It’s that time of the year where everyone goes up and about
celebrating Christmas when in real sense some are missing out on the sweet fragrance
of a gift that was given to us on a manger: Jesus.
I am a woman who has lived in this sweet fragrance and I so
well understand why it had to be a manger.
That aside...
This year, to me, cannot be said to be the most astounding, it
cannot be said to be the worst I could have. It cannot even be called a normal
year when describing it with extremes is not an option.
This is the year that I have seen the reflection of my
character and integrity as I looked into the waters of life. I somehow did not
like the reflection because I was and maybe still am petrified, maybe perturbed,
maybe proud by what I see all at the same time.
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I have seen my joys restored just to be robbed again.
I have gained innocence just to lose it again.
I have made friends just to find out that they are not any
different from those whose chapters I should have closed whiles ago.
I have made mistakes.
I have lost track as I pressed towards the mark.
I have curled up in my bed and wished that there was
someone, someone to cuddle me through the night knowing too well that I still
don’t have that ring on my finger.
You see the reading of this piece might make you imagine
that this is an intention to do an exposé of my imperfection…..not at all…
I may not classify this year with the titles that many may
have in mind because words only seem to meet the reality of my year halfway.
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Though I must admit that this year has been a blessing in the most profound ways.
I have known joy in 2014.
I have known peace in 2014.
I have known love in 2014.
I have known forgiveness in 2014.
I have known faith in 2014.
Many prayed and still praying for full packages of restoration but, in 2014, I have
basked in double portions of it ever since The day I stopped being super woman
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I don’t write this to impress the guy in the crowd looking
for an eligible proverbial wife.
I don’t write this to appease those who believe their
interest must be earned.
Neither do I write this to place myself among the list of
bloggers in 2014.
I write this to remind myself and anyone else who has known 2014, anyone who has lived to see this day, this auspicious day that we get to celebrate life, that we NO LONGER hope to live to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Because with each day that has been allocated to us His unfailing grace, we have lived in this goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.
(Psalms 27:13)
This is not a platform to show off expertise or the lack of
it…..if you are reading this then it's a sign that there’s a reason to give thanks for seasons
that have been and there are even more reasons to look forward to a life that proclaims “BE IT UNTO ME
ACCORDING TO YOUR WORD AND WILL OH LORD”.
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And now as I get back to the point I was trying to drive
home initially, Christmas is here, and so am I. Let’s celebrate Christ's birthday in the best way
we know how, all for His glory!
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Psss.....Laugh as much as you breath and love as long as you live! Get involved with service opportunities and offer what you can to a greater cause.
(I'm happy I wrote this)
