Oh how the years go by. As I look back on 2009 and ask "what do I have to show for my time?" a few things stand out:

There is the obvious; the kids are growing, healthy and strong. It's been a busy year, but a great year. Plenty of opportunities for "Ma, Pa, and the youngin's" to be together, sharing the course of our lives, which results in multiplied joy for me!

Then there are the things I have to look a little harder for; the things that have become a part of my life where, when I take a closer look, I can see answered prayer:

I have been writing a blog every week since the Circle of Friends devotional/blog launch began in February. Perhaps a prayer I prayed for discipline has been answered?

In April I made the decision to join a twelve week study entitled "The Truth Project" (for more information go to www.thetruthproject.org). In case you're wondering, twelve weeks, in my world, is a very long time. That's three months of committing to a study, three busy months of setting time aside. It was time well spent, so well spent that hubby and I decided to host the same study in our home. Twelve weeks later we could hardly believe it was over and are looking forward to hosting it again in 2010. Without a doubt my prayer for personal growth and intentional time spent studying God's word was answered.

I have had the opportunity to be a part of a daily radio program for the past year. (Fortunately for me it is pre-recorded which allows for a weeks worth of programs to be recorded in one afternoon - that suits my schedule quite well, thank you!) And, once again, it was answered prayer. I asked God to help me encourage folks in their daily walk with Him, which just happens to be the goal of our morning program on 95.9. Thank you God for the opportunities You give!

And then there is the very act of prayer. Something we tend to talk about but often find ourselves so caught up in the busy-ness of life that we find little time for intentional time spent in prayer. A year ago several opportunities came up for me to participate in weekly prayer time for our school children and the adults who impact their lives. More answered prayer!

God is so good. Yes, the year flew by, but as I look back I recognize His hand of provision all over it! When we ask Him to provide it may not always be in the way we anticipate but He is faithful to provide in the way that is best for us.

I can't wait to see what He has in store for 2010!

Until next time.
Beth

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