In anticipation of the new year, I find it appropriate to think back on everything that has happened in my life throughout 2010. This year has certainly been one that I will never forget. Full of life changing events, both good and bad, it has been evident that God has had His mighty hand in my life every step of the way.
In January of 2010, I experienced the deep sorrow of death, and of taking one’s life away intentionally. I had heard suicide stories, but nothing prepared me for the emotions I felt the day that my friend’s sister ended her life. What feelings and thoughts were going through her head, I will never know. But her action indefinitely changed my life. Life is not something to be wasted, nor to be taken lightly. I have been blessed with a sheltered life (which I thank God for earnestly), but I will not let myself go on ignorant to the misery and loneliness that so many face in this world. I will not forget. I may not be able to change minds, but I can and will love those who feel unloved.
I challenge myself to do this in the upcoming year… to love unconditionally… anyone and everyone. I have learned this year that there is often so much more to people than meets the eye… so much hiding underneath the surface… so much suffering in secret. I pray that God will remind me of this commitment, and show me new ways every day to carry it out; ways to love like Jesus. <3
In January of 2010, I experienced the deep sorrow of death, and of taking one’s life away intentionally. I had heard suicide stories, but nothing prepared me for the emotions I felt the day that my friend’s sister ended her life. What feelings and thoughts were going through her head, I will never know. But her action indefinitely changed my life. Life is not something to be wasted, nor to be taken lightly. I have been blessed with a sheltered life (which I thank God for earnestly), but I will not let myself go on ignorant to the misery and loneliness that so many face in this world. I will not forget. I may not be able to change minds, but I can and will love those who feel unloved.
I challenge myself to do this in the upcoming year… to love unconditionally… anyone and everyone. I have learned this year that there is often so much more to people than meets the eye… so much hiding underneath the surface… so much suffering in secret. I pray that God will remind me of this commitment, and show me new ways every day to carry it out; ways to love like Jesus. <3
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