A new year means new hope



The start of 2011 has a different feel than any other in the past. Maybe because we know that this year will being the most significant changes to our lives. We know that we will probably start our family this year through adoption which will be a miracle in itself after so many years of trying. Also finding direction that my life is supposed to follow will be set this year. For so many years, I have been bumping along doing what I need to get by and the interest of many things have caught my eye. We have had some great church services that the message is setting up the next few years.

Everyone has a destiny and a reason that they are here. We have mission to accomplish and if we let the world go by, how many other people are missing out because we dropped the ball on our part. I have always felt drawn to helping people in need and making an impact. I will prayerfully seek out my future and make sure that I don't miss out on my destiny. There are goals to be reached and I will get there.

While at church this past weekend, Pastor Rick said that he had a year that he was completely depressed and it took everything he has just to get through the day. He persevered and what he has accomplished in his life is truly amazing. He had a vision and with a lot of faith and determination, he has grown a church that has helped millions of people. Saddleback has not reached every nation in the world to spread the word of God and help others who are in dire need. What would have happened if he just wallowed in is depression and gave up on his destiny? How many people would still be in dire straights and not have any glimmer of hope. What if God is leading me to do something and I don't follow through?

So with hope and a prayer, I am taking this year and making it the best year yet. I am going to take the visions I have and not be scared of how big they are and take baby steps to achieve them. There will be a way and I know that I am meant to do big things.

Bring it on......