it's been a while. not sure if i even remember how this works...
last year was a long year for us. we really did have so many good times, but the year was also full of heartache & trying times. i'm determined that this year is going to be one of renewal for us. we're going to remember what it's like to truly be satisfied, focusing on what is right instead of what is wrong.
our church is doing a daniel fast for 21 days. it started this past sunday & runs through the end of january. so, 5 days down, lots to go. but josh & i are so excited about it. it has already been such a blessing for us. we're refocusing our lives, creating new (& MUCH better) habits, and remembering how very blessed we are.
i have also become aware that i need to really pay attention to what's going on around me. i spent so much time focusing on myself & my problems last year. it took a long time for me to realize that i wasn't being the friend, or even wife, that i could have been if all of my energy wasn't focused on myself & my feelings. i'm embarrassed to think of the conversations with friends that were completely about me. already this year, i have realized that everyone has problems that they must face, but not everyone has all the blessings that i'm fortunate enough to have.
enough of the rambling. our prayer: god, help us to see whatever you're trying to teach us through this. we've learned a lot over the last year & a half, but we're willing to keep on learning as long as it takes. just give us the faith to make it through! we're trusting you.
last year was a long year for us. we really did have so many good times, but the year was also full of heartache & trying times. i'm determined that this year is going to be one of renewal for us. we're going to remember what it's like to truly be satisfied, focusing on what is right instead of what is wrong.
our church is doing a daniel fast for 21 days. it started this past sunday & runs through the end of january. so, 5 days down, lots to go. but josh & i are so excited about it. it has already been such a blessing for us. we're refocusing our lives, creating new (& MUCH better) habits, and remembering how very blessed we are.
i have also become aware that i need to really pay attention to what's going on around me. i spent so much time focusing on myself & my problems last year. it took a long time for me to realize that i wasn't being the friend, or even wife, that i could have been if all of my energy wasn't focused on myself & my feelings. i'm embarrassed to think of the conversations with friends that were completely about me. already this year, i have realized that everyone has problems that they must face, but not everyone has all the blessings that i'm fortunate enough to have.
enough of the rambling. our prayer: god, help us to see whatever you're trying to teach us through this. we've learned a lot over the last year & a half, but we're willing to keep on learning as long as it takes. just give us the faith to make it through! we're trusting you.
