Hindsight is 2020
Looking back into this past year, I can see so many ways I have grown and God has made his presence known. I smile when I remember all the good memories and beautiful moments I experienced. 2019 continued to teach me more about who God is, and therefore, who I am. I started last year, confused, bored of life, lacking purpose, and struggling to find contentment. Even in this mindset, I knew God was there and prayed that he would show me the way and give me purpose in the day-to-day. My word of the year was joy. It is a simple word, but a completely different way of thinking. God renewed my joy and showed me that he has a purpose and plan for me right where I am. Releasing the chains of negativity, freeing me from the bondage of toxic relationships and ways of thinking about myself, and protecting me from engaging in gossip, judgmental thoughts, and slander against self and others. This "joy" does not mean I am happy all the time that is for sure. I go through waves of depressi...
