Day 72: NYE Thoughts

As I sit here with friends who are as close as sisters, I see this year as one of true testing and blessing.  God brought me back into the fold of an amazing church family, and really called me to live for Him completely, forgetting everything I lack and forgiving me for all of my failures.

I did things I never thought I would do:  serve as a missionary in a foreign country, embrace leading worship, meet new people in crazy ways, forgive, forget, and move on even when I've been incredibly hurt.

He allowed me to laugh, love, and be the most raw and vulnerable I have ever been in my life.

He allowed me to live, and that is a blessing above all else.

I don't know what to expect for 2012, but I know that with God I will never be alone in whatever comes. I have goals for this next year, and chapter, in my life, and the desires of my heart are slowly coming to light.

I desire to truly seek God in every part of my life, to build God-centered friendships and fellowship, to find the job of my dreams, and of course, to find my own love story.

I don't know what He has for me, but I know He is good to me…and I'm so excited!

Think back on 2011 and remember not only your good times, but also your struggles. See how you have developed, grown, and most importantly, how He has been faithful to you. There is none greater than our God.

God bless you all,

Lilia