May 2024 Reflection
Hi everyone, thanks for being here. This post is dedicated to reflecting on the month of May that just ended a few days ago. Reflection helps me feel like me. It gives me greater insight into how God is always at work around me and in me. It gives me space to breath and be a person. And it’s just super fun for me. I hope you enjoy. Consider how you would answer these questions. There is no wrong or right answer. It’s all just curious observation and hopeful growth from what we learn.
Every Wednesday, I accompany Daphné to the pony club where she rides. This is my favorite horse. I’ve always had a thing for palominos. His name is Uranus, and he loves hand fulls of grass.
May reflection questions:
Thank you to Emily P Freeman for these questions and examples.
1. What is one thing you made in May? (A decision? A delicious meal? A commitment? A garden? It all counts!)
2. What was your simplest joy in May? (The key to this one is not to overthink it but to mark a moment of beauty you experienced this month.)
3. Sometimes the scary “what-ifs” can keep us stuck in fear and indecision. But what is a better what-if question you can ask yourself as you head into June? (For example: What if it all works out? What if this is the beginning of healing? What if we're going to be okay?)
1. One thing I made in May.
Worship song recordings. It’s been a fun way for those leading worship with me to practice at home before Sunday. They are super hokey recordings, and I leave in my giggles and mess ups, but it gives a general idea of the songs to others on the worship team.
2. My simplest joy in May.
Watching Tonio with our kids. He is the best papa. Above are just two snapshots of the many moments in May. On the left, he fell asleep on the couch, so the kids “decorated” him. He woke up, but let them continue. You can see by his smirk that he’s loving it. And on the right, he’s swimming with Daphné in the sea. She loves being with her papa, especially swimming in the sea with him! Pure joy.
3. A “what-if” question I can ask as I head into June.
What if I surrendered our summer planning to the Lord and trusted Him with our days? The kids are still in school until July 5th, but I had a very low low last week in complete overwhelm. I am not gifted with planning and working outside the constraints of a schedule, so summer catches me off guard every year. Praying with Tonio and recognizing my struggles was a good start. I look forward to see how God will direct our paths this summer. No visit to the states and no visit to Austria - we are choosing rest this summer. Lord, please help me. I need you.
Cheers to reflection and God’s goodness!!!
Love Linz