The Omer of Manna

I read Elisabeth Elliot's book, "Passion and Purity" not too long ago and in one of her chapters she talks about keeping track of life's events. She says this: I called the notebook the "Omer of Manna," taking the idea from Exodus 16:32, "And Moses said, This is the thing which the Lord commandeth, Fill an omer of it to be kept for your generations; that they may see the bread wherewith I have fed you in the wilderness, when I brought you forth from the land of Egypt."

After I read this, I started thinking a lot about how I wished I had kept better track of the past three years. I have seen so many things, learned more than I could have ever dreamed, made so many mistakes, and received grace every single time. I could tell stories about all of these experiences for hours but I wish I had more of those times written down. The Lord has been so, incredibly faithful to me. Sometimes, His faithfulness was easy and I accepted it with open arms. Other times, His faithfulness and goodness was hard for me to handle-because it included words I did not want to hear or things I did not want to do.

I know with every part of my being that my Creator is steadfast and His love never fails and I want to write these things down so that these moments (from the most simple to those most defining) can be shared with family and dear friends now and for generations to come...

So, with that said, I have decided to be much more committed to writing in my journal and as much as I can in this blog. I love this life-the happy times and the rough spots-and I am excited to share as much as I can.

"...Lord, I have said the eternal Yes. Let me never, having put my hand to the plough, look back. Make straight the way of the Cross before me. Give me love, that there may be no room for a wayward thought or step..."