2010 through the looking glass

2010, in many respects, was a defining year for the development of my faith, my character&identity, my hobbies, my goals, my friendships, and my perspective — among other things, I'm sure.

Whereas I began this year with a hefty amount of confusion, heartache, and insecurity, (not to mention general dryness in faith), I'm closing it from a pretty good place: content and at peace, forward-looking but living a day at a time, alive in the love of the One who is never-changing and ever-lasting.

2011 is going to be a very, very important year for me. I can feel it now. And even just logistically speaking, it's going to be one heck of a chaotic year. But I'm excited. (!!!) I've learned and seen so much more of the world and myself in 2010, and I know 2011 will provide even more opportunities to take a clearer look at both.

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I started writing this entry thinking I'd be able to wrap it all up very nicely for you, but honestly, this year feels like a 365,000 page book right now that I've tried to condense into 3 paragraphs (which, we all know, wouldn't make a very good book report at all.)

I suppose the theme(s)? of this year is/are: trust, for He is sovereign and compassionate. (But even that is a statement that doesn't do it justice.)

The end?