Who am I? A wife for almost 40 years. A mom for over 36 years. A sister and a friend, of course. Each of these help describe me. But, even more, I have been a Christian since accepting Him as my Savior when I was 12 years old and, this truth defines each area of my life. I have enjoyed some mountain top experiences but have been through some very deep valleys as well. Valleys of incredible grief and even pits of depression. However, most of my days are ordinary, routine kind of days. But in every one of my days, God has been faithful. He has walked with me whatever the day. He strengthens, comforts, encourages and blesses me with life "most abundant."

A favorite life verse: The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. John 10:10

Why do I write? Though not quite as private as my dad, I am definitely my father's daughter. I find it difficult to share. And to let others in. But I do love to write. I love to put words into sentences and sentences in paragraphs that help express my thoughts. I hope my words help me share my heart. Share the life that God has given me and all that He has done for me and through me. I write with the hope of giving Him at least a bit of the glory He is due.

A verse to guide my writing: That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ. I Peter 1:7

The Blessing of Slow Days and Seasons

Posted on By jennifer

Happy Friday!  Have you had a good week?  It has been a nice week around here.  We (more like, my hubbie) have gotten a lot done outside.  Especially in the flower beds.  Just getting everything ready for the next season.  I mentioned in Wednesday’s post that I’m done complaining about this next season.  Each season has its own beauty, blessings and potential.  As much as I love summer, this past one was a tough one.  I’m ready for a bit of a slower season.

A slower season.  Some routine and ordinary days.  That sounds pretty good.  Reminds me of a post I once wrote for a Five Minute Friday prompt of “slow.”  Here is what I said:

I once read “A truth about the Lord is not truly ours until He works it into our daily life.”  I wish I had said it myself but, nonetheless, I am glad to have the truth of that statement tucked away in my heart.  I love Bible studies and I love Bible lessons.  I love discussing the Bible and Bible truths with other ladies.  Learning more about God is a never-ending pursuit and delight.  But, truly, I want more than head knowledge.  I desire closeness.  Intimacy.  I want a relationship with my Heavenly father that is more than simply intellectual.  I crave a personal one.  And that comes through experience.

So often I think those experiences are the hard times.  The trials and the painful days.  And certainly God – and all that He is – is learned well during those times.  As the statement says, “the Lord becomes truly ours” in the hardest of life.  But we experience and get to know God during “daily life” as well.  During the happy and peaceful days.  We can draw close, feel His presence, and truly learn His character on the ordinary days.  The slow days.

I am getting to a place in life where I not only enjoy but embrace the slow days of life.  The routine and ordinary.  I have time to truly get to know Him more!!  What a gift and a privilege.  

Yes, there was much to learn (and still is) from the hard things of the past few months (I might even say the last two years) and, no doubt, much to still be learned and applied.  I don’t want to waste the valley days.  But I am going to embrace the slow days of life as well.  Days that look and feel ordinary.  Routine.  Some might think boring.  But they are not boring days.  Just slower days and I want to learn from these days as well as I spend more time with my Heavenly Father.  Isn’t that a wonderful gift?

Whatever season of life you are in (and whether you prefer autumn or another season), I pray you draw close to the Lord.  Feel His presence and learn His character.  I hope you have a wonderful weekend ahead.  I’m off to a friend’s retirement ceremony.  A new season begins for these friends as well:)  Life is full of seasons, isn’t it??  Thanks for stopping by –

Life Lately

Comments (16)

  1. Jennifer, I truly enjoyed reading here this morning. I sensed your hunger for a more intimate relationship with the Lord. I often pray, “Father, help me to hunger and thirst more for Your righteousness” and He never fails to answer. That’s where my heart is today.

    It is always wonderful to “meet” with someone who also enjoys and embraces the slow and ordinary days…even in the ordinary days there’s much to be dazzled about that our God has supplied us with…even the things of giving us the breath we breathe, sustaining us through the night, etc.

    Have a lovely weekend, my friend. xx

    1. Thank you, Dianna. I echo that prayer…and good prayer to begin each day, isn’t it? Thank you for the encouragment and I have your weekend is very nice as well!

  2. I love what you said about experiencing the hard times and how we learn from them. I’ve gone through that lately and I have to remind myself that I will come out the other side of this better with having had this experience.

    I agree that this summer has been a tough one in many ways, and I certainly welcome fall. Summer was not great for me as I was sick a good portion of it so it had to take things slowly. Now I’m looking forward to cooler and better days.

    Have a great wekend.

    1. Melanie, praying that these months ahead are “kinder” -and that you have extra time to recoup, refresh and re-energize:) Glad you stopped by –

  3. Jennifer, I love the slow, ordinary days. Those are the times I feel the Lord’s presence with me, as I thank him for the privilege of being home. But the valleys bring a different kind of intimacy with him; one of clinging to and trusting and building of faith. Both are amazing in their own ways.
    I absolutely believe that life is done in seasons and that gives hope too, because we know that the hard seasons will pass and new seasons will arrive.
    Now I’m just asking God for a calm season 🙂 One without chaos would be nice 🙂

    Have a great weekend!

  4. I could use a few slower days. Might need to schedule those in! I’ve been staying busy just so I sleep well and don’t obsess over my very empty nest.

  5. I love this. I long to know Him more deeply! I often whine for some slower days and not so many things to care for at my age, but truthfully I know this is where He has me and I am to walk in it for now. I learned upon retiring not to wish for the next step. Often when it comes, it is not at all like you planned it in your head, but He has my days ordered. I just have to use them.

  6. Indeed, life is full of seasons…we were discussing this (about the change of life’s seasons, not weather, just life) last night over dinner. Thank you, your posts always make me smile.

  7. We are entering a new season and starting a new chapter of our lives in this family, as my dear hubby has just retired. We don’t know what lies ahead but we hold fast to the promises that God will be with us each day, through the quiet moments and the busy days. Your words today were very encouraging. Thank you, Jennifer.

    1. Blessings to you, Beverley, as you start this new season. Such more potential and how exciting to see what God has in store! I am glad you were encouraged…just as sweet comments, like yours, encourage me!

  8. Life is full of seasons and one prayer I pray throughout is that God’s light shines through me. The pastor of our church has been preaching in the OT since we began attending early in 2025. It’s amazing how God used so many ordinary people who were living simple lives to change history and advance his kingdom. No matter our role or how full or empty our days are, we can show our love for God by being obedient to his commands.

    1. I join you with that prayer, Maria. Let God shine through me whatever the season! I, too, am grateful for the stories and testimones of so many ordinary people that God used in specific and special ways. Thanks for your thoughts and the reminder!

  9. Yes, my friend. Your words here are both beautiful and true. I have always craved and flourished in the ordinary, slow days. Thank you for the lovely post this evening. Happy September!

    1. Happy September to you, Billie Jo. I have been using your bucket list…and having a little fun along the way these first few days of September!

  10. Thank you for this encouragement, Jennifer. I too, am savoring these slower days after a busy summer. And yes, there is such a deep longing for more of God when life seems difficult or confusing. Your posts always remind me that we are not alone in our joys and struggles. Thanks again!

    1. Karen – so glad to see you comment and now you visited today. So good to hear from you. I pray you are doing well…and look forward to visiting your blog later today!!

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