Lost In the Prairies.....Found by God: 2011

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Monday, January 3, 2011

A Letter to 2011

9:56 PM | Posted by Michelle | Edit Post

2011, thank you for coming. You couldn't have come at a better time I've been patiently waiting for you. Ok, to be honest I wasn't really patient. I earnestly sought you. 2010 was a year of spiritual and emotional ups and downs. I was tired of the roller coaster ride by September. October left me dizzy. By November hope of your arrival began to appear. I became frustrated by the wait. At times, I actually thought that you might never come.

But now you're here. What do you have in store for me and my family. Will you have clear stretches of peace like the sunny days of summer with light breezes floating over the prairie grasses?

Or will you be loud and frightening like a storm suddenly coming in with the ominous clouds that hold the possibility of untold destruction?

No matter what you hold. I will "persevere" through it.

I will stand my ground (Eph 6:13).

I will press on to take hold of that which Christ Jesus took hold of me (Phil 3:12).

For I know that through perseverance, character is built and that through character, hope is attained. Hope will never disappoint because God has poured out all HIS love into my heart through the Holy Spirit (Rms 5:4-5) (thank you my friend for that reminder).

Therefore, 2011 whatever "curves" you throw my way, I will ever look at you with hope and promise.

I'm linking up today with Jen at Finding Heaven with the Soli Deo Gloria Sisterhood. Come join in.