January 1

Last year was full of new experiences for me... I helped to run a medical clinic in Peru, fell in love with The Church at Brook Hills, became involved in a small group with girls that I love, turned sixteen, went to the emergency room... twice, watched The Notebook for the first time, parasailed, and discovered my love of Nashville. I am so incredibly blessed for each and every one of my wonderful friends who I don't deserve to have and ever so grateful for my Savior who I definitely do not deserve to claim as my own. So much has happened this year and I am just so thankful to be living for God's glory yet another year. I am so beyond blessed. 

Jesus Calling by Sarah Young 

January 1 

Come to Me with a teachable spirit, eager to be changed. A close walk with Me is a life of continual newness. Do not cling to old ways as you step into a new year. Instead, seek My Face with an open mind, knowing that your journey with Me involves being transformed by the renewing of your mind. As you focus your thoughts on Me, be aware that I am fully attentive to you. I see you with a steady eye, because My attention span is infinite. I know and understand you completely; My thoughts embrace you in everlasting love. I also know the plans I have for you: plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future. Give yourself fully to this adventure of increasing attentiveness to My Presence.  

“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” Romans 12:2

“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” Jeremiah 29:11

Happy New Year :)

-Sj*