2012. Weird! As of right now, I am currently procrastinating my packing and passing the time trying to enjoy my last moments here at home (though I know that I would enjoy it more if I didn't have the whole packing thing looming over my head). However, I know that packing must come eventually so I'll keep this post short and (hopefully) sweet.
It's a brand new year and I'm excited for the things that God has planned for me in the upcoming months. I head back to Kaleo tomorrow and start a fresh with new expectations and new challenges, though I must admit I'm a little nervous about the challenges. But these past few weeks that I've had at home have been good for me...keeping me busy, and further forcing me out of the bubble that I had currently occupied while at school.
Being at home was not what I had expected, but I was so thankful for my family and my dear friends that I got to spend my time with. I have sorely missed this community and I though I feel that this holiday has been too quick, it is time for me to head back to the island.
Sometimes I feel that way: Where I want multiple worlds to come together so that distance is no longer an obstacle, however I have been labeled a "dreamer" more than a few times in my life to understand that this is not possible and I must accept change exactly as it presents itself: an altering in my journey.
But the joy that I have come across during my time here is that though it may be my journey, it's not my path that I follow. It's God's. He directs my path, no matter where I go - for good or for my own evil purposes - He transforms it into His Will and His goodness for those who trust in Him.
I don't really enjoy resolutions mainly because I'm often too stubborn to change my ways, however this year my resolution is that I grow more in my intimacy with Christ while reaching outwardly with His love and grace.
Happy New Year to you all!!
Love, Marissa
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