I went to dinner with one of the greatest people God ever created last night... Crystal Bott. We spend a lot of time together, but its usually in the gym or at church. So, we decided to go have dinner (with a gift card I got for my birthday..thanks Nicole!) and catch up. It amazes me that 2010 is only 15 days old, but so much is going on. God is working in both of us, like He never has. Both of us were able to share just minimal details, and for the sake of privacy, I will be even more vague. If God continues to move in our lives for the rest of the year like He has over the past 2 weeks, 2010 will prove to be the single most incredible and defining year for each of us.
As I walk down this new path, I can just feel the anointing fall. God has placed burdens on my heart before, but never like the one I'm walking through now. I am learning more and more about focus, discipline, obedience and faith. But I am also reaping rewards I never dreamed of. I don't know why God called me to be a leader or why He gifted me in music. I know not why I tend to find favor where I least imagine it. But I can say I am seeking His face above all else. Nothing is more important to me than knowing I am right where I was created to be. He is enough for me; enough love, grace, strength, support, encouragement.
I will do several things this year that I have never done before. I will run a 5k. I will read 100 books. I will continue to watch my debt dwindle. But I will not do any of it alone. I am blessed, more so than I would have believed when I began this walk with Christ. I may not be thin, I may not be wealthy, I may not be ubersuccessful, I may not be married...I may not be what the world would like me to be... BUT let me tell you, I am the daughter of THE KING! I was created in His image. I am called to His purpose. I trust His way 100% more than I trust my own. and I will be content in that. I dare any of you to challenge these views.... I am fired up! Be blessed today and more importantly, be a blessing today. Someone needs your smile, your hug, your laugh....
I hope I'm somewhere near the finish line when you cross for your first 5K :)
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ReplyDeleteAs always...I am amazed that the "kid" I knew years ago has grown into such an amazing example of what God can and does do in lives. You ocntinue to amaze me and challenge me to be better. 2010 will be a great year for you because you have already claimed your blessings and you continue to do God's work. Go for it Girl!
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