As 2010 draws to a close tomorrow, I found myself reflecting on the year today. 2010 brought many joys to our lives and many big changes as well. I could remember moments during this year when I felt my heart would burst open in it's fullness of joy and thanksgiving. Moments in my life when words aren't enough to describe them. Moments like our son's baptism, my husband's graduation, family trip to FL, my husband's installment in his churches, our son's wonderful success in school, our 10th year anniversary! These were only a few of the amazing blessings He's given us this year. At times like these, you cannot help but say, "God, you are soooo incredibly good!"
2010 also had it's share of valleys. The death of my Uncle Tim shortly before the holidays was particularly difficult for the family and for me. Both my grandfathers suffered a stroke a day apart from each other in the Philippines. The distance definitely made the news harder to bare. The most difficult valley for me to willingly cross was leaving the place I have grown to love and cherish, moving from Berrien Springs back to Canada. It has been especially difficult for me to adjust to my new surroundings and the demands of living in the city and adapting to it's lifestyle have been something I continue to struggle with. It hasn't been an easy year for me personally but through it all, God was and is with me. Whether it be in joy and happiness or in mourning and sadness, He is beside me... holding my hand and forever faithful. And so even during the struggles, one can't help but say, "God, you are sooo incredibly good!"
There's an old song that I used to listen to when I was a little girl that came to my mind today. The words speak exactly how I feel as I look back at the hills and valleys of 2010.
More Than Wonderful
He promised us that He would be a counsellor.
A mighty God and a Prince of Peace.
He promised us that He would be a Father,
and would love us with a love that would not cease .
For He’s More Wonderful than my mind can conceive.
He’s More Wonderful than my heart can believe.
He goes beyond my highest hopes and fondest dreams.
He’s everything that my soul ever longed for.
Everything He’s promised and sooo much more…
More than amazing. More than marvelous.
More than miraculous could ever be…
He’s More Than Wonderful, that’s what Jesus is to me!
I stand amazed when I think that the King of Glory
Would come to lie within the heart of man
Oh, I marvel just to know He really loves me
When I think of who He is and who I am.
For He’s More Wonderful than my mind can conceive.
He’s More Wonderful than my heart can believe.
He goes beyond my highest hopes and fondest dreams.
He’s everything that my soul ever longed for.
Everything He’s promised and sooo much more…
More than amazing. More than marvelous.
More than miraculous could ever be…
He’s More Than Wonderful, that’s what Jesus is to me!
