As you can see, the layout of my blog has changed quite a bit. I'm in the process of giving it a new look for the new year. It's been almost 3 years since I've had the same layout, and while I love the old layout, I'm looking to switch it up some. So hopefully by the end of January I'll have something! ;)
Many people around the blogosphere (do people even say that anymore?) are coming up with words to define 2010. Last year my word was "health". At the end of 2008, I was in a bad place mentally, spiritually and physically. So my goal for 2009 was to focus on getting myself healthy. I have gone through a lot in 2009. Much sadness mixed with much sweetness. Much confusion mixed with much enlightenment. Much staying in one place with discovery. But I am thankful for where I am now, and I look forward to the journey ahead.
I discovered this quote above by Proust the other day and I just can't get it out of my mind. Much of 2009 has been about me accepting where I am and looking at it with fresh eyes: the eyes of the Lord. When we see things through His vision, things are so much more clearer.
This year I don't want to search for new landscapes, but want to see things with new eyes: God's eyes. I have learned that my circumstances do not define me, but that if I rest under His wing, that He protects and leads me in His way despite what is going on around me. How wonderful yet how painful to learn that--to really, really learn that.
Here's to a brand new year, faithful readers!!
May we all have new eyes to what He has in store for us!
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I'm excited to see the new layout. That photo of you is just beautiful! Happy New Year.
dorothy
I was just poking around the blogosphere this evening and found this post of yours. I love serendipitous stumbling.
I have just discovered The One Word project this week and decided to give 2010 a word of my own. I've just posted about it. My word for 2010 is Endeavor.
Also, I made the cookies from your previous post. They were a hit!
Happy New Year!
Ready to start this new year with you!
Off we go! Looking forward to the new discoveries!
Even so
you're off to a great start! and you DID gain health this past year and I know all of what you learned will come tumbling out in words on this blog and will bless and enrich so many (including me :)
I have come to believe that this learning to rest in Him - no matter what the circumstances of our lives - is a life-long lesson; one that the Father puts great value on. For me it has been foundational. When I am able to fully trust in Him, I experience the peace and hope and joy He has promised. It is a difficult lesson to learn, one I've had to learn over and over again. He is so good and patient and kind.
I am so eager to hear more about your 2009 and your journey toward health ... blessings to you this coming year.
emily
I really like your thoughts on this quote. His eyes ...I hav so much to learn, really learn in this area. Thanks for the reminder and a happy new year to you, like your new profile picture :)
Thanks for always making me think when I stop by here! I am so grateful that 2009 brought me your friendship :)
thanks andrea! l,ec
Sounds like grace. God's peace and joy on your journey, Adrea.
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