Keep

I'm drinking coffee, getting ready to go to a New Years Party.

and I'm thinking back over 2011...

I know I say the word 'wow' a lot, but WOW. So much has happened. Let me rephrase that: The LORD has accomplished so much. In me, through me, in spite of me...

I think "my" biggest "accomplishment" for 2011 is the work the Lord has begun in my heart. It started with breakthrough and ended with ....well, except for the fact that it hasn't ended. It hasn't been accomplished. YET.
I remember a year ago asking the Lord for one word that should define 2011. His answer?

KEEP

Keep seeking
Keep reaching
Keep pressing in
Don't give up
Press ON

Its been a good word. I don't want to throw it away just because I'm hitting 2012. As Paul says in Philippians 3:15 that those of us who are mature should think this way: that we press on and strain toward what is ahead for that prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. I've realized that I basically need to give up on thinking of myself as mature. The Lord has clearly shown me that there was so much pride in my thinking that way when every step has been by His grace. (When I say that, I mean either by His grace directly, or by His grace in giving me/growing me in self-discipline)
He is good. His lessons might be hard, His discipline might be painful, but I'm standing in awe at His work. I'm asking for more of Jesus, and less of Gwen in 2012. I'm excited to see what He has in store....truly.