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We all go through different periods in our lives. One of the things that I had wanted to do for quite awhile was to start a blog. I'm not really sure why, I guess I just had a lot of stuff bottled up inside of me that I wanted to say and I thought this was a good way to say it. So on August 30th of last year I did it - I created a blog and started writing. It's been a lot of fun and today is my 75th blog. However, it will also be my last one.The fact is that demands on my time have changed over the last year. Between a full-time job and my responsibilities at church, I just don't have time to blog like I would like to. So I'm going to retire from blogging. I wanted to say 'Thank You' to everyone that dropped by and took the time to read what I wrote. For those of you that took the time to comment on my blogs, I just wanted to say how much I appreciated that. Knowing that someone was reading it and taking the time to comment really made me feel good. I probably enjoyed reading the comments as much or more than you enjoyed reading my blogs.
If I can, I want to leave one final thought with you.
I have a wonderful marriage. Kathy and I have been married for 26 years and I can truly say that I enjoy being a husband and I find fulfillment in that role. I have wonderful children. I have two great sons who have enriched my life tremendously. I enjoy being a father and I find fulfillment in that role. I have some unbelievable friendships in my life - so much so that I can't even express how much those friendships mean to me. I find fulfillment in those relationships as well.
However, I have become convinced through personal experience that you will never be truly fulfilled as a Christian until you are fulfilling your role in the Body of Christ. There is just something about being a living, breathing, working and contributing member of the Body that completes you as a Christian. Why? Because it is what we are called to. If you are not doing that there will always be an emptiness, a sense of unfulfillment in your life. So I want to encourage each of you to find your gift and begin to use it to edify the Body. Does is take more time? Sure. Does it take more discipline? Of course. Does it take more commitment? Absolutely. But I can assure you, you will never regret it. The effort is temporal, but the rewards are eternal.
So thanks for reading - now go Live the Eternal Life.
I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me. - Galatians 2:20
I sure understand the time factor, but I will miss your postings. Not only have your blogs been interesting, but each one has made me stop and think. Thank you for sharing with us and prodding us. I will miss reading.
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ReplyDeleteI have so enjoyed this blog. Thank you very much.
ReplyDeleteWe'll miss you Derricke! You always had such interesting things to post, and you stretched my mind, causing me to have to think much deeper than I normally do. Thank you for the time you were able to share with us.
ReplyDeleteI feel as if I am saying bye to a friend.
ReplyDeleteI have posted as anonymous several times. I will sign off as anonymous telling you this posting has truly been a blessing in my life. As Maggie says, I feel as if you have been a friend.
ReplyDeleteThere are seasons.
ReplyDeleteHave just started reading in the last couple of months. Yes, we need to concentrate on our primary God-given roles. So, I completely understand - probably more than I want! Blessings to you and Kathy.
ReplyDeleteBarbara Benton
I am going to miss this, but I understand. I didn't always comment, but I kept up with all of your blogs. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThank you for this and all you do and have done for my family we love you MAN !!!!!
ReplyDeleteTHANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU
ReplyDeleteThank you Derricke for being an example of what we should be, where we should be and why we should be walking the path that leads to eternal life.
ReplyDeleteBetsey