God has taught me that...
1. I do not need to be so selfish. When I realized this, God gave me the power to make less selfish choices. There were multiple situations when I wanted something one way and Jon or someone else was thinking something different than I had thought in my own mind. Instead of being upset about it, I chose to be O.K. with the other plan, AND I chose not to whine internally. Upon this choice, God granted me with no upsetting emotions, and the situation ended up being better anyway!
2. Life is so very precious and short, but despite that God deserves the glory. We had a friend who almost died, and who still has the possibility of not living very long due to complications. However, she has constantly oozed the proclamation of God's glory in all times during this season. It is truly an inspiration to seek God's face even in times of suffering.
3. Fellowship is very important. Christian fellowship, outside of family, is crucial to the continual maintenance and growth of our relationship with and service to God. Enough said.
4. I am nothing without God, and I can do nothing apart from Him. I learn this one more and more every year.
5. God will never stop being faithful and will continue to bless you if you seek His glory and truth and wisdom, EVEN if you still sin. This is only because of His grace and for His glory. I make so many mistakes. We as a couple make so many mistakes. But God has given us a desire to worship Him with our lives and gives us the grace and strength through His Son to turn from sin each time so we may know Him more. Because of this, He continues to bless us in so many ways beyond anything we can ever imagine.
Have a wonderful new year's weekend and start it with praising our good and holy God for all He is!
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