January Wrap Up

Today is the end of the 1st month of my 12 month challenge. I've managed to blog almost every day, with a few exceptions for travel, sickness, and life intruding on my 'special time', oh, and I decided to take Sunday's off. As I wrap up January's blog and what I've learned from Psalm 16:11, 'I will make know to you the path of life, in your presence is fullness of joy and in your right hand there are pleasures forevermore. (I did that from memory so it may be a little off).  I  have learned...so many things. The path of life isn't just a path...it is a way of life. It's not a certain thing I do or don't do, it's Jesus walking with me every step of the way. It's surprise nuggets, lessons, interludes, guidance and wisdom and even correction, from our companion on the path, the Holy Spirit. And it really is joy, increasing joy. Joy because each day brings new surprises, new encounters, more freedom, all sprinkled with little miracles from a big God. And those little miracles compound into faith, trust, assurance, hope and more joy!

 I also received some direction about my literal path, and that path actually begins today! Today is the day my lease unofficially starts at Lonestar Antique Mall.  We each have a 'spot' that we lease and a designated number that corresponds. The number I chose is 1611...as per the Psalm. It is a constant reminder to me that He reveals my path...He is faithful. I've also decided to name my spot, Simply Grace. I hope to make a sign and also post my blog address for anyone interested. (I will try and post pics once I get everything in.) Tomorrow is the actual day my lease begins, but it's fitting that as my first month ends, the realization of His guidance begins! Oh, these little 'coincidences'...if I blink or yawn...I just might miss attributing them to the right Person! I love it, I love how active He is in the details of my life...and I am serious about missing it. I think I have missed way too much already and I don't want to miss any more! Blogging has kept me on the path, caused me to be more consistent and disciplined, and for that alone it has been such a gift, not to mention all the things He's shown me. The comments  & personal messages I've received from you are touching and humbling, and my goal is to be faithful to Him, so that my words to you are more than 'just a girl rambling about her day'.

The last couple of days I've been fighting some sort of intestinal thing, now, my stomach feels a bit better, but my head is not good...therefore if today's post is sketchy, you'll know why. If you feel inclined to pray for me, I would appreciate it. I'm not sure how I am going to get everything done that I need to do to get moved in to my spot, I really just want to stay in bed. Oh, and I think I know the verse for February but I'm still praying about it...if you'd like to add that to the prayer! Thank you for reading, be blessed.