Hi Loves!!! I know it’s been a MINUTE since I last posted. I pray that all is well with you all!
If you’ve landed here, it’s pretty safe to say that you’ve also encountered the many reflections of 2019 that have been posted all over social media. Prior to these encounters, it was on my heart to share my reflections of this past year and decade which continue to create the beautiful testimony God has given me.
As I sit here in my apartment kitchen looking out to the sky (I live on the 10th floor, all I see are tree’s clouds, and birds lol) on this last day of 2019. I can't help but to feel overwhelmed with gratitude for all that God has done!
Side Note: If you haven't already... go listen to “Count Your Blessings” on Kanye’s Sunday Choir ‘Jesus is Born’ album. This song will encourage you to ponder on the blessings God is constantly pouring out in your life and the lives of those around you.
As I reflect on this past decade, I realize just how much it has been one of much trial, error, learning hard lessons, and witnessing major victories. This is the decade in which I became an adult. Entering it at the age of 20 and leaving it now at 30. It’s still hard to believe that I graduated from college at the beginning of this decade in 2011. Then in 2013, I took the leap of faith to move to Washington, DC on my own. That year and the years to follow (2014-2015) were the HARDEST years of my life thus far. I was literally just surviving! I almost didn't make it, it was only the grace of God that kept me (Inserts praise hands!). In 2016 I re-dedicated my life to Christ. I had a revelation that year on Resurrection Sunday (Easter) about the crucifixion of Jesus Christ that I can’t unsee but touched my heart deeply and changed me for the better. That year I spent alone in what felt like isolation with just God. In 2017 I was introduced to some of the most beautiful ladies and sisters in Christ (You know who you are!!! Pinky Promise DC and District Church DC Shaw Women's small group). Our friendships have been instrumental in my walk with Christ and overall life experience in the DC area. In 2018, I was given a microphone and interviewed one of the most influential voices in our Christian community today, onstage at a conference with over 800 attendees.
With all that has happened in the past decade, I can personally say that 2019 has been one of the BEST years I’ve had this far! I started out the year celebrating with my sisters in Christ at a New Year's Day brunch where we prayed for each other, our goals, our future, our impact, and our Destiny. The fruit of this experience has truly been evident in our lives this year.
“Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching anything that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven.” - Matthew 18:19
At this brunch, I also shared with my friends that God put it on my heart that instead of a New Years resolution, my word for the year was going to be LOVE. This meant loving myself better, making decisions out of love and not fear, and also jokingly said “Allowing love to enter my life” lol (Which it Did!) . Seeing just how God has allowed these things to manifest in my life has been nothing short of AH-mazing!!!
This year (2019):
I launched “Lamp At Her Feet Blog”!
Helped carry out the mission of a powerful Christian Conference for the second year in a row.
Have found freedom from a few past traumas and have begun to find my voice.
Have hiked a couple of Mountains.
I Met and got ENGAGED to the Man of my dreams EEEEKKKKKK!!!!!!!!
Have gained a new Amazing God-honoring family <3
God has done some absolutely incredible things in this past year and I cannot wait to see what this year has in store for us all in 2020. The year of Clarity and Vision!
With just a few hours left until the New Year, I want to encourage you all to pray about and write out your vision for 2020.
“Yahweh answered me, "Write the vision, and make it plain on tablets, that he who runs may read it.
For the vision is yet for the appointed time, and it hurries toward the end, and won't prove false. Though it takes time, wait for it; because it will surely come. It won't delay.” - Habakkuk 2:2-3
How are you reflecting on this past year/decade?
What are you praying for in 2020?
I’d love to hear more about it in the comments!
Until Next Year loves!!
<3