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Happy New Year!

11:14 AM, Wednesday, December 31, 2008 .. Posted in Reflections .. 9 comments .. Link

Here we are again at the transition from one year to the next. It seems like last week that 2008 was rolling in. The phrase 'time flies' is such a cliché, but I suppose that's because of the truth in it! So much has happened.... And it sounds stupid to say I feel old, but I know that even if it's God's will for me go on living, it'll be a blink away until I'm grown and have a family of my own. And then until I reach the sunset of life. I'm really rather scared. Honestly, growing up is something kids all look forward to, but now as I stand on the brink of womanhood, I take a deep, quivering breath, and grasp around for something sturdy to hold onto. I love being 16, but youth is so fleeting, and I want God to be able to use it in the fullest ways. I know with all my heart that the Lord will always walk with me, but that doesn't still my anxious mind completely. But how wonderful my life has been so far! Looking behind on the rainbow weave of colors, I can see some things clearly and brightly; others are shadowed, and others I tend to wince at. But I see Him above all! How He's used every trial, every joy, every moment. And when I look at the future in that light, my fear is turned around. Instead of looking apprehensively at the uncharted seas ahead, my only fear is that I might not be able to take in the wonder of Christ. Whatever this next year brings, it will be more than I could ever deserve. My cup runneth over!

8 Things I've come to love more in 2008:

(1. Jesus. I loved Him in 2007, 2006, and before, but I'm so thankful that He continues to restore my love for Him. I can't say much for my natural capacity to love- it's so shallow. But the love He gives through me is richer than anything I've ever experienced.

(2. Alan, my brother.

(3. Psalm 2

(4. My family. To think that I used to envy others for their amazing families! No family is perfect, but I wouldn't trade mine for the world. Anyone can choose their friends, but I'm so glad that this is the family I'm "stuck with"!

(5. My cousins, even more, which is saying a lot, because we've always been the best of friends!

(6. Faithfulness from the people I love, and fulfilled promises.

(7. The delicate balance between simplicity and complexity in life.

(8. You. Thanks for being part of my life! ;-)

I'm just so thankful for everything. Sure I've wondered at some things, but I know that nothing can touch me without God's express approval. And if God be for us, who can be against us? Amen to that!

Love,

~Grace

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12:36 PM, Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Posted by Josi
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for the meaningful reminders of what life is really about!

~Josi

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3:00 PM, Thursday, January 1, 2009
Posted by Jocelyndixon
Those are excellent things on your list! I pray that you are successful in them as you grow in the Lord this year!

Love you!

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7:13 PM, Thursday, January 1, 2009
Posted by BrielleCostumes
Greetings,
I really enjoyed reading your post... and about the new year... I know what you mean about getting older... I feel the same.

I hope you have a very happy new year....
Sincerely,
Brielle

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5:33 PM, Friday, January 2, 2009
Posted by Anna93
I love the way you worded this:
*The delicate balance between simplicity and complexity in life.*
You put the words in my mouth :)
Great post!

Happy New Year's!

6:39 AM, Saturday, January 3, 2009
Posted by rjdjohn316
Just wanted to say Happy New Year's to you! Hope your day was great!

How have you been?

Love,
Rachel
http://dixonhomestead.com/rachel

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1:00 PM, Saturday, January 3, 2009
Posted by Jocelyndixon
:) Thanks for entering all the giveaways! More coming on Tuesday!

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9:40 AM, Monday, January 5, 2009
Posted by PoeticMaiden
Oh, I know exactly how you feel about growing up! I've been feeling exactly what you described - looking for something to hold on to, and wondering if you'll even be able to really do anything with the teen years before they're gone. Recently, I've been looking at my life and saying, "Hey, I'm 15, and I can't even cook or change a diaper!" It's one of those things that makes me tempted to panic, but I think God has been trying to teach me that if I trust in him, I won't 'mess up' the growing-up years.

And I love what you said about life so far - how it has been a beautiful rainbow of woven threads! When put in perspective, there really isn't a need to worry about the future - because what can happen in it that God didn't plan?

Anyhow, I loved your thoughts - they are reminders to me of what I really need to be focusing on this next year!

~Cherise

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7:15 AM, Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Posted by Anonymous
Grace -- I didn't realize you have a blog too! Perhaps you told me, and I just forgot... I really enjoyed this post. :-)

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3:27 PM, Thursday, January 8, 2009
Posted by LittleSparow
I really identify with your emotions about growing up. One of my closest friends was recently engaged, and it was almost hard to believe that we're not still playing dolls together. The Lord has challenged me to delight in every season of my life . . .to savor every moment. Your post was an encouraging reminder!
Kori

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Grace is a 17 year old girl who is striving to follow God's leading, but would be constantly embracing failure if God didn't just sweep her off her feet, sometimes against her will. Music is her first love and expertise: specifically voice, but also piano. She has been trained classically, which is a good thing, most of the time, except when she wants to sing pop style... and can't. Her favorite genres of music are Celtic, Scottish and Irish folk songs/jigs, film music, and broadway show tunes. Grace also takes pleasure in the beautiful diversions of writing poetry, Ultimate Frisbee, sketching, dancing in the rain, Irish Step Dancing, speech and debate tournaments, scrapbooking, acting, reading, photography, standing outside at night while the wind whips the trees every which way, and talking about herself in the third person.

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