At the beginning of 2017 my hopes were high that “this year” all would be right in my world. I would finally get my finances on track. Finally lose the extra weight that didn’t seem to want to leave me. And most importantly, I’d finally meet and marry (ok, I’ll accept getting engaged to) the man of my dreams. But 2017 had a plan all of its own.
2017 was the most challenging year of my life. When I say I was tested in every area of my life, believe me. As soon as I overcame one challenge, another one was right there with as much or more force than the last. 2017 literally came and tried to bring me to my knees. Even though the challenges were difficult, what bringing me to my knees did was keep me focused on the fact that with God on my side, I am more than a conqueror.
When my finances failed and it looked like I wouldn’t make it, I knew that my God would provide for me. I asked Him to show me how to live off what I had. When faced with health issues right in the middle of trying to eat healthier for weight loss, I remembered the other times God has brought me through health issues and scares. And when the relationship(s) I wanted didn’t work out the way I thought, God provided other avenues of support and companionship.
What 2017 did not know was that in the midst of all the challenges I was going through, bringing me to my knees positioned me to where I was building my faith for a future that’s brighter, bigger and even more rewarding than what I’d originally planned for 2017. With this New Year - 2018, the possibilities are endless and I’m determined to Enjoy the Journey!
