On Sunday morning church during the service Keith Comp asked us to get in groups with the people around us and tell them how God has blessed us in the year 2010. After thinking about it I answered that I was thankful that God saved me from a bad place in my life and truly showed me who He really is. Since Sunday I have been thinking about how 2010 is almost over and how much it has completely changed my life.
I think this year has most likely been my hardest year but also the one I grew the most in. Thinking back to the beginning of the year I realize how closed my heart really was, I only opened it to a certain few amount of people and shut everyone else out. The truth is I was at a point where I just didn’t care about anything, which makes me sad to think about now. I went on with life thinking that God and I were cool but it took a decision and some heartbreak before I realized we weren’t. I broke friendships and hurt the people I love the most, but in the end God opened my eyes and I finally get it.Since God has opened my eyes, I value friendship a lot more than I used to. I am so thankful for friends because they are the best. This year I have lost some, gained some and got back some old ones.
God has completely change my life in just a few short months, times can still be hard but I know that God is my rock not any human. God is healing my heart more and more every day and I see Him everywhere. God has taught me how to really love people and how to let go and forgive. It took me questioning everything to truly seek Him and realize that Jesus really is my best friend. He is the one I go to for everything, the one who listens to my cry when I feel like I am going to break and He is the only thing in my life that will never change. This life is always changing but I know that God’s love for me will never change, which is so comforting and something I never want to forget.
In 2010 God showed me that I am supposed to be home right now not off living at some college. I know that He has a plan for me right here in Noblesville and He is revealing some of it to me. I have such a passion for young girls and just investing in their lives and God showed me what he really wants me to do, start a mentoring program for 7th and 8th grade girls. Our first event is January 9th for the 1P33 girls which refers to the verse 1 Peter 3:3-4
“Don’t be concerned about the outward beauty of fancy hairstyles, expensive jewelry, or beautiful clothes. You should clothe yourselves instead with the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God.”
God is totally planning this event, I am just His tool but I am so anxious and excited to see how He works through this program!
Overall in 2010 I wouldn’t change I thing because everything happens for a reason and everything can be used to glorify God. Even those times in life when it feels like it is so hard to stand, there is always a time when the rain stops and God never lets go of your hand as you face ever battle in this life. So I say Lord, bring on 2011 because I will serve you forever and I can’t wait for you to use me J
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