The other day I came to the conclusion that I tend to get a
lot more sentimental around New Year’s vs. at Christmas time. I think the reason why is that in the days
leading to December 31st it is one big retrospect of both the good and
bad things that filled the last year.
As I look back at this year, it was filled with lots of
changes for me. I said goodbye to my
father as he passed away in June. I
moved out of where I had lived for quite some time and quit my job to move
halfway around the world. I live in a
new country where I am constantly learning new things about the culture, the
language and where doing such a simple task like going to the grocery store can
still be the most exhausting chore I do.
There have been many blessings this year as well. I have made so many new friends who are an
answer to prayers prayed by so many before I came to Jordan. I have been reminded of the great group of
friends that I have back home who have shown me more love and support than I
could ever imagine. I have a family who
faithfully prays for me and for all my new friends.
Most of all I am growing closer to my Savior. Each day Jesus takes me to a deeper place
with Him and I am learning how to be constantly in His presence throughout my
day. As this lesson penetrates deeper
into my heart, I trust Him more. As I
stay in His presence throughout the day, He is changing my heart and making me
into the person He wants me to be. He is
pouring his infinite wisdom in my heart, soul, and mind.
Am I feeling sentimental as 2012 comes to close? Yes because in looking back, I see the
faithful hand of God. Tonight this song
was played and it brought tears to my eyes and I sang it:
Standing on this mountaintop
Looking just how far we’ve come
Knowing that for every step
You were with us
Kneeling on this battle ground
Seeing just how much You’ve done
Knowing every victory
Was Your power in us
Scars and struggles on the way
But with joy our hearts can say
Yes, our hearts can say
Never once did we ever walk alone
Never once did You leave us on our own
You are faithful, God, You are faithful
But with joy our hearts can say
Never once did we ever walk alone
Carried by Your constant grace
Held within Your perfect peace
Never
once, no, we never walk alone
Every step we are breathing in Your grace
Evermore we’ll be breathing out Your praise
You are faithful, God, You are faithful
You
are faithful, God, You are faithful
He has been and will
always be faithful! Those are the most
beautiful words and such a marvelous promise! Happy New Year!
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