My journey this year has been exciting.   My one friend has lost her mom after a stroke.  Another is getting to watch her oldest children go through relationships as young people and see how they navigate with God at the head of the relationships. I have met new friends…older and younger.  We have finished expansions on our home and repainted other areas.  Through this I have learned how impatient I can be.  And then I have learned to continue to look toward God for my Strength and my Shield.

I have seen relationships end and others grow in numbers (those are fun!).  Baby showers are the promise of new life to come.  God has given us the gift of new life around us.  God has given me the responsibility, along with others, to help lead our area in the Children’s Ministry; and it is fun to see the children grow and come through our doors at church for Early Childhood group. I helped organize our team for the Hallelujah Hoedown…which was a blast. It was hot, but it was fun.

I have learned this year to focus and trust God more. Working through the practices for the Hoedown, took lots of time. I was and am very thankful for what time all the volunteers gave to me and to the children this year. I have learned to look at myself and know my limits…there and at work.  At home I have learned to not be critical of others.  I have learned to pray more and wait patiently for God’s grace.

With Everything ~ Hillsong United / Joel Houston, songwriter