The Onslaught of a New Year
Maybe it's a little early, but I still feel a little trepidation at the coming of a new year. I know there are so many uncertainties that lie ahead. Such as...
1. I will turn 18
2. I plan to go to a four year college
3. I will become more responsible for my actions
4. I will begin to support myself
5. Anna will turn 16 *which is very scary* :-)
There are so many wonders in my heart...
Will I be dating by this time next year?
Will I know where I am going and what I am doing?
Will I have a closer walk with my Lord?
Will I stumble?
Will I walk this new college path alone?
Then I have to STOP... and remind myself that yes, I will turn 18...but everyone does.
Yes, I will go to a bigger college...but there's no need to fear.
Responsibility for my own actions is part of following God...nothing new there.
Supporting myself is just a matter of hard work and wise management.
Anna's turning 16 is going to happen...and her driving can't be that much more scary than when I started a year ago.
Whether I am dating in a year is not the issue....being sold out to God is.
Where I am going and what I am doing is not up to me...I am only going where HE leads.
Having a closer walk with my Lord will happen if I spend the time daily in His presence.
Sure I'll stumble. That's part of growing up.
Everytime I think I'm "all alone" God bring someone else who is walking the same path I walk. I'm NEVER on my own.
So I suppose I just need to buck up and face the new wonders and fears with strength and faith.
After all, I'm not on my own.
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4 comments:
You have your mind on the right track, Sarah!
I too have many "unsettling" concerns for this New Year, but as you said beautifully, "I'm never on my own...". You are so right.
We must ask ourselves, "Is God faithful?'...yes.
"Has He ever left me?"...no.
We can walk in assurance of His character and transforming presence. :) Praise God.
God will take good care of you, Sarah. Don't you worry; He loves you so much.
Kaysie
PS: Thank you for your encouraging comment on my blog... what a blessing it was! Thanks. :)
As for turning 18.... You are very blessed. Many children here and around the world don't make it that far.
As for going to a bigger school.... Some things you should fear enough to stay away from!
As for being responsible for your own actions... Yep, x10, but don't forget your mom's phone number!
As for supporting yourself.... Add to hard work and wise management, expect the unexpected! And still when you can't make ends meet, God provides, and don't forget your dad's phone number! ;)
As for Anna turning 16... She already has two parents who stress over her. Be her friend.
As for dating... It's not an issue until the first date. ;)
As for where you're going and what you'll do... If you know that by the time you are 40 you will be ahead of most of us.
As for a closer walk... That's up to you and it's about the only thing you have any control over.
As for stumbling... Not only is it a part of growing up, it is a part of being human.
As for being on your own... remember being alone and feeling lonely are not necessarily related.
As for bucking up... It is in our weakness that He is strong. You don't always have to be strong and fearless. God loves weak little girls too.
Love ya,
Aunt Vonda
Sarah you have such a way with words. Your aunt is right, just let God take care of you. I need to head my own words sometimes(make that all the time);)
Love you,
Sarah
P.S. Remeber I will be driving before Anna is;))))
Keep up the good perspective Miss Sarah! :) Don't fret about tomorrow, for if you do, you will miss the blessings of today. Leave tomorrow to God, and all things will work together for good! :)
Always remember you are HIS, and HE has many wonderful things for you yet to accomplish! Trust in him alone, HE has, and never will fail at anything - and HE will certainly not fail where you are concerned!!! :)
Love ya!
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