Definitely wanna remember this. Texas, Summer 2012 |
Happy
Merry AFTER Christmas peeps! Let me just
say that I am not the traditional blogger.
I do not always acknowledge current events or even holidays—hence the
lack of a Christmas post J. You
see, a long long time ago during my undergrad years when I had to write papers
on boring assigned topics like Puritan Colonialism, I realized then that my
best writing came from the heart.
Therefore if I don’t feel inspired to the point to write and share then
it just doesn’t happen. You should thank
me for sparing you a diatribe of insincere posts. But as it turns out, I have some thoughts to
share today as we are on the eve of a new year.
Most people and even scripture advocate not living in the past (Philippians
3:13) but I’ve experienced a lot in 2012: loss, heartache, pain, facing fears, new
beginnings, and obtaining victories to name a few. So while I don’t want to perpetually dwell on
the past nor have it control me, there are some things I want to remember from
2012…
I want to
remember:
·
God
is a God that makes all things new.
·
To
Praise the Lord oh my soul and all my innermost being, praise his holy name, Praise
the Lord oh my soul and forget not his benefits
·
That
the Lord will keep in perfect peace those who steady their thoughts on Him
because they trust Him---I must remain steadfast in this.
·
To
acknowledge the Lord in all my ways and so that He will make my pathways
straight
·
That
without faith it is impossible to please God
·
That
faith is being sure of the things hoped for, and certain of what I cannot see
·
To
seek first God’s kingdom and righteousness so that all other things will be
added unto me
·
To
bear with others
·
To
forgive as I have been forgiven
·
To
be anxious for nothing but in every situation pray to God with thanksgiving
·
That
God’s unfathomable peace can guard my heart and mind (I don’t have to do it!)
·
That
God is SO able through his glorious riches in Christ Jesus to meet ALL of my
needs
·
To
set my mind on things above not on earthly things
·
To
put to death whatever belongs to my earthly nature such as sexual
immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed because these are forms of
idolatry
·
To
rejoice always, pray without ceasing, and in all things give thanks because
this is God’s will in Christ Jesus
·
To
not quench/grieve/suppress the Holy Spirit’s actions in my life
What will you remember from 2012? I pray that you and your family have a prosperous and thankful new year.