Reflections on 2011

It’s that time year again. The time of year when we reflect on the past year and some make resolutions for the coming one. I’m not big on resolutions, so don’t be disappointed when you get to the end of this and wonder where they are. Ha. But I would like to share some thoughts on this past year and what’s been going on, along with some thoughts for this new year that we have just begun. In 2011 I went through what was probably the hardest year of my life, but I think I could also say that I’ve seen God to some big things. So here’s a few things I have taken away from 2011. ~I’ve learned that in the hardest times, the friends who are praying for you are the dearest ones and that I want to be a praying friend ~I have learned that His mercies are new each morning ~I have learned that God and I rarely have the same plans, but that His are more impressive and far better ~I have experienced the biggest earthquake of my life… in Oklahoma ~I have learned that Five Guys is my enemy ~I have learned (it’s been a two year process) that I might not be ready to get married, but to keep trusting Him in it ~I have learned that sometimes holidays (aka days off) are necessary ~I have learned that God can take away desires for the wrong things, such as cookies (shocking, right?) ~I have learned that I can have peace even when my heart is broken ~I’ve learned that I love traveling and I love the beach

Last year at this time I was hoping for my dreams to become reality, but this year, I'd like to think I've wised up a little. So this year I want to learn to trust Him and watch His dreams unfold in my life. I want to remember that each day is a new chance for me to live for His kingdom, because I want to live ready for His return. Maranatha! O Lord, Come!