Back to the Basics: Rooted in Faith
We live in a world where everything moves at such a fast pace and everyone desires instant gratification. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t mind a good Amazon prime delivery, but there is something to be said about the lifestyles of the past, where the world seemed to move slower and times were simpler. At one point or another, I am sure that you have heard someone say, “I was born in the wrong time period”, or maybe you even thought it. Trust me, I have said that many times, but I have come to realize that God designed everything on purpose. He does not make mistakes, and for me personally, I have come to realize that God wanted me in this time period to live and walk by faith, and preserve all of the good of the past. I am here to help keep old traditions alive, and help people come Back to the Basics.
If I have learned anything from this lifetime, it’s that it goes too fast and it never seems like we have enough time. Now, I want to help others find the most joy in their lives. When we began our homestead journey, my number one goal was to teach others how to become self-sufficient, love God and to slow down and enjoy all the beauty life has to offer.
Faith: The Calm in the Storm
Life is full of emotions where you can feel the highest of highs, and the lowest of lows. The high moments of life are wonderful; you feel like there is nothing you can’t accomplish. But the low moments of life are hard; you don’t know what you can do to make it better.
That is where your Faith comes into play. The most beautiful aspect to having faith and believing in our Lord means that you ALWAYS have someone in your corner guiding you and protecting you. You’re feeling on top of the world: Praise God and thank Him for providing for you and giving you a beautiful life. You’re feeling like you can’t go on: pray to God and ask for help, guidance, protection, strength, wisdom, forgiveness, healing and anything and everything else you can think of.
He is listening to you; He is protecting you; He is watching over you; He is cheering you on every step of the way.
I’ll be the first to admit that life has not been easy recently. Our family and friends have experienced tragic loss these past few weeks, and it is hard to see the good or light at the end of the tunnel. But what God teaches us is that He has control and we do not need to get carried away in the earthly matters. Our friends and loved ones are with Him. They are loved, protected and they are with our Heavenly Father without pain, suffering or any other worldly feeling.
In Proverbs 3:5-6 we are reminded, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” God did not intend for us to be overcome with fear and anxiety trying to figure out how to make everything work. He wants us to fully surrender to Him and pass along our troubles and worries. God sent His only son to our world to die for our sins so that we may know His love and have everlasting life with Him. God will guide you and lead you, all we need to do is lean on Him and give Him all of our worries and doubts.
Yes, life is overwhelming and it is hard to make sense of things. But, when we surrender to God and accept Him into our hearts, we have the promise of everlasting life; where we will be reunited with our loved ones who have gone before us.
God has blessed all of us with so many wonderful things. He has provided us with a beautiful land that we are able to explore everyday, He has provided us all with unique talents, and He cheers you on everyday of your life. When you feel overwhelmed with what is going on in your life, surrender your troubles to God and allow Him to be the calm in your storm.
It is an incredible feeling inside when you understand and know God’s love for you, as you always know you are loved and protected. My prayer to each of you is that you are able to slow down, take a breath and thank God for all He has done for you.
“I give thanks to you, O Lord my God, with my whole heart, and I will glorify your name forever.”
