
Taking a break is a good thing….you will come back refreshed though you will be missed, but i think we all understand. praying that Jesus will reveal himself to you and hear your hearts desire! be blessed and enjoy these next couple of months!
Sweet friend, you know I understand this all too well. You’re making a wise decision — it’s never wrong to take rest when you need it and spend more time with family. You are loved and we will be happy to have you back whenever you feel ready. Email me anytime, sister. (((hugs)))
Good for you…I am glad you heard His calling and answered yes…blessings as you tuck in under His wings…filling you up…holding you tight…enriching all you will be about in a more quiet way. blessings~
May He refresh and restore you these next two months. Have a blessed holiday season!
Denise…enjoy your break! Be still and know what He wants for you.
I pray that you are refreshed and revitalized. I will miss your link-up each week, and thank you for doing it!
While visiting Miss Mustard Seed, I saw your comment about living in a 110 year old house and decided to visit. You’re a wise woman to heed God’s whisper; He will bless you because “obedience is better than sacrifice”.