A Year of...

2013 was The Year of Faith. 2014...the very same.

Any regrets? No. Was it successful? To some degree. Faith is built only when there is something to test it, and things there were! Do I have more growing and learning to do? Absolutely! I had several moments of unbelief (and will likely have several more), but that's the growing part. So what next?

2015 has been designated The Year of Seeking the Kingdom (Matt 6:33). I saw it on a wall somewhere and the concept was reinforced in several different ways. So having done some research, I finally have a better idea of what it means...at least for me and the year ahead.


  1. He rules! This is not so easy I've learnt. For one, I sometimes have difficulty distinguishing my voice from His. Further, I admit I don't always want to go where I THINK He wants me to. So this year I will make an even greater effort to listen to His voice and follow directions.
  2. Peace! Some things money can't buy, peace of mind included. I have self-destructive tendencies such as worrying about too much (including the future). I've lost things dear as a result, among which is sleep. So I'm through doing that! That's the plan anyways.
  3. Joy unspeakable-ish. If there's anything I've learnt over the past few years, it's that the joy I get out of life is largely dependent on my thoughts. My reaction to situations and how long that reaction continues is directly proportional to the quality of the joy-life. So in seeking, I intend to enjoy life, but within reason.

Let the journey begin!

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