Hiatus

Hiatus:  "A break or interruption in the continuity of a work, series, action, etc." (Dictionary.com)
I promised myself that I wouldn't blog on the days that I was not inspired. I thought today might be one of those days since there didn't seem to be a common thread running through my quiet time reading this morning and I didn't wake up with a burning issue on my mind that needed to be addressed immediately  Of course I was wrong.
I believe that God grants each of us hiatuses along our journey of life.  Some hiatuses occur at great times, some occur at the not so great times.  I am currently being granted a hiatus since I am between phases of treatment and I don't want to waste it. I don't want to let the important lessons pass me by as I revel in the absence of yucky things.  So....here goes:
More notes to self:
Don't miss the reality that true peace can occur anywhere along our way through life, whether we are being challenged or not. Sarah Young reminded me this morning that I can receive this gift in the midst of life's storms by trusting Him.  She points out that adverse circumstances are normal in a fallen world.  Thanks, Sarah, for that timely reminder!  (Jesus Calling)
Max Lucado reminded me that God's love does not hinge on mine.  God loves me simply because He chose to.  Thanks, Max, for that timely reminder!  (A Love Worth Giving)
Oswald Chambers reminded me that I have nothing to accomplish in my life on this earth that is more important than to give evidence that I am a child of God:  "You did not choose Me, I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit...".-John 15:16 (NKJV)  Thanks, Oswald, for that timely reminder! (My Utmost for His Highest)
C.G. Trumbull reminded me that God knows just when to withhold from me any visible sign of encouragement and when to give me visible signs of His presence. My trust in Him needn't depend on "signs and wonders".  I can, and will, trust Him at all times.  Thanks, C.G., for that timely reminder! (Streams in the Desert)
And, finally, the apostle Paul reminds me, in 1 Thessalonians 5:16, 18: "Be joyful always.... give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."  Thanks, Paul, Silvanus and Timothy, for that timely reminder!
No inspiration today?  I don't think so :)

PS.  If your prayer list could use a few more names, please include Dale and Ron.