This is the time of year we pause and look back at what happened and make plans for what will happen. This is something that we need more of, more times to stop and remember Gods provision, leading and deliverance. The Jewish calendar is full of festivals and feasts that do this. Three separate times did the Jews go to Jerusalem to feast, celebrate and remember.
Today looking back on what God has done in my 2019, there was a lot of blessings and growing. 2019 brought family back together, added to the family. In 2019 I got back an uncle and his family, and a second cousin reconnected. My family grew by a brother in law, a niece and a foster brother. 2019 brought growth in my job by way of two position changes. I grew in my education by completing one year in my bachelor's degree and managed to make the Dean's list this past year. Each change brought challenges and blessings. I learned that God values me more then I ever do. He allowed me to visit friends and grow closer to others. He helped me to see that I have to be more intentional about my relationships with him, my family and friends.
I know that in 2020 God will continue to guide my steps, if I allow him to. I will trust that he is building my life the way he has planned. I am excited about what God is doing in my heart, mind and life.
Each year I choose a word for that year to focus on 2019's word was peace. By focusing on peace I saw it in ways I never had. Not only does God give me peace when I should be anxious but he can use me to bring peace in to the lives of those I interact with. For 2020 I have chosen the word Build. Merriam Webster dictionary .com defines build "to develop according to a systematic plan, by a definite process, or on a particular base"( 3rd entry) In 2020 I look forward to seeing how God will build my life according to his systematic plan.
