Ring in 2013

This month I'd like to take time to lay a foundation of gratitude for the One whom deserves my first fruits. I am grateful for The Lord who works all things together for those who believe and is faithful to complete a good work. I am thankful for the personal breakthrough I've experienced this last year and every one of you who stood with me, went before me to blaze trail, and who dared take big risks in the last twelve months. I am grateful for new family that's been grafted in and people who have encountered The Lord. I am grateful that The Lord has shown me who I am, and that who I am is not dependent on my circumstances. I am grateful that I've dared to dream again, And experience The Lord in epic ways. I am grateful to men and women of God who have covered me in prayer and kicked my butt when I needed to change my lens about myself and God. I am in awe at the goodness of The Lord. He has placed me with people who are hungry to go after the Kingdom of Heaven. To boldly approach the throne of grace and release the Kingdom of Heaven on earth. I am grateful for love and its gentle tumultuous and splendid impact on everyday life. This last year I found depths in my heart I'd long since believed myself incapable of. The faithfulness of a Heavenly Father to expose deep desires for more than I could hope to achieve or even ask for in my lifetime. I am grateful that the presence of The Lord shows up where we are at and sets captives free, heals the sick, and forever shifts our lives. I am grateful that we serve a living and active God who is slow to anger and loves perfectly. I am grateful that every time I have asked for just enough, you have blessed me with more than enough, for you are a God of more than enough and it is against your character to give your children just enough. I am thankful that I seem to have lost my tent stakes. I am grateful that you see the hurt in my heart and desire for honest community to impact our culture and break the prideful mindset of separation and ownership when all we have we owe to you! There is so much more I can list, and so much more I will share in the next month. But for today may the love of The Lord encounter you where you are, may his light shine upon you and keep you may the angel of The Lord set a guard around you with peace that transcends all and guards your heart and mind in Christ Jesus.