Teaching in His Name

I am working on a true relationship with the Lord, and feel that teaching is a way that I can share His love with others.

Tuesday, December 26, 2006

Christmas and the New Year

I have been thinking about Christmas and the New Year (2007) recently. It is amazing how much has changed since last year, and how far I have come. It was wonderful getting to spend time with my family this Christmas, and what a joy to see how excited my nieces and my nephew were for the holiday as well. It reminded me of how joyful it must have been for all who heard of Jesus and his birth on that Christmas day. This is what we celebrate on Christmas, and it truly hit home for me this year.

I also have been thinking about what I want to accomplish in the year to come, and what changes I need to make within myself. One thing I know I would like to do is become more organized. I feel like this year, organization has been hard for me. It has been a bit overwhelming at times. Also, I want to not worry so much. I have a tendancy to worry about things that are beyond my control, or things that have already happened. With God's help, I am going to work on casting all of my cares to Him, and giving up control of certain areas of my life that I have been trying to control myself.

Lord,
Thank you for my family. They are such a blessing! Thank you for taking control of my life, and for guiding me in your perfect will. Grant me the strength to obey where you want me to go, and to be a light to others through you. Lord, I also ask for your protection as my dad and I travel to visit family in Kansas tomorrow. Be with us and just pour over us your presence and your Love. In Jesus Holy Name, Amen.