My dear friend sent me a text today to tell me to read/watch this on 24-7 Prayer website.
I was left feeling encouraged that I'm not the only one who feels this way.
It is definitely worth a listen/read.
This is the link to the website:
http://www.24-7prayer.com/features/1411
The Ache:
As my farewell to the incredible year that was 2010 I have put together some top 10's as a reflection of my year. It has been one of challenges and joys. I have learnt oh so much and there are so many moments and memories that will continue to stop and marvel at.
Top 10 moments
Seeing Valerie B’s face when we held a surprise birthday party for her.
Seeing Petra Hr on her first day of a year spent in NI.
Hearing a Czech student at English Camp share this phrase ‘I don’t know what it is, but there is something different about the people here. They are so nice.’ This being said on the first day of discussion groups.
Taking my nephew Corey to play in the autumn leaves.
Praising Jesus with some of the most amazing students at Fuel 10.
Being reunited with beautiful friends in the summer (both in Czech and NI).
Spending time with Erin and Talitha for Erin’s birthday.
Grace and love filled conversations over coffee with Brittany and Bec.
Spending intentional quality time with my family.
The honour of meeting beautiful God seeking girls for coffee.
Top 10 Songs
Standing out for You- Bluetree
Awake my soul- Mumford and Sons
How He Loves Us- John Mark McMillan
What Happens When the Heart just Stops- The Frames
The Story- Brandie Carlile
Beloved- Tenth Avenue North
You Make it Real- James Morrison
You’ve Got the Love- Florence and the Machine
Heaven Song- Phil Wickham
White As Snow- U2
Also worth a mention are:
Strangers like Rock and Roll- Ray LaMontagne
Your Song- Ellie Goulding
He Reigns (this child)- Rick McKinley
Top 10 photos
Your love makes me high, August 2010.
Winter Sunset, 2010
Hello cupcake.
Love like you're forgiven, April 2010
University Square, Autumn 2010
Brittany, March 2010
Sunrise, Prague, July 2010
Cardiff, November 2010
Christmas Bussle, Cardiff, November 2010
Pride&Joy, June 2010
Charles Bridge, July 2010 (with help from Amy B)
All you need is Love, John Lennon Wall, Prague, July 2010
LOVE, White Rock Beach, Portstewart, August 2010
Top 10 Verses&Quotes
Bible Verses, quotes and song lyrics that inspired, motivated and encouraged me throughout this year...
"I'll be with you. I won't give up on you. I won't leave you. Don't be timid, don't be discouraged for God your God is with you every step you take."
~ Joshua 1:1-9 (paraphrased)
"Free me Lord, to live this life believing all I really have is You
Free me from these binds Lord, I am choking on the gifts this world gives
Jesus I am waiting on Your love."
~ Justin McRoberts- Waiting on Your Love
"If the world hates you, remember it hated Me first"
~ Jesus - John 15:18
"This is easy for Jesus"
~ Paul Bowman
"If you could allow yourself to feel it, are there not times when you would love to cry on God's shoulder, to let God tell you that you are worthwhile and beautiful? And is there not something in you that would be delighted if you could bring a smile to God's face?"
~ Gerald May
"Healthy people don't need a doctor--sick people do. I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners."
~ Jesus- Mark 2:17
"Where you invest your love, you invest your life"
~ Mumford&Sons - Awake my soul
"Rachel was lovely in form, and beautiful."
~Genesis 29:17 (one Jesus spoke to me)
"God couldn't have brought you this far to leave you."
~Val Bowman
"Remember your history...His Story. Remember where and what God has saved you from."
~ James Hyndman
"I am slow to anger and abounding in love. I understand you."
~ Psalm 86:15 (parapharsed)
There are my top 10's for 2010.
2011 will be a year of challenge as I enter my final semester of my degree, I hope and pray that I will graduate in the summer and then I will step into the unknown.
It is terrifing and exciting all at the same time.
I wrote last year that I desired to continue on the journey of letting God love me and with His grace and patience I feel I have moved small steps forward. But I am so looking forward to continuing on this journey with Him.
I am sure over the next few weeks I will continue to refelct on the year that has been 2010 but
for now I will say farewell to 2010 and Hello 2011.
May your 2011 be filled with peace, hope, love, joy and adventure!
