Many people don’t know, but I actually have an architecture degree—so creative blocks (similar to writers block) are something I grew accustomed to in school. I used to get them often when designing staircases, floor plans, or even entire homes. I would step outside to get some air, or do things I called mind shifts. Meaning, I would strike up a random conversation with a classmate, watch a YouTube video, or even work on a different section of the project. If I was working on the windows of a design, I might jump to the placement of doors. The changing of focus was my go to method to get the creative juices flowing again. Sadly, the methods I listed above aren’t working these days. It’s different I guess, because the creative blocks now are purely from outside sources not from within. I want so badly to create and write a blog, but it’s just not there. The ideas aren’t flowing like they use too. Lack of sleep, stress, lack of resources. Or simply the fact that I haven’t slept in my bed since August 28th, the day we evacuated.

Mold growing in our home. Unresponsive insurance companies and a career that I’m excited about but can’t seem to find the energy to sink into.

I once heard this saying before: “It might NOT be okay.”

This may be crazy to hear a Christian say, but as the Bible says: There is a time for everything: a season for laughter, and a season for tears.

In my case, this is a season of stress. I’ll say it again, a season. I’m not promised rainbows and sunshine every day, but I am promised His presence throughout it all.

“Enjoy prosperity while you can, but when hard times strike, realize that both come from God. Remember that nothing is certain in this life.” Ecclesiastes‬ ‭7:14‬

It’s okay for things not to be okay. Just remember, it’s only for a season.

I’ll praise Him for the good and the bad. With either, I still have Him.