As 2011 is coming to a
close, I want to reflect on the multitude of moments that inspired me, moments
of incredible favor and blessings. I am in awe of the way God has moved in my
life. The relationship I have with Jesus is precious and beautiful…
I would be remiss not
to mention moments of intense pain and suffering that landed on our doorstep as
well…we were hit hard this year; death and disease entered our lives in ways we
never expected. The earthly loss we experienced left empty spaces where loved
ones once occupied…reflection hurts sometimes. We said goodbye to Jeff’s sister
Mary, our friend Antone, Sweet Baby Joshua and our Beloved Pastor Connie. I
continue to intercede for many who are in the battle for life as I write these
words, especially my friends Kathy, Laura and Barb. There have been tears…many,
many tears…we miss the earthly presence of loved ones. Human loss is painful
and I know we must walk through it…it is how God created us…however…I choose
not to live in the place of sorrow…because I have chosen to let joy prevail, no
matter what comes my way…I believe the promise in the Word of God…promises for
all who choose to believe.
The
Lord is my strength and shield. I trust him with all my heart.
He
helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. I burst out in songs of thanksgiving.
Pslam
28:7
2011 was the first time
I remember truly living my life as fully as I ever lived my life before. I
lived it with intentional purpose. I believe I truly woke up this year. I spent
more time seeking God and seeking His plan more than anything else. I spent
more time in silence than I have in the 50 years previously combined. There is
peace in the quiet place, I am home there.
I was reborn. I am
alive. I have a purpose. I know my destiny. I know the plan. I am excited about
the future!
I am fully committed to
living my life through Gods eyes, with His heart and with Biblical
understanding. I have made many mistakes along the way, but I will stay the
course that has been set before me, brush off the dust and continue forward.
I believe and I
proclaim the presence of the power of the Holy Spirit in my life in the midst
of all that I experience in life on earth, I trust God in the promise that ~all
is well with my soul~ because I know He is with me always!!
This time…right now….the
next few days before the calendar turns and we enter the new year 2012…is a
time I have chosen to collect, recollect and shed the tattered memories,
releasing them fully and completely to the Lord.
I refuse to carry the
hurt and pain with me one more day. I choose victory!
Him
who overcomes I will make a pillar in the temple of my God. Never again will he
leave it. I will write on him the name of my God and the name of the city of my
God, the new Jerusalem, which is coming down out of heaven from my God; and I
will also write on him my new name.
The battles we fought
and won in 2011 have defined our family in new and wonderful ways. We have
become courageous, committed and loyal. We are blessed beyond measure.
2012 promises many
things, because we know Gods plans are for good…
We trust in the Lord and claim
this year as our Jubilee!
Blessed be the name of the Lord!
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