No Resolutions, Only Blessings in Disguise

Happy New Year! I made it through 2014.  What a blessing to see 2015!  I'm looking forward to a new year and all the I'mPossibilities headed my way.  However, unlike millions of other people, I have no resolutions for 2015.  I'm learning to be appreciative of the challenges in life that move me to the happiest moments in my life. Sounds a little strange, I know.  Let me explain.  

I'm looking forward to my blessings in disguise.

2014 brought just as many challenges, heartache and brokenness as 2013. The difference is that God has shown me the blessing in each of my storms.  I either learned to push myself harder or slow down.  I realized that complaining and whining only made my situation worse. He showed me how to dance and smile in the rain.  I made some very difficult decisions and today I'm better for it.  He stretched me.  The more He stretched the more resilient I became.  I bounced back in my own way and not what others had prescribed for me.  For each storm something was washed away. 

So, I consider my storms blessings in disguise.  In 2015, I'm stronger.  I'm more confident. I'm happier.  Everyday I create a new life imprint, work towards a dream or as my youngest son reminds "just be."  

I created a "Blessing Jar" to collect handwritten notes, photos or anything I consider a blessing.  So far we have photos, a prayer and a significant event in our jar. It's all a blessing.  

Here's our jar! It's nothing spectacular but it's special.  It's prominently displayed in our home. The reverse side reads, "God is Good."   We walk by it daily as a reminder to be grateful for all things in life and knowing who truly blesses us.

I challenge you to break tradition in 2015!  Do something new!  Dare to be different or adventurous! Create some memories!  Be a blessing in disguise!

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