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This verse is like my motto.

As a young Christian I was delighted to discover it, due to my being a constant planner, daydreamer and visionary. I live by to-do lists and goals. As I pondered these fleshy aspects of my personality, I realise the daydreamer has been an overstayer. She is quite detrimental. She constantly interrupts my conversations with God. She is self-focused and often conjures up negative thinking. I’m not liking her.

The visionary is okay. Definitely requires boundaries. Like the daydreamer she can take my eyes off God on occasion however she is also great for looking at outreach to the unsaved and encouragement for those in the faith.

And then there’s the planner. This is where the to-do lists come in which keep the visionary contained. The planner ensures the homemaker remembers to vacuum, plan meals and buy groceries. The planner ensures hospitality is occurring. She keeps the woman juggling all the many roles of responsibilities.

Don’t you agree that planning and keeping up with responsibilities flow most effectively when we are first spending quality time with God and His Word:

There is constant need to hear the wisdom, draw on the strength and walk in the power of the Word. To overcome sinful behavior such as daydreaming, to live obediently and peaceably, then scripture must be applied:

In the wise words of a dear friend: “Good time-management is a necessity for us… aka discipline”.

A re-ignited venture is happening this year as I’ve joined the craft fair bandwagon. At the turn of the millennium, I was busily making a variety of sewn goods such as toilet roll holders, wall-hangers and felt names – this pic of  my first and only ‘catalogue’ confirms my enthusiasm:

However, when dad passed away suddenly in 2002, the venture died with him. Amazing that now 18 years later, the season has reappeared and here’s two sale items: 

Along with a couple of homemade crafts, I’m marketing water filters (part of our plumbing business) and ‘A Single Mum’s Journey’. What an answer to pray when I had a book sale at February’s Martinborough fair. The lovely purchaser shared how as a single mother she didn’t feel supported by her church. She revealed that she too has blended so you can imagine we could have talked all day.  Later I reflected that ‘A Single Mum’s Journey’ was now in the hands of someone other than friend or family. I do hope we connect again and have the opportunity to talk some more.

Seventh of March will see round two of the Martinborough fair. I’m busily revamping the mini tables and making hessian tissue-box covers.  Table cloths that go all the way to the ground are also on the to-do-list.  Lord willing, there will be more action at my stand and more opportunity for book conversations.
Following that is March madness in Upper Hutt 21st March.

Conversations is where I hope this blogging, attending fairs and other ventures will lead. Opportunity to share, listen, encourage and communicate about Jesus Christ.

Looking forward to sharing with you fortnightly  ….

Love Jo