On January 1, 2012 (can't believe it's been a whole year since this day ~WoW~) the year started on a Sunday...On this day I surrendered my life to the Lord, he dealt with me for many months, and on this day I went to the altar at my church after my pastor preached out of Joshua 24 and I told the Lord I choose HIM. I gave up my plastic pearls (click here to read story: Plastic Pearls) After I finally let go and let God have his way I was much happier!
He opened many doors for me to serve Him this year. I am thankful for each opportunity. I became a member at Cannon Mountain Baptist Church at the end of February. It feels good knowing you are where God wants you. In April some of the ladies in church started G.L.A.M. (click:G.L.A.M. and Iron Friends :) to read more about G.L.A.M.) for the teen girls. In April I started this blog...I have totally loved writing on it!
In May I faced my biggest fear...SuRgErY. I had 4 wisdom teeth extracted and 4 others. I was sooo scared but God got me through it and it wasn't nearly as bad as I imagined it would be. He also showed me how many people care about me...I got so many FB messages, texts and prayers from people. A few weeks later I turned the big 2-0 in June, and got BrAcEs (ewww). That was hard to get used to and pretty painful, but HE got me through those tough first few months. The Lord opened a door for me to become a Sunday School Assistant and I love it!! He then allowed me to help at junior camp in Georgia and I got to meet and spend almost 3 days with 12 awesome eleven year olds.I made some great memories and loved every minute of it...except the cold showers lol.
In August I began my journey to become an expanded duty dental assistant. Made some new friends at school and I am soo thankful for them! We helped each other make it through all the drama of having 21 girls in one room lol. I passed my first semester in the program with 4 Bs and 1 A. It was a very tough semester and I was so relieved when it ended. The day grades were posted, I looked at the computer screen and just cried tears of joy and thanked the Lord because it was finally over and my hard work paid off. :) I got to vote for the first time...of course I voted for Romney! We just ended my most favorite time of year...CHRISTmas. I wish it was Christmas time everyday <3
That sums it up pretty much. I had a great year and God has been so good to our family!! I got to hear my daddy preach a few times this year and am looking forward to hearing him more. So thankful how God has put my whole family back where we need to be. He truly does answer prayers...alot of times his answer is different than what we expected but his way is ALWAYS so much better!!
As this year ends I must say I am currently in the valley but I am trusting God that one day soon I'll be back up on the mountain. It is hard when you are so unsure of where God is in your life. My motto for this year seemed to be...I choose you Lord. For 2013 my motto will be: I want you, Lord! I realized this year how much of a nothing I am and I am still realizing how much I really need the Lord. Preacher Shem says we pray "give me, give me, give me" when we need to be praying "make me, make me, make me" I want God to make me into what he wants! Since I let go of my plastic pearls the devil has fought me like never before but I don't regret my decision one bit. I want God and thats all i want :)
on another note: A few minutes ago I went out to say hi to my dog, Tobi and he was shaking and scared to death! Some of the people in our neighborhood are shooting off fireworks and it makes him scared. I sat outside a few minutes and petted him and tried to calm him down. I told him he didn't need to be scared and that the fireworks wouldn't hurt him...but since he's a dog he doesn't understand. It made me think about how we get scared of the silliest stuff that never happens. God tells us not to worry about it but we still do. What little thing are you freaking out about that God is whispering for you to stop worrying...It might seem loud or big but really it's nothing. Stay close to God and he will help you through each "firework" you face! I want to trust God more this year than I ever have!
keep trusting Jesus in 2013 :)
I just want to end by saying, I love you all! I am thankful for my readers!!! It means alot to me that you have taken time to sit down and read what I've wrote! I pray you have a blessed new year! Looking forward to having the best year yet!! Happy New Year to you and yours :)))
