Wow, what a year 2012 has been. The year is about to draw to a close and as I look back, I marvel at all the things that have occurred. Each year presents us with new opportunities to grow and learn, it never ceases to amaze me that there is still so much to discover about life. When I look back on all the ups and downs of a year gone by, more than ever I realise that a deep and abiding love ties this life together. A love for family, friends, passion and purpose - gently pulling me along this journey of life.
Love leads us along pathways of hope. Love is where we flourish - that unconditional pulling together of our heart and soul can change us in deeply profound ways. Love can be all encompassing and consuming, all at the same time! It holds us fast in its embrace, keeping us safe ... and it allows us to fly higher than we believe is even possible. Love is patient and kind, it is not envious or boastful. It does not bring dishonour or lift itself up over others, love is not self seeking. It keeps no record of wrongs but rejoices in truth. Love seeks to protect, trust, hope and perseveres no matter what!
Love can be a valley gorge, deep and wide or a swiftly running river with swirling undercurrents. I realise however that love, our human love is so very imperfect. More often than not our love is flawed in ways we cannot imagine. Fear, the antagonist of love can hold us tight in its embrace. Its grip is suffocating and lifeless, squeezing love out of our hearts and souls leaving us cold and afraid. It leaves us alone, barren and empty. If there is more fear in my heart than love, then my love suffers. It fails to thrive. Yet, there is a love that drives out all fear ... a love that can cover a multitude of sins. A love that extends grace and mercy when hurts run deep.
If we allow it to, love can change us!
'Perfect love drives out all fear.'
1 John 4:18
'If you know what changes a heart, you know what changes the world.' - Marianne Williamson.
Looking forward to this next season with an ever present hope in my heart.
2 'heart 2 hearts'…heartfelt comments here.:
Hi there! I'm Hanna, I found you through Casey Wiegand's ON your heart linky. Beautiful post. Love your blog:) new follower! You can find me anytime at www.bouffeebambini.blogspot.com
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
xxoxo Hanna
I love that verse in 1st john! :) Found you through casey! :-)
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Thanks for sharing, kind words are sunshine to the soul!