Gosh, this year has been both the best & scariest of my life!
God has taken me through such a beautiful & crazy journey.
Trust.
That was my 'one word' for 2011.
And everyday, I have seen how important it is.
January 1, 2011 came & my heart was stirred with anxiety & fear though it could make a home in my life.
Am I going to get a job? What am I gonna do after high school? What will I even study?
Am I going to get a job? What am I gonna do after high school? What will I even study?
Then, I heard Him speak a word to me that He would want me to focus on for the new year 2011. The word was trust.
He’s taken me one step at a time
Has taken me places
Has answered prayers.
Let dreams come to pass.
Developed passions inside me.
He encouraged me with this verse:
“The LORD Himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you, Do not be afraid, do not be discouraged” Deut 31:8
He has grown me so much in confidence, courage, delighting in Him, trusting Him.
This year has also brought a lot of stuggles. With self-image, self-worth. Going through valleys of dryness. It hasn't been all flowers and rainbows. But He got me through everything.
Time is flying & Im already 18. But even when im 80, God will always remain the same. This year He started opening up the possibilities in my heart for many dreams. Has taken me on a journey to enjoy the waiting season. He has shown me gifts & talents I never knew I had!
God has made everything beautiful in its time. Ecc. 3:11
My new words for 2012: Delight. Abide. Remain.
This next year I want to stop pursuing my dreams more than I pursue God. I want to delight in Him, remain in His love, and continue to trust Him.
John 15:5
Psalm 121
Ps. 27 & 28
If I don’t stand firm on faith, I won’t stand at all.
Thank You Abba for everything You have brought me to & through. For guiding my footsteps and revealing wonderful things!
Goodbye 2011.
Hello 2012!
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5 comments:
Beautifully written, Amber Noella. Thank you for sharing. I needed to here this.
Happy New Year,
Leah
Your blog posts have always been an inspiration to me, and this one is without exception. It's such a joy to know someone like you who is young, yet has a passion and love for the Lord so deeply. It truly inspires me as well as brings a smile to my face. :)
May the Lord show you new blessings this coming year in 2012! :)
I love your blog page! I especially like the pictures and descriptions on the right side. I want to know how to do that haha any way. Very encouraging and inspirational.
Hello dear Amber
How are you doing?
This is very encouraging :)
How encouraging! Its interesting because I've been asking those same questions to God as well. What am I gonna do with my life? What is His will for me? I guess everybody wonders at some point in their life.
Pursuing God over your talents. Wow! I've always thought that pursuing your talents was pursuing God's will for your life, thus pursuing God(?) I never even considered that one might pursue their talents OVER God but now I see it can happen so easily. Thanks for posting! =)
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