Saturday, December 31, 2011

Living Victoriously through 2011 leading to 2012's Passionate Pursuit

[For my determined purpose is] that I may know Him [that I may progressively become more deeply and intimately acquainted with Him, perceiving and recognizing and understanding the wonders of His Person more strongly and more clearly], and that I may in that same way come to know the power outflowing from His resurrection [[b]which it exerts over believers], and that I may so share His sufferings as to be continually transformed [in spirit into His likeness even] to His death, [in the hope].  Philippians 3:10 (Amplified)


For the first time I embarked on a new adventure with a couple of my sweet kingdom sisters.  In 2011 we took Ann Voskamp's challenge of theming the year instead of making New Year's resolutions.  It has been a rewarding experience to walk through life with these sisters as they lived a life of practice and another a life of being faithfully relevant.  It was so wonderful to see the Creator of the universe grow these friends and live out these themes in their lives. 


He did that for me too.  My 2011 was coined the year of living victoriously.  I was eager to learn what that looked like.  I didn't think about it until after I committed to this theme, but in order for there to be victory there must be a battle.  2011 brought many battles, much growth and wow, much more victory than I ever could have imagined.  The month of December brought the most victory specifically in my marriage and in my workplace.  


Now, looking toward 2012 the theme He leads me to is Passionate Pursuit.  He simply wants my life, my whole life and everything in me, to point to Him and His glory.  He is still unveiling this to me.  I do know that He wants more of me which really means less of me and more of Him.  His Word is to roll off of my tongue and be constantly in my thoughts (which sadly is not the case right now).  He has also shown me that if I am not passionately pursuing what He has called me to, then I am living in disobedience.  My callings as wife, mom and women's ministry leader are my focus for 2012, while keeping my other roles in check.  Looking forward to the adventures He alone has prepared.


Happy 2012!!  What will your year be themed?  How will you bring Him glory in 2012?  Enjoy every moment and every adventure He supplies!


Thursday, December 22, 2011

Wrapping up another year of counting - #1263 - #1279

Romans 12:9 - Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.


1263.  When the wee one is supposed to be asleep in bed and he hears me cough.  He then yells, "You ok, mom?"  I smilingly reply, "yes, sweetpea, I'm ok!  It's night-night!"
1264.  Big victories long prayed for
1265.  Small everyday victories that must be intentionally noted or they will be missed.
1266.  loving my man in a new way
1267.  excitement of the season
1268.  projects completed
1269.  projects about to begin
1270.  being heard, being understood
1271.  knowing that she knows that her wee one knows her presence, when the doctors said they don't know how much he will know
1272.  her wee one's sweet dimpled chin and pure sweetness
1273.  her hard questions about why and faith that can handle those types of quesitons
1274.  a dear sister's husband joining His family after praying for this for years!
1275.  a dear sister's victory over sin and its shame
1276.  a dear sister's journey of simplicity and faithfully relevant
1277.  remembering her year of practice
1278.  rejoicing in 2011 - the year of living victoriously
1279.  anticipation of 2012 - the passionate pursuit!

Sunday, December 4, 2011

gratefully counting - #1245 - #1262

29-30"That's why my cup is running over. This is the assigned moment for him to move into the center, while I slip off to the sidelines.   John 3:30 The Message

1245.  another humbling message on Sunday - reminding us of pride, repentance and the power of His redemption.
1246.  getting away
1247.  being creative with no consequences
1248.  seeing my sweet t with her girl love and boy love - what a treat!
1249.  sneaking in a few deep moments of conversations with her
1250. the patient endurance of my grandma
1251.  the joy that Christmas lights bring to little eyes and hearts
1252.  the wee one falling asleep in my arms tonight since he didn't take a nap
1253.  a sister's boldness to confront
1254.  my husband love's willingness to keep the homefront home
1255.  my sister's servant heart overflowing
1256.  cool breezes
1257.  fire pit conversations
1258.  KLOVE online
1259.  freedom in letting go of the past and the reminders and signs He gave to lead my steps
1260.  the hope of staying there!
1261.  hopeful anticipation of the unknown - what it looks like to really trust Him!
1262.  a piano man that tried hard