Selah: pause and reflect; understand; meditate on the weight and glory of the Lord
The blog has been quiet, I know, I know. I cherished last week off; to disconnect, to unplug. A new year has come, and instead of letting it quickly pass me by as I've done in the past, I decided to spend some time in quiet reflection. This past Saturday I had the house to myself as my husband went on one of his crazy 4 hour bike rides. My old journals from the past year, an open bible, my 'fake' fireplace roaring and a Yankee Candle burning...all the perfect elements needed for some sweet time with my Lord. As I looked back over my journals, full of scribbled desperate prayers, celebrations, dreams, and struggles; I realized just how important it is to pause and reflect. Just to "be still and know that HE is God" and examine His faithfulness in my life over the prior year. His hand is so evident, but so often I can get caught up in my day to day circumstances that I miss it!
2009 is going to be a big year for me! Already booked 18 weddings, we're helping to launch a new church, my best friend is having a baby, among some pretty big ideas I've got bouncing around in my head. I cannot wait to see what the Lord does through all of these to draw me closer to Himself.
Grace and Peace to you all in 09!
I am excited to see what another year brings to our friendship! I am so excited about all the things that God has in store. Love you
Posted by: Amanda | January 16, 2009 at 05:28 PM