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Christmas feels so different this year. Mostly I think it's because we're so used to spending time with family and friends and this year we'll be all on our own. That makes me a little sad, but at the same time because of how crazy life has been in this past year a small part of me is relieved as well.
I guess it also feels different because we're living in a new place and our life is so different than what we could have ever imagined a year ago. Although I'm starting to feel a little more settled here it still doesn't quite feel like home, namely because of the above missing elements in our lives. I'm so grateful for the handful of friends that we have made here that have made the transition so much easier though.
I feel like this past month has been such a sweet time to thank God for all the many blessings He's given us. Despite the fact that we're "poorer" by earthly standards than we've ever been, I can't help but feel so rich. These past few months have been really rough, but God's grace and goodness to us has been so evident and I can't help but feel grateful. Even though Steve has been here for almost a month now I still can't help but smile every morning when I wake up and see him laying there next to me. I am so thankful to God that He worked out all the necessary details so that Steve could move up here just as I was getting to the point where I didn't think I could take it anymore. It's proof that God's timing really is perfect!
I'm so thankful for all the experiences that we've had in these past few months, it has forced to be even more dependent on God and allowed us to experience His faithfullness to us time and time again. It has truly enriched my faith and given me so much perspective. It has also allowed me to be more outward focused rather than sit around and just think about me.
We truly are blessed and I don't take any of the great gifts that God has given us through this season for granted. Merry Christmas!
I guess it also feels different because we're living in a new place and our life is so different than what we could have ever imagined a year ago. Although I'm starting to feel a little more settled here it still doesn't quite feel like home, namely because of the above missing elements in our lives. I'm so grateful for the handful of friends that we have made here that have made the transition so much easier though.
I feel like this past month has been such a sweet time to thank God for all the many blessings He's given us. Despite the fact that we're "poorer" by earthly standards than we've ever been, I can't help but feel so rich. These past few months have been really rough, but God's grace and goodness to us has been so evident and I can't help but feel grateful. Even though Steve has been here for almost a month now I still can't help but smile every morning when I wake up and see him laying there next to me. I am so thankful to God that He worked out all the necessary details so that Steve could move up here just as I was getting to the point where I didn't think I could take it anymore. It's proof that God's timing really is perfect!
I'm so thankful for all the experiences that we've had in these past few months, it has forced to be even more dependent on God and allowed us to experience His faithfullness to us time and time again. It has truly enriched my faith and given me so much perspective. It has also allowed me to be more outward focused rather than sit around and just think about me.
We truly are blessed and I don't take any of the great gifts that God has given us through this season for granted. Merry Christmas!
1 Comments:
your perspective on things really blesses me jenny- you can tell you are really connected in with Jesus in a deeper way and i LOVE it!
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