Thursday, December 31, 2009

Looking Forward


It's been a while, but I hope that this turns out to be my return to the passion filled world of blogging. I've missed each of you and and the sweet fellowship that we have shared through this powerful medium.

I've spent a little time in recent days looking back over the triumphs and trials of 2009. What a year it has been. Too often we can spend so much time looking back that we forget about looking ahead. I've determined that 2010 for me is going to be a year of 'Looking Forward'.

I am 'Looking Forward' to seeing what God is going to do in each of our lives and the lives of those that we love.

I am 'Looking Forward' to seeing God take what we see with our eyes and watch Him turn it into something totally different in a true reversal of destiny.

I am 'Looking Forward' to falling more in love with Jesus as we take another step out of the shallow waters, into the deep pools of spiritual growth.

I am 'Looking Forward' to a new opportunity of ministry yet to be revealed. My heart is open and my YES is already on the table. Here am I Lord, send me.

I am 'Looking Forward' to becoming the woman of God that He is calling me to be. A woman of integrity. A woman of deep faith. A woman of prayer. A woman of sacrifice and service to others. A woman after God's own heart.

Psalm 27:4 is a verse that I have been meditating on for the last few weeks and is my goal for the year 2010. I hope it resonates with your heart as well.

One thing I ask of the LORD,
this is what I seek:
that I may dwell in
the house of the LORD
all the days of my life,
to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD
and to seek him in his temple.
Psalm 27:4

I hope that you will join me in 'Looking Forward' as we journey together. I know that God has great things in store for each of us.
What are you 'Looking Forward to'?

9 comments:

Brook said...

I am looking forward with you, Lisa! I hope your time away from blogging was refreshing and has given you the herewithall for all 2010 has in store for you. :)

Anonymous said...

Lisa, welcome back. I have missed reading your posts.
Looking forward--what good words to speak over 2010!
Yes, I am looking forward to God's mighty hand to move in the lives of His children and those who don't yet know Him as Savior.
Happy New Year!
Miriam

Edie said...

I'm looking forward with you too. That I may gaze upon His Face! Love that.

Rich blessings on you and yours for 2010!

Anonymous said...

Lisa, I, too, look forward with an open heart and mind. I have been pondering my 2009 and am challenged by God to yield to Him in all, to understand His Grace in this wilderness that I find myself. Jeremiah 31:2-3 has touched my heart as I will surely be journaling/ blogging about where God is taking me ... forward.
With love, ~ linda

Beth Herring said...

I see you got your groove back on :)

I think that all of us are desiring a deeper walk this year and I pray that we all find Jesus in a new and powerful way.

michelle said...

Me too! Happy New Year!

Nana Jul said...

Forward seeking!! Hang on for the ride of a lifetime!!
Missed you sweet friend.
Happy New Year!
Love,
Julie

LisaShaw said...

I LOVE THIS!!!!! Thanks dear sister for sharing with us. I love you.

sanjeet said...

I'm looking forward with you too. That I may gaze upon His Face! Love that.
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