New Things!

Isaiah 43: 18-19a
Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing!

2008 is done! It was a challenging year, filled with both joys and sorrows. It was a preparation year for what God has planned for 2009. Truly it was a year designed for eternal focus (kick the "8" on it's side and it's the symbol for infintity aka "eternity").

In 2009 - I am looking for God's quiet, little surprises. I will look high and low, wide and narrow - and know that I will find His peace, joy and love. 2009 is a blessed year!

God is answering many prayers and 2009 will be a year of ministry and growth in a way that I have never experienced before. January is the official kick off for TOC's prayer ministry - something God placed on my heart over a year ago! God's people are ready and the power of prayer will be evident in our church, our leaders and our community. At the end of the month I will be attending a Strategic Renewal Retreat on prayer - looking forward to starting my year off with a weekend alone with God. February will be the start of my horse ministry training with EMQ! Another dream I have had for several years. (BTW - I officially own my horse, Dancer, as of 12/31/08!!) God has blessed me with several trips planned this year - SunRiver Spa and Resort, Sandals Resort, Hawaii and Las Vegas! Trips I will take with my sister and a few I will give away!

God has truly blessed me, and I pray that 2009 will be a year that I can share Christ with others and reflect God's love from the inside out.

Happy New Year!