inspiring newness

I long to live in a place where internet is no necessity..a place where the hurting person to my left or right takes priority over technology.. a place where I can spend hours with God loving on Him and becoming the woman I long to be. As much as my heart longs to go to a third world country and endulge in this environment, I have come to realize that this place is here as well…waiting for me to notice it. A beautiful world outside longing to be discovered. A little girl inside eagerly waiting to escape. An outstanding God who is full of a peace and fulfillment most people miss because they never realize the discovery awaiting them.This place exists with me,within you, within anyone willing to create it.

This new year coming up will be a year of newness. I refuse to let another year pass me by as I live in my selfishness. Instead of,"What do I want to do today?" it will be a," What does this person need from me today." My passion will be for people and to help the ones I love become all they can be, no matter how much older or younger…I will not stand silent. I will not stand by and watch the enemy destroy the lives of the ones I love. I will not judge, nor will I condemn. I will see the good in my neighbor and the plank in my own eye. I will be open. I will love, i will love, i will love.

I will stand tall and engage in the wonderful God who loves me despite all my weakness. A God who provides the strengths I need.. only need I ask for help and truly try to change. No longer will I be needy and whine when lifes circumstances seem to "not be what I need right now." I will be patient and look at the truth to every situation.

I will be all these things and so much more only by the grace and help of my God. I might mess up and get it wrong sometimes but no longer will that keep me from continuing on towards the purity and righteousness my Father longs for me to achieve.

This and so much more is what I long for me and everyone I know..not only in 2012 but in every single remaining year of my life. The true and only fulfilling source of happiness and joy comes from Him. Stop running and accept. I believe in this new year and I believe in my God. Agreeing for all the ones who cant agree for themselves!