Renew

Hope you all had a splendid New Year. Yesterday and today I have been seeking the Lord on what He has for me this next year. More than goals, what does he have for me spiritually. Today He spoke so clearly and I am so very excited about it. It was one of those words where you are journaling so fast to get everything He is saying.

He said "Sarah, I have called this to be a Springtime season. Though the circumstances lately have not shouted Spring, my goodness is here for you like never before. I am coming like a spring rain to wash you afresh. You will grow with me like never before. I am bringing favour. Trust me. Believe me." I don't believe that that is just for me. It is for you too.

Then He gave me these two verses:

2 Corinthians 4:16-17

Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.  For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.

Isaiah 40:31

but those who hope in the Lord
    will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
    they will run and not grow weary,
    they will walk and not be faint.

As a girl who has always loved the snow and winter time it is odd for me to be craving the Spring. I cannot wait to see the flowers bloom, feel the sun, and begin to see life again. Though that physically wont come for another 2 months, He is bringing renewal to us spiritually.

I looked up the definition of both the words Spring and Renew.

Spring

: a time of growth and renewal

Renew

: to make something new, fresh, or strong again

:to make like new

I feel overwhelmed with the Lord's blessing right now. I am excited to see what he has in store for this season. May he so bless you as you start this new year!

A Year to Remember

I can hardly believe another year has gone by. Seems like not to long ago I was compiling my 2012 video. Due to a crazy unexpected schedule, I was unable to create some fun end of the year video/ post, so this quick one will have to suffice. Allow me to recap this year.

Made 300 cupcakes in one evening with the best friend. Valentines dinner with the Class of 2013 (I have been in so many classes now, I have to clarify by their graduating year :). Rome. Florence. Assisi. Piza. Bologna. Venice. Placed 4th in state for business ethics. Turned 17. Watched my life long friend graduate High School. Disneyland. Placed in the top 15 in the nation for business ethics. Crew. Crew. Crew. Loved it so much. Family Camp memories. Quit my job!!! Became a nanny/ mom's helper. Senior Year. Gained 4 of the best girlfriends ever. Senior volleyball season. Watched my brother be awarded his Master's Degree. Had my last day of High School ever. 

And now I look to the future. A little unsure of what it holds or why everything in the past has happened, but this I know: God is good. A friend posted this on facebook today & it was too good not to share.

"This year has taught me so much about friendships, how some are meant for a season or a life time. Either way God put them in my life for a reason. He has a purpose for all he does."

No matter if it was for a season or lifetime, God did it for a purpose. I love how that does not just apply to friendships, but practically anything we go through in life. 

2013: you were an unexpected but good year. I had no idea what this year would hold, but it was good. I made so many new memories. Can't wait to make more in 2014.

2014 feels so right. Happy New Year!