Happy New Year to everyone! I trust you have already counted your many blessings of 2011. For the first time, my husband, daughter, and I did this at dinner on the 31st. 2011 was one of the best years of my life. It taught me that if I give my heart over to God, He will fill it with His desires for me and show me an abundant life.
Do I always get to see all the wonders He has for me? No, I don't think so. I mess things up too much trying to do them myself. But for the times I can let go and let God, my cup overflows.
This morning my cup overflows with my daughter at home with me at her desk and me at mine. There is an incredible blessing in being with your kids every day and seeing your husband throughout the day. In the few weeks she has been homeschooled, we have grown closer together - getting that really cool time together.
I challenge each of you to simplify your life in one way during January. Klove has a challenge to only listen to christian music for 30 days. Maybe you only read christian literature, or you go the month without t.v., or decrease your tv time by one hour a day. Spend one hour more a day with your family instead of on a gadget. God knows what the challenge is for you. Seek it and live abundantly!!
Thank you, Lord, for your many blessings and guiding hand in my life. Remind me when I'm not paying attention and are veering off your road. I praise you for what I see you doing in my family and in others I can see. Please show me how to serve you this year. Amen.
