2011 is here!
New year. Same God.
The same God who so graciously showed me his faithfulness and goodness in 2010 will continue to be faithful and good in the year to come.
The same Lord who taught me and convicted me in the days past will continue to lovingly instruct me in the days ahead.
The same Saviour who forgave me time and time again and taught me of forgiveness in previous moments will continue to do so in moments to come.
Hebrews 13:8
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
That's the funny thing about time. It passes so quickly, and yet with the Lord "...one day is as a thousand years and a thousand years as one day" (2 Peter 3:8)
Ever feel like something was a lifetime ago, but it actually just happened, or vice versa? That's how I often feel. Even last night doesn't seem like it just happened.
Last night...
Last night was lovely. The highlight for sure was singing in the new year with fellow Christ-followers. The basement was kind of cold and we were sitting on the cold floor. I didn't know half of these people either - didn't even know their names at the time - but it didn't matter. We were singing to God and it was beautiful and seemed to bring us together in that moment.
It was awesome ending the year in awe of God and starting the next the same way. Shouldn't we desire to do the same in all the days in between?
Now for some thank yous.
Thank you to my friends for opening your homes, your hearts, and for your faith.
Thank you to my family for being the people that you are (P.S. Operation Suprise-Birthday-Party-For-Dad was a success!)
Thank you to my God for every breath you have given me, every blessing you have poured out, every lesson you have taught, and every wound you have healed. I want to spend my life loving You!
I don't know what 2011 holds. Let's find out, shall we?
