It's hard for me to believe that another year is coming to a close and a new one is beginning. I've never been big on setting New Year's resolutions but one thing I do want to concentrate on in 2010 is seeing God as the Creator that He is. See, I have the tendency to wish for things to be the way they used to be or to want a great experience to be repeated again. Instead, this year, I want to start thinking in terms of the new things God is doing. I want to be open to new experiences and even new challenges that God has in store. God is a creator, not a replicator, and I want to adjust my frame of reference in order to see Him that way. Instead of praying for things to go back to the way they used to be I want to pray that God will create new experiences that will be just as meaningful and that He will place new dreams in my heart for this year and for the future.
Some big things I am looking forward to in the New Year:
- Celebrating Jamie's 30th birthday in a few short weeks....he may not be that excited about it, but I am looking forward to having a chance to celebrate him.
- Being a bridesmaid in Janine's wedding! She is an amazing person and friend and I will be so proud to stand with her as she pledges her heart to David.
- Celebrating the (so far) 4 weddings that are planned for good friends in 2010.
- Getting back into better shape and hopefully running my 3rd half-marathon sometime in the fall.
Most of all, I am looking forward to all the surprises God has in store and all the new things He is going to do that I haven't even imagined yet.
Grace, peace and blessings for the new year!
