As I sit and reflect back over 2010-and think of all the things that have happened in the past 12 months of my life-I can truly say I am in a much better place now than I was at this time last year. The greatest thing that has happened is that I have a deep settled peace within. Even though there are many things I would like to see change, or continue to change-I am truly confident that no matter what/who comes or goes-I'm going to be just fine.
In the year 2010-I traveled to Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Alabama. I had many great experiences. Made new friends and bonded deeper with old friends. I spent Thanksgiving with family, and reconnected with them in a very special way. Overall-my family has become even more precious to me than before. I have learned a great deal about myself. Who I am and who I want to be. I have learned to forgive easier, and to love deeper, and to have more compassion. I have determined within myself never to forsake those I love no matter what they do, or become.
I have faced temptations, and I have overcome them. I have faced discouragement, but I have found courage. I have been sick, but I have found healing. I have known pain, but I know the comforter. I have been afraid, but I have found peace. I have lacked, but God has provided.I have known sorrow, but I have found pure joy. I have realized that I am truly blessed.
I do not know what 2011 may bring, but I know that with Jesus holding my hand-I am not afraid to face it!
Blessings to all and a very HAPPY New year!!!
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Saturday, December 11, 2010
My favorite things....
I LOVE the Month of December! It's a time to reflect back on the past year, and think of all the things the Lord has brought me through! I also love the cold weather. I love wearing sweaters, scarves, boots, and gloves. I love fires in fireplaces, and outdoor fires where hot dogs, and marshmallows are roasted. I love hot chocolate, and veggie soup, and popcorn. I love wrapping up in a blanket and just relaxing at home. December is also the month of my birthday. This year I will celebrate the fact that God has kept me for 31 years!
When I reflect back to how I felt last year about this time-I can truly say...God has brought me a mighty long way! Last year about this time-I felt desolate, discouraged, disappointed, and I had very little peace. I had been sick for the previous 2 years, and it seemed there was no relief in sight. I felt lonely, and was somewhat afraid to face the future. Although I believed God's hand was upon me, and that He was able to see me through-I was afraid of what I would go through to get to where He wanted me to be. My strength indeed was small. There was one particular situation that had me deeply disturbed, and I was in almost constant anguish over it.
This year, however, God has given me the most amazing peace. Even though many situations are still not what I would like to see them be-God has given me Peace in spite of it. My health is much improved, and I am defiantly back on the track to other improvements. I am no longer afraid to face the future. I am not alone. He is always with me. His strength is perfect-when my strength is gone. I am so thankful for how far He has brought me, and I am counting on Him to take me all the way!
My faith is in the Lord. He knows what's best for me.
Blessings to all this December!!!
When I reflect back to how I felt last year about this time-I can truly say...God has brought me a mighty long way! Last year about this time-I felt desolate, discouraged, disappointed, and I had very little peace. I had been sick for the previous 2 years, and it seemed there was no relief in sight. I felt lonely, and was somewhat afraid to face the future. Although I believed God's hand was upon me, and that He was able to see me through-I was afraid of what I would go through to get to where He wanted me to be. My strength indeed was small. There was one particular situation that had me deeply disturbed, and I was in almost constant anguish over it.
This year, however, God has given me the most amazing peace. Even though many situations are still not what I would like to see them be-God has given me Peace in spite of it. My health is much improved, and I am defiantly back on the track to other improvements. I am no longer afraid to face the future. I am not alone. He is always with me. His strength is perfect-when my strength is gone. I am so thankful for how far He has brought me, and I am counting on Him to take me all the way!
My faith is in the Lord. He knows what's best for me.
Blessings to all this December!!!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)