Happy New Year

I love the start of a new day, a new idea, a new year. This year is no different, especially if the year has been particularly difficult or challenging.  

As I rang in 2011 I made my New Year goals as I have done for so many past years. Being very much a type-A gal, I break my goals into categories; spiritual, physical, intellectual, relationships, finances, work, projects and FUN.

Throughout the years there has always be one fun item on my list. Nothing to daring; oil painting , Tae kwon do, guitar lessons, flower arranging, container pot planting (say that ten times), Toastmasters.  I have even attempted baking birthday cakes and believe me it’s easier and less expensive to pick up the phone and order.

A new year is the anticipation of good things to come, I love the verse “weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.”  We all have sorrow or hard times befall us but we can all take a lesson from David knowing that God will return our joy, He will turn our mourning into dancing and we have the hope of a promising future.

I’m excited about 2011. A few things in my life are in the beginning planning stages and as 2010 came to a close I offered my list of goals to the Lord for His blessing, for His direction. For my family and friends to have a healthy and productive year. For those who suffered losses of family, homes, jobs, and relationships to have their joy returned.

I brought in the year knowing and thanking God for how truly blessed I am.