I know it's been a little since my last entry...the new year has come so quickly. It's funny how ready you are for a new year to start when the previous one has brought much grief and pain. I remember thinking last year this time how much I was ready for a new year. I think secretly I thought I could put 2007 to rest and look foward to much less pain in 2008.
As Mark and I were reviewing our year, it's many struggles and hardships, we were also amazed at how much the Lord had blessed us in 2008. We decided to write down our praises of the previous year, as well as the list of prayer requests the lord has answered. It was so uplifting to see so many blessings.
For me personally, what I am most thankful for in 2008 is for how God has grown me.
He has shown me more love and comfort than I knew existed.
He has brought me further from myself, closer to Him.
He has taught me to feel deep compassion for hurting people.
He has shown me what life looks like from a whole new perspective.
He has shown me how to live in joy even in the midst of tremendous grief.
He has brought unbelieveable friends and family to comfort and love me like I never imagined.
He has forgiven my selfish, pity-filled heart.
He has placed in me a heart to love Him like I never knew I could.
For all of this, I am immensely grateful for this previous year and for the suffering that brought so much Glory to my God.
Pursuing Dreams
5 months ago
2 comments:
Such sweetness to read your heart. Thank you for being so raw. The rollercoaster of life guarantees us ups & downs. Yet, I am reminded of Romans 8:28: "And in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose".
It obvious that you love Him. Me too! Now bring on the "good" Lord! :)
i love you so much...i am so greatful for you. i have been so blessed by you this past year. thank you for continuing to choose Him through the storm...and thank you most for sharing your heart with us through all the pain. i see Jesus when i look at you!
thank you for this past weekend...i needed to share my heart with you and cry & laugh with you. why God blessed me with such an amazing sister i dont know but i sure am overwhelmed with gratitude. love you sis~nic
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