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Every year as Christmas passes and the New Year is ever approaching I begin to think of the past year, and who I was at the beginning of it compared to who I am now. I am always amazed at the work that God has done in me, and the things that He brings me through.

Heres some of the main things I learned this year:
1. If it's Gods will for you to be somewhere, the funds will be provided.
2. Forgiveness is one of thee most important keys to healing and moving forward. It sets your heart free.
3.It's good to get out of your comfort zone.
4. It's of utmost importance to place your identity in Jesus Christ, and it's ok to walk that out in confidence.
5. Don't ever rush a process that God is taking you through, live one day at a time, learn as much as you can so you don't have to go through it again.
6. Joy is a beautiful thing!

This time of year I also think about who I want to be,and what I want to have accomplished next year at this time.
Here's some things that have been running through my mind:

1. I want to become more of a woman of the word. I want to know more scripture.
2. I want to show more grace and be more open minded to things that just because I don't agree with them in my personal life might not be wrong for others.
3. I want to be a better listener
4. I want to write more songs
5. I want to be more in tune with God's voice and His leading in my life.

Lastly, I also think about what I want to see God do:
Here are my dreams:

1.Forgiveness, Grace, reconciliation and unity returned to my family.
2. Broken relationships to be healed
3. My siblings to be set free from chains that are keeping them bound
4. For my fellow believers and I to be able to catch a glimpse of the inifite power and greatness of Jesus Christ.
5. To see signs, wonders and miracles manifested in my everday life.

2010 is going to be an amazing year.
It's all yours God, I lay all my requests at your feet. Have your way in Me. Thank you for what You've done, and all that You're going to do. amen.

Merry Christmas!

Christmas Is here, family is gathered around, Jesus is ever present.

I am truly blessed beyond measure.

Thank You Jesus :)

This is my prayer in the battle

when triumph is still on it's way

I am a conqueror and Co heir with Christ

So Firm on His promise I'll stand

..and everyday You surround me

There are many things I want to do, learn and accomplish in my life, and I've realized I need to be more proactive about my life. I can't wait for everything to come to me, I must get up and go after the things that Im wanting. Lets take songwriting for one. I want to write songs, i have so much to say, but If I dont set any time aside to do so its never going to happen!.
Gods been speaking to me alot in the past couple months about being a servant. Its been cool to be putting this into practice here at home. For example tonight I volunteered to make dinner for my fam, sure it wasn't hard but It was something that required me to give of my time for others, and that can be a tough issue for me. There are so many oppurtunities per day to put this into practice. Somedays are hard some are easy, but the process of it all is beautiful and so rewarding.
I've been home for nearly 2 days. I am so excited for what God is going to teach me and all the time I get to spend with my family. What a great way to end this crazy life changing year!

Seems like you've done this before

Well I made it through the last week of classes, alive!
I only have a few more assignments and its all done.
I can't believe the semester is almost over, its been filled with lessons, trials and so many good times. I wouldnt change any of it! Here are a few highlights:

Thank You Lord for everything and everyone you have blessed me with <3

Hello December, I quite like you!

I can't believe it's December! This month brings much stress and much happiness in it's 31 days!

Stress first, this is the last week before finals. This has been and continues to be my week in a nutshell. Monday: Exam, Worship Practice, SLT, Recital Tuesday: Class, Practice, Recital Wednesday-Friday Morning. Finish summarizing 6 articles, begin and finish a 12-20 page paper, lead worship in chapel, music practice for sunday. Then on saturday I have to leave the school before 7am to be at a convention for 2 hours. Right now it seems like the madness will never end. But I know that's not true, I will make it!

I get to go home in 11 days. It's been wayy to long since I have seen my family other than on skype of course! I am so looking forward to being home for almost a month. I also get to go back to work which is such a blessing! I can't wait!

Since my last entry, Lots has gone on. God's been teaching me lots about getting out of my comfort zone and allowing others into my world. I had to write another song for class. I really want to write about the process that God has taken me through this summer, and in order to do that I had to go back to the beginning. I really didnt want to write about it, but it seemed like i had no other choice, and I'm not sure why and maybe I will never know, but here it is:

Understand

It was a warm april day

when I watched you fly away

You didn't see it coming

I was too scared to say

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After 2 years of fighting

I leave the ring with pain

No use for pretending

that all could stay the same

Pre

So many words unspoken

So many chances slipped away

I don't know what your thinking now

Chorus

I know that this is what needed to happen

to bring new life, to dreams that had fallen

No other option

I wish you could understand

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All this time has allowed healing

to wash away the pain

Leaving no room for anger

still unforgiveness reigns

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And today if I could see you

I'd tell you that everday

is a chance to mend the fences

to learn to laugh again

I can't wait to continue to write more songs, seems like I've caught the bug.