Well friends, here we are in 2011. It seems like 2010 just began! This year is going to be a full one, I know. Personally, I'm apprehensive, but I'm praying that it's a year of harvest. Last year was a year of sowing, and God brought me through many things that I never thought I could get through at the beginning of the year. Even in the last days of December, God was taking me into situations that I begged Him to never put me through. This year, I'm afraid of many things. Last year was so difficult, and I'm so afraid this year will be more of the same. But...I grew so much this past year. As hard as it was, as much as I don't want to go through it again, I'm grateful for it and I don't regret it. God showed me His faithfulness every step of the way, and He allowed me to encourage others as I was learning those lessons. God provided many blessings, and I know He'll be faithful to fulfill each and every one of His promises. It won't always be this hard, and when it is, He'll be right there with me, making every moment worth it. So I guess the question and challenge I'm faced with this year is this: Knowing how much God has done for me, knowing His faithfulness and promises and blessings...am I willing to face the worst, if it comes? Are the prospects I'm facing too big to handle for Him, the Creator of the Universe and the Author of my life?
Of course they're not. So yes, I'm willing to go through what I'm afraid of. Today as I was thinking of the year ahead, God reminded me that I'm not to worry about tomorrow. He has it all taken care of, and worrying about it won't come to anything. Especially if it never happens!
And I have a lot of blessings to look forward to this year as well! I start my Masters in Theatre at Regent University (my dream field of study at my dream school) on Tuesday, and I absolutely can't wait! I have reason to hope...in fact, I have more reason to hope than to fear! Fear may look bigger and more powerful, but in the end I know I have victory in Christ. This year will be full of blessings in many forms, I just know it.
Have a blessed New Year!
