Ready to Run

I find myself filled with so much anticipation of what this year will bring. I am hoping, believing, and praying that God will show up in incredible ways this year. I know that He has wonderful things in store. And I have peace knowing that God has His hand on my life and He knows exactly where I'm going and where I belong. I'm trusting and seeking God as I continue my walk of faith in this new year.

I was thinking earlier that I only have two weeks and then three semesters left of my entire high school career. In the fall, I'll be a senior and will be applying to colleges and making the biggest decision of my life thus far as I choose the college that is right for me. I know that God knows exactly where I'll be going and I'm finding so much comfort in that.

I was thinking about 2010 and realized once again that God is faithful in the midst of my circumstances. And I know without a doubt that God will be there this year and will be faithful just like He has been. Although I know that life isn't easy, and I know that 2011 will come with it's own challenges, struggles, and difficulties....I also know that my God is faithful, and that the God I serve will carry me through whatever life storm I may find myself in. God is just so good.

I am in awe. Complete and total awe of what God has already done in my life. It amazes me and I am so excited to see what God has waiting for this year. I know that no matter what....God is with me through it all and I am incredibly grateful for His love, provision, and hand on my life.

"Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart." Hebrews 12:1-3

My prayer is that we can all forgive easily, laugh frequently, pray continuously, and love unconditionally. It's going to be an incredible ride. I am ready to run the race that God has set before me. I am fixing my eyes on Jesus this 2011.

Ready...set...go...