a new heart in the new year.

New Years Eve was spectacular this year. The night was such fun with friends and good times. I was blessed!

This morning, my pastor gave an awesome message for the first of the year. It was the last message of our Advent season and it was a great conclusion! The main focus was on our fears and frustrations that we usually have for each new year. The biggest thing that he mentioned he feels present in so many lives is the issue of uncertainty. He said that so many times we're unsure of what the new year will bring that the only thing we are certain of, is uncertainty. And since this is true, it creates a lot of fear for the new and unknown year ahead.
I could totally relate to what he was saying because I really don't even know what to expect this year. I'm praying it will be great! But of course not everything will be expected...or easy. I know that there will be times this year that I will be frustrated with not knowing exactly what God has in store and knowing who I am, I will be fearful. But the hope is that the Lord knows and we can put our trust in Him by laying our fears aside. The main theme for the year for our church is "Your will be done."
I want that to be my own heartfelt prayer for my life this year. Not my will, but Your will be done in everything.

I just finished writing in my journal "A Prayer for 2012." I mentioned certain things in my life that I want to see complete transformation in. Just areas that I see are lacking the Lord's guidance because I've closed the door.

I learned so much in 2011. Some really great lessons and some really tough ones as well. But I know that 2012 can be an even better year If I allow God to take control.