Ironically, this is the first post in awhile because I've been busy kicking off a new semester (which could quite possibly be the busiest of my graduate degree). For those of you who are avid Jaclyn's World readers, you may remember a similar post I made a year ago. I felt then that my life was becoming more balanced and I had time to enjoy the small pleasures in life. "Life is still busy, but not frenzied." I included the quote on the front of my journal for the year (which is not full yet by the way):Peace. It does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble or hard work. It means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart.
When I look back at 2006, I realize that my understanding of those words has grown into something beyond what I envisioned. For me, peace means an inner calm that no matter what I face, I can handle it with God's help and a knowledge that His plan is better than anything I could ever dream. Reliance on God brings peace. 2006 brought many changes, challenges, and rewarding experiences. But here I am on the other side, blessed and humbled by the peace I have been given. It has truly been a year of peace.
3 comments:
That was very nice. I like your hair in this picture. Peace is hard to find and I am glad you did.
Kudos to your photographer . . . oh, wait . . . :)
i need that right now. the last year of my life has simply felt chaotic and hard. and this year, as wonderful as it as started, it looking to be the same. i hope i can keep your perspective!
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