I've been thinking about this today...will 2009 be any different/better, than 2008? Will I be any better? Will you? Can I do a better job of loving God wholeheartedly and loving others like I do myself and what exactly does that look like? For me, does it mean that I take a chance and adopt a kid who has no family and needs to be loved? Because everyone needs to be loved and it stinks being alone in this world. And what if I learn to live each day to please God alone and stop worrying about what people think? What about you? What does it mean for you?
My church has this beautiful vision for being a "church for the city", and the plan is to move into the poorest part of town and be Jesus there. I LOVE being a part of something like that and hearing stories of people who are putting themselves out there and taking chances because they want the world to see Jesus for who He really is. So who are we going to be this year? All I know is that I don't want the be the same person I have been, and with God all things are possible. Which means that He can do good things with even me. And THAT is great news for a new year! Happy New Year everyone! I pray that by the end of 2009 we all look more like the people God created us to be and the world is a better place because we're in it.
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Not only is every year an opportunity to start over and live for God, but so is every day! I have to remember that, because it is soooo important. For instance, I had a "Walk through the Bible in a year" program for several years. Every year, January passed me by and I never started. So this year, I started in July. Not exactly a New Year's resolution, but it got done. And I have been so glad that I did. It's amazing what God has shown me in stuff that I have never thought to read before. If we only see each year as a time to start over, we will miss all that God wants for us. We must dedicate each day to God as a new way to serve Him.
And as far as adoption, I wholeheartedly encourage you to move forward prayerfully. We just adopted a 14-year-old, and everyone just loves her. It won't be easy (trust me, your life will turn upside down), but the rewards are great.
Posted by Bethany | January 2, 2009 9:48 AM
well, I know that I totally agree with you about not being who I have been. I haven't been seriously in deep trouble or anything, but just something about my life doesn't feel like it's as good as it can be, if that makes any sense. but about adoption, my family adopted a little girl about four years old from china. we're now in the process of adopting another, a little boy, who is her same age. you're life WILL totally turn upside-down, but in an amazingly good way. I couldn't imagine not having Lilly (we adopted her about four years ago). she's so amazing. so I don't know your situation or anything, you know, but if you're considering it, I totally hope you do!!
Kisses!!
Mags
Posted by Maggie | January 15, 2009 9:58 PM