Wherefore Art Thou 2013? I Thought We Had A Good Thing Going!!
Tuesday, January 21, 2014 Posted by Katie
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As I sit to write my reflections on the challenges I left
behind in 2013, I am left shaking my head. Because, in this moment, given what
has already been served on my plate, less than a month into 2014, I would
willingly RUN back to 2013 with open arms.
I honestly can’t think of one challenge in 2013 that holds a
candle to what my family has gone through and is preparing to go through in the
shiny and new 2014.
I know I’m supposed to be looking back in reflection, but
for the record, 2014 can kiss my grits!
That having been said, I did indeed have one segment of
scripture that stayed with me rather stubbornly throughout last year. It was
pretty much most of Philippians 1 and 2. It seemed like whenever I would look
up anything Bible-wise, it always led me back to Philippians. It was like God
was shining a spotlight on it.
And now, I am rereading it with wonder. In 2013, these
verses encouraged and convicted me with lessons of selflessness, legacy, and
obedience.
Now, I wonder if God was planting some Words of Life into my
soul in preparation for what was coming. That is what He does, you know? He is a
gardener. He brings forth life from lifeless things. That’s His whole gig.
That’s what I’m praying for, anyway.
Sweet Jesus, let’s see what you’ve got! You must be planning
quite a crop this year because the soil is looking pretty full of doo-doo. I
hear that makes good fertilizer. We shall see. (Love you, though. Mean it.)
