So much has been going on that I have neglected my blog once again.
Thanksgiving was nice. Was a great time to reflect on all Sean and I have to be thankful for. God has done so much for us and we are overwhelmed by His grace alone! Yet, there's so much more that our Father does for us.
I was able to visit NC for an extremely short visit. One worth while as I spent much needed time with family. It's been difficult for me the past few months as we've talked more and grown closer to be away from them. So, when Sean went to visit his friend in Philadelphia, I went to see the fam in NC :) The sweet visit was just what I needed!!
Christmas has come and gone. Might I add that it was an incredible first Christmas with my husband. :) (video will be posted soon.)We celebrated Christ at church with beautiful worship and then we went home only to reflect on how amazing our God truly is. I believe we'll keep that as a weekly family tradition. I can picture it, the family sitting around a fire or not, the future home may not have a fire place lol. We'll share God's blessings with one another and then just worship before bed with a few songs and prayers.
We rang in the New Year with Sean's family and walked back home after. We discussed all of the things God had done in the past year and began to praise Him. We didn't start out the year with resolutions and promises such as going on a diet. We prayed that the Lord would continue to guide us. We vowed that we would continue to praise God for what He has done and what He has in store for us. What a precious way to welcome a new year by prayer and handing it to God. I love God all the more for Sean's leadership and for the ways He continues to draw Sean nearer.
What makes me a little sad is that most times, we wait until the holidays to do what we ought every single day. Emotion sets in and selfishness takes over. We forget what this life is for. We scrutinize one another. Make remarks about people and turn our backs on them. Then, when the holidays roll around we put on a smile and pretend to love. Now, this may not be all of you who do this. However, I know plenty who have. I include myself in this category because I know I can be slightly selfish from time to time.
Sean and I have been talking, studying and praying so much together. We know that this life is what we get. It is a chance to love and not be bitter. A chance to share Christ with the world. If not by speaking the Gospel, by being a living testimony that reflects the Word of God. In our marriage, work, shopping, driving, cleaning and even mending those past hurts that we have not allowed to heal. We strive to do all for the glory of God.
It has been a journey to just realize all of this for both Sean and I. We consider it a privilege to have been sought out by God and pursued by Him.
So, I guess I shared all of this to bring things to light in your heart as God has brought to light in our hearts. What is keeping your heart hidden? Why? And for your sanity and for the Glory of God, give it up and venture onto what matters in this life.... Christ, His love, His grace, His peace and share it. Every day! Not just when a holiday reminds you to.
We pray this New Year brings to light the things God has done for you and that you continue to seek Him in all you do.
To God Be The Glory!!!
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