BELIEVE 2014!

As I reflect back on 2013 even though overall it was one blessed year I can still definitely see and remember their were areas of a constant struggle or time of testing; In mine and Nick's finances, in giving ourselves away, in our relationship with each other, at Nick's job, transitioning from a working mother to a stay at home one, and adapting to us being a family of 4. More than anything though, I look back and see moments where I lacked truly believing God for all things and in all things and moments where I had completely distrusted Him.

My heart aches to think about those moments. To think that the One who blessed me with all the highs in 2013 I lacked belief in and the One who was with me in all the lows of 2013 I had distrusted.

As I was thinking about my word for 2014 God laid upon my heart this scripture found in Luke 1:45

"Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!"  


My word for 2014 is "Believe". This new year I am going to not just merely live God's word, but believe it and stand on it.

I am going to....

Believe that... "He truly does makes all things new." Revelation 21:5

Believe that... "He has plans for me, which will not cause harm, but plans to prosper me, to give me hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11

Believe that..."God will supply all my needs." Philippians 4:19

Believe that..."I am the apple of His eye." Psalm 17:8

Believe that..."All things work together for my good." Romans 8:28

Believe that..."I really can do all things through Christ strength." Philippians 4:13

Believe that..."He is my refuge and ever present help in trouble."  Psalm 46: 1-3

Believe that..."Nothing can separate His love for me in Christ." Romans 8:38-39

Believe that..."He will not fail me." Deuteronomy 31:8


I look back on 2013 and see where these are areas that I have questioned Him at times, and doubted Him. I am worn out from trying to do things in my own strength. I am exhausted with trying to control certain aspects of my life. I am drained from stressing out about finances and if we will make next month's mortgage payment, and I am especially tired of second guessing His love for me when I fall short or when I have moments of weakness.

I know I can stand on and rest in His promise that "nothing can separate His love for me."

I know this...but do I truly flat out believe it?

At the end of 2014...I want to be confident in knowing that I did believe my God. I trusted Him with everything....big and small, good or bad. I want to be the girl that God says, "blessed is she who has believed that I would fulfill My promises to her!"

I am so excited to see what 2014 has in store for Nick and I this year. I am so excited to see friendships grow deeper, for us to celebrate our 5th anniversary, to see my children accomplish new milestones and more importantly to believe in Christ like never before!!



HAPPY  2014!!


May this be a year of many blessings and true BELIEVING!