Can it get any better?
Sometimes life really sucks. I know. Things happen that don’t make sense. Timing is cruel. Relationships crumble over the smallest things. And all this happens far too quickly.
I’ve tried to keep this blog positive. I’ve made a conscious effort not to turn it into a cathartic spewing of all my complaints. Yes, I share some of the icky stuff, but I try to do so only when a lesson can be learned from it or when I can see the good that God brings about through it.
I’m really glad I’ve done this.
This morning I skipped through and over most of my posts for the past year. Having cataloged the good, the lessons, the funny, the poignant … it was a great recap. Practicing Phillippians 4:8-9, I’ve focused my thoughts on the good, the pure, the righteous. As such, I don’t remember too much of the bad,ugly and sorrowful.
God is indescribably good. Knowing Him … seeing me … recognizing all the undeserved blessings He pours over and around me … I wonder how life could really be any better.
Here are some of my favorite posts from 2009.
- 10 Years Ago Today: A little wedding and marriage advice
- An Attempted Scripture Reading: What really happens when you read the Bible to kids?
- Victim or Vixen: A 5-part series on Bathsheba (You have to start reading at the bottom.)
- It started with my bra in the toilet.
- Heartfelt Prayers: Witnessing a child come to God
- Adventures in Kickboxing
- All the Ellie-isms and Zach Attacks!
Other highlights of my year include:
- Ellie’s ballet recital
- Our trip to London …
- … and the opportunities included!
All in all, it’s been a pretty spiffy year. Here’s to another one!
Posted on January 1, 2010, in thankfulness. Bookmark the permalink. 4 Comments.
It’s been a pleasure to get to know you this year. You have certainly been uplifting and pointed it all back to Jesus. And the Ellie-isms and Zach-attacks are the best! Blessings to you and your family this year.
The same to you!! You’ve been a great encouragement. I hope we can get to know each other better in 2010.
I found your blog and was very impressed at first then I read the word “sucks” and I was instanly turned away. Not that that word is a bad word, however, not the language that I would like to read on a Christian blog. Too bad.
Kelly: Thank you for your comment! I am sorry to have offended you. I try to be very deliberate with my words, especially those considered stronger. This is no exception. As you pointed out, this isn’t a “bad” word; sometimes it is warranted, even more appropriate and authentic than alternatives. (“Life is unpleasant” simply doesn’t have the same meaning.) Also, just so you know, I use it rarely.