(Delayed Publish: Written January 3, 2023)
What Fantastic Thing Are You Expecting In 2023?
It’s the start of a new year!
I heard talk show hosts on the radio ask each other, “what fantastic thing are you expecting in 2023?”
Instantly, my mind says, “obtaining property we can build our home on.”
Other things follow quickly: An exciting competition season for my two gymnasts (their first meet is Jan 13!), Christina’s graduation at the end of the year with her Bachelor’s from Embry, an edifying college year for Becky at PCC, Kimberly conquering her fear of tests, Jaquline turning 13 and getting her first debit card, Lucas learning to read, having chickens again, growing our own food again, getting a cover made for and publishing my CheyneAnne story, getting illustrations for the childrens’ books I’ve written… my mind just kept going with things I consider fantastic and am super excited for.
My prayer is that this year is one of spiritual growth for my children as we make fun memories.
I want my focus to be eternal rather than temporal.
I completed Kimberly’s journal just before Christmas and gave it to her. I hope that little book is full of treasures for her. I pray over each page I write that God will direct my mind and hands to pen just what will be important or reaching for the heart of the daughter I’m writing the journal for.
I am expecting miracles in our everyday lives. God always gives them. Fresh breath and lungs that work. Beautiful painted sunrises and sunsets. Have you ever thought of how much a miracle it is that we can see? I’m overwhelmed by the everyday miracles that grace our lives.
What fantastic thing am I expecting? Life. Full, abundant life as God has blessed us with! Love. Family. Enjoyable times. Memorable Moments. A careful listening heart with which to catch the amazing wonder of these miracles and enjoy them as they happen.
I’m praying for a heart of gratitude more than ever before. I plan to focus on being grateful. That should totally help my perspective!
What fantastic thing are you expecting in 2023?
Think about it… and Smile!
Thank you for reading!
Type at you later!
~Nancy Tart