Who Have I Become - an announcement

I have high expectations for everything and everybody around me which are only overshadowed by the expectations I have for myself. I am my own worst enemy....but that's not what this post is about.

This post is about how I've changed over the years....

I used to be a very active, happy girl. Every person I run into from high school reminds me of how bubbly and happy I was. Heck, I even lost a few friends along the way because they found my cheer annoying.

Today, I'm not that bubbly, happy Amanda.

Don't get me wrong, I'm happy but life has gotten to me. I've become distracted by keeping house and home, by coping and raising a special needs child, by working full time when my heart is really at home. I've allowed myself to decrease while stress and worry increase - instead of what John 3:30 tells us "He must increase and I must decrease".

I know the Lord has me right where He wants me. I know this is only for a season and things will change, just like they have before.

Sadly, I've let all these things takeover my life (and my blog) and they have distracted me from what is truly important. Now, all I want is a simple and godly life.

With all that said, I think I'm going to take a week or so off to regroup, repent and realign in every area of my life.

When I return next week sometime, I hope I'll be a more refreshed and focused blogger. I've gotten SO off the path in the last few months. Heck, I might even rename this thing all together. Who knows.

While I'm away, if you can, please pray for me in these areas:

1. That the Lord would reveal to me sin that I need to repent of.
2. That there would be a revival in my heart!
3. That I can get my priorities right.
4. That I can learn to balance faith, husband, home, work and ministry correctly.

Thank you all for reading my blog and sticking with me!!! I have to admit that it does hurt to see readership and comments dwindle but I am still encouraged by the depth of friendship I have with so many of you.

Anyway, enough of the boohooing and whining! I'll see you guys next week, Lord willing!

By His Grace,
Amanda Jo

P.S. I will be around the blogosphere and commenting and whatnot! Feel free to drop me an e-mail or comment while I'm away...I'll read them and respond! kennedyfamily.home@gmail.com!!!