Fare thee well, 2011!
December 31, 2011
At the end of 2010, as I was praying for 2011 I knew it was going to bring great change. I didn’t know what, but I stood in faith believing God was going to move on my behalf. I was stuck in a dead end job and my life was stagnant. I felt like I was beating my head against the wall because I couldn’t advance or do anything on my own, in my own power, to better my situation. Those times of difficulty had it’s merit though. I can look back and see the growth even during my desert season.
2011 has definitely been a year of change. It has been a year of dreams. I’ve never had so many dreams at night until this year and watch them happen before me.
2011
January – I started the year out by forming a ministry that less than 2 months later fell apart. I felt defeated.
March – I turned down the affections of a calling suitor after seeking the Lord for His will.
April – I went on my first cruise to the Bahamas with my best gal pals and had the most fun I’ve ever experienced to date. I loved traveling so much, I went out and applied for a passport. I also discovered I love dancing.
May – I came to the end of myself. It was change or bust! I began rediscovering who I am and seeking the Lord for what He had for me laying down my own expectations and my own selfish will.
June – God answered my prayer and I was laid off my dead end job. My hope was restored and renewed. I felt free and was able to dream once more.
July – My nights were filled with dreams. Many of which have been realized.
August – I moved to a new city, got my own apartment, and embarked on a new journey. Best decision ever!
September – My faith was stretched to greater lengths and I learned how to pray more effectively.
October – During a series about emotional baggage my pastor preached on, I was able to forgive and deal with issues that held me back. I’ve never felt freer.
November – I lost my job and got a new job in a miraculous series of events.
December - Hmmm… 
I’m thankful for 2011. It has been the hardest year to date, but I made it. If any of these things had happened to me in 2010 I think I would have fallen apart and not been able to cope. I realized a strength I didn’t know I had and all of the credit goes to the Holy Spirit. It wasn’t me. At all.
In 2010, my word was Isaiah 43:18-19, “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” In 2009, it was simply, “my grace is sufficient for you” (2 Corinthians 12:9). In 2008, it was discovering the correlation of pearls and their harvesting process and me and my harvesting process. In 2007, it was “don’t lay your pearls before swine” (Matthew 7:6).
For 2012? We shall see. Regardless, I’m believing. <3!
January 3, 2012 at 12:59 pm
I am so proud of you!! Awesome.