Well, 2012 has been full of surprises and memories made!
As I look back at the year, I wanted to pick out three of the most amazing things during the year to be truly grateful for to share with you all. So here it goes- Spiritual Growth, Pure Joy, Clarity.
I know most of you probably thought I would have exact memories to share, but the things I am most thankful for in 2012 encompass several different memories all into one life lesson.
Spiritual growth-
During 2012 Nick and I had the privilege of being on a church plant team, with the intention of working over the years to build a strong, spirit led community of believers in Robinson, TX. Over the course of this journey, our launch team began a weekly intentional prayer group. We started out simply praying for growth in our services, and for the people of Robinson, but it turned into a very powerful time of spiritual growth for all involved. God came and taught us to go deeper with Him through prayer and was faithful to allow us to feel His presence in tangible ways each week. For this time, for this experience, for this growth I am so thankful!
Pure Joy-
In case some of you out there haven't read all the other posts in my blog, Nick and I have been on an infertility journey for many years. In 2012, we began clomid treatments. We found out in March that we were finally pregnant. The joy that I felt during the few weeks of knowing I was pregnant, before the miscarriage, was such a blessing. Every opportunity that presented itself, I was giving thanks to God for this miracle. Each day at least once, Nick would talk to our Bumblebee and pray for her growth. In those moments, God gave me a glimpse into something truly unique and special. Unspeakable, Indescribable Pure Joy. Joy with no conditions. Joy that overflows into every area of your life. Joy that people can see on your face. The kind of Joy that I imagine the woman at the well felt as she came face to face with the Living Water. The joy that Mary felt as she peered into the face of our infant Savior. The joy that Hannah, Sarah, and Rebecca felt when they too found out they were with child under miraculous and impossible situations. The joy that comes from answered prayers Even the memory of the Joy I felt at this time in my life brings a smile to my face. For this Joy I am grateful.
Clarity-
This is a hard one. There are so many areas of my life where clarity and perspective have been so twisted by my desires, that there could be no real discernment. In 2012, the clarity came in a resounding, "His Plan is far better than any I can come up with myself." It would seem that in all areas of my life this past year when I thought I had it all figured/planned out, He would step in and in some way or another tell me that He is in control and not me. Thank God that you and I don't have to take on the responsibility of planning everything out. Thank God that He has a plan for your life and that it will far out weigh anything you could ever dream up!
So, in 2013 I plan not only to continue the journey He has set in front of me, but I intend to be intentional about being thankful for life's lessons. ENJOY your new year! Make a difference in someone else's life! Dig deep into your relationship with others and with God. Be blessed! ( follow my blog!- hehehe)
