2011 challenged and stretched me in many ways.  I’m thankful for the growth, challenges, and blessings that I experienced and I know that God has more to do.  As I leave 2011 and prepare for 2012, here are two things that I know:

The love that God has for us is so overwhelming and amazing, and I’m not sure that I can explain it all.  Just over the course of this year, I have witnessed God’s love, grace, and mercy in my life and the lives of others, and it is always so humbling and awesome.  Seriously, God; Who am I that you are mindful of me?

Knowing and understanding the power and magnitude of God’s love is one thing that I’m confident of for 2012.  The other thing that I’m confident of is my desire to be better; to have a better heart for God and for others.  Which brings me to this:

I’m believing and trusting God for this; knowing that He can do all things.

Here’s to a year of resting in His love and His power to change hearts, minds, and lives.  Wishing you God’s love, peace, joy, and blessings in 2012!