Last year, I wrote this post right around my 37th birthday; Turning 37.... and as I went back and reread what I had written I noticed something. The same things that I was expressing there are still true and relevant as I approach 38 but they are colored with a different perspective now. We have had so many changes since then. We finalized Kate's adoption, we have moved to Guam, our kids are older, I have done some more living, my focus has shifted towards going back into the work force. It's good, great even, just different.
I think that this year, my word is perseverance. Each year I seem to "hear" a word for my life. One little phrase or topic keeps coming up in conversation or seems to be "buzzing" around in my head.
This year the word is:
per·se·ver·ance/ˌpərsəˈvi(ə)rəns/Nou1. Steadfastness in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success. 2. Continuance in a state of grace leading finally to a state of glory.
I don't want to be here in Guam - that's not a secret,
but I am choosing to make the best of it.
I feel a bit lost on this blog and to be honest, in life.
But I am going to keep on keepin' on because that is what we do.
I need to keep on the path of healing both physically and emotionally
from "stuff" in my past.
It's hard, but I have to keep moving forward.
Persevere. Not the best, most happy word ever. But it's where I am.
And it lends to words like "hope", "joy", "peace" and "strength".
I just love these words:
"Nobody trips over mountains. It is the small pebble that causes you to stumble. Pass all the pebbles in your path and you will find you have crossed the mountain." ~Author Unknown
*Here's to # 38!!!*
A verse for you, Kelly:
ReplyDelete1 Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,2 through whom also we have obtained our introduction by faith into this grace in which we stand; and we exult in hope of the glory of God.3 And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance;4 and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope;5 and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us. Romans 5:1-5
And another:
ReplyDeleteBlessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.
James 1:12
Thank you, sweet friend!! xoxoxoxox
ReplyDeleteI love that quote.
ReplyDeleteHappy 38th!
Thanks, Ruth!! :)
ReplyDeleteHappy 38th. You still have a wonderful road ahead. I am your newest follower form the Tuesday blog hop and hope you will visit me back.
ReplyDeleteLaura
http://www.imsovintage.blogspot.com/
While I've never lived in a different country, I have moved around to a few different states. One of which I found to be completely miserable for me.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry you aren't enjoying your time, but I hope you make the best of it. Good luck!