I purchased a new Bible to mark my year of "persistence", and on that note I am off to bed. Last nights insomnia is taking a toll. Apparently my hour long nap today did me no good.

Persistence

What (exactly) does that mean to me?

• Persevering through the hard times
• Smiling even when it hurts
• Turning the other cheek
• Not allowing disappointments to rule my life
• Keeping my face towards the Son
• Praying... and praying... and then praying some more
• Remember that the glass is half empty
• Focus on the positive
• Being the better person
• Learn from my mistakes
• Realize that tomorrow is another day to try again
• Believing in His Words

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"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11

My word for 2010

I'm taking a page from Mandy @ Messy Canvas and picking a "word for 2010". I wish I could (honestly) say I prayed over my word of the year, and took time considering other words... but I can't. This decision wasn't even mine.

Persistence.

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It came to me not even ten minuets ago. I came home from dinner and out of no where persistence came to mind, and God made it very clear that this was to be my "word for 2010".

I don't know what's going to happen this year, but I am determined to let down my guard and follow God on a new journey. Words cannot describe how excited I am right now. 2010 is going be a turning point.