Embracing the Year Ahead {2016}

A New Year brings much expectation and excitement this time of year

And even from the beginning, God designed seasons for our lives
Change of seasons is a necessary, and biblical, process for growth
To move forward into the greater purpose of our lives

"As long as the earth endures, 

seedtime and harvest, 

cold and heat, 

summer and winter, 
day and night will never cease"

Gen. 8:22

Can I be honest here? Looking back at 2015, it was a tough year for me
So the change of season is very welcomed in my life

Trying to find my path in life in Arizona was not easy in 2015 

Distractions 

Lost stability

Lost vision

Lost my balance

I felt lost 

Then one day this fall, as I was literally wondering in the desert
I knew God was calling me back
He chased me down

Pursued me and guided me back to His path
Because that is what God does

 We can get lost in life sometimes

Get distracted on the wrong path

Make one wrong decision and feel completely lost 

It might be for a day or for a year

But through it all, here is what I learned;
Through our wondering
Through our confusion
Through our doubt
We might wonder for a bit
But God will never leave us wondering

He showed me more of His Grace this year than ever before 

He showed me more of His Mercy this year than ever before

He showed me more of His fierce Love this year than ever before 

And this fall, He released a passionate pursuit to bring me back

I felt Jesus more than ever before this year 

So, this year was one of the most challenging, emotionally exhausting, and physically demanding

But here is the thing, when we decide to walk with Jesus, not ONE STEP is wasted

Not a single moment, decision, or experience is wasted
Not one year is wasted when we walk with Jesus

He will use all things to work together for OUR good and HIS Glory 

"And we know that in ALL things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose." Romans 8:28

God will use 2015 to make us stronger

God will use 2015 to equip and prepare us

God will use 2015 to strengthen our testimony 

God will USE ALL things in 2015 for His Glory 

It is His promise

Today is day 2 of a new season
 I am believing for more Grace and more Mercy
Bigger blessings and bigger favor in 2016 

And so should you 

I dont know what your 2015 was like

Maybe it was the best year ever

Maybe you had a few struggles and trials 

Maybe you want to forget all of 2015

Maybe you don't remember 2015 

Whatever the case, a new season is upon us

Let us learn from the lessons of 2015 and embrace the new season with gratefulness

Let us remember the moments of 2015 and embrace the new season with an expectant heart

Let us embrace the new season knowing God is still on the throne directing, guiding, loving and preparing us for HIs Glory and His plan... which is always better than we can ever imagine

Cheers to enjoying the journey in 2016
It is going to be an amazing year ahead

Home in Arizona

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