2017 was both the best and worst year of my life.
as we ring in the New Year, we like to think back on the friendships that were made, bonds that were formed, and memories that we reflect on. two thousand seventeen was a wonderful year for a number of people, but it was one of the toughest for others. spiritually, twenty-seventeen has been the best year of my life. this year i have grown as a person, and my relationship with Christ blossomed into a beautiful bond. the Lord has taught me to grow through what i go through, and because of that, it's caused me to lean of Jesus on my darkest days. i have learned the power of community transformation through the LOVE and POWER of Christ Jesus, thanks to my church. i have learned what a Godly woman is, thanks to my mom. i have learned what love looks like, thanks to Jesus. this year, I made a decision early on to be intentional with my relationship with God. Not just saying I'm a Christian, but acting on it. emotionally, this year has been a struggle. i haven't had much motivation to write these blogs, if im being honest. not because i don't love doing them, but because it's hard for me to spread positivity and speak life into anyone else, much less myself. it's been hard for me to write the truth, which I know, but make myself believe what I'm typing. i have faced many challenges, that I didn't expect twenty-seventeen to hold. but I know all of those challenges are shaping me into who i am in this moment, who I will be in a month, and who i will be years from now. i have experienced heartache, heartbreak, and loss. yet, i have also experienced peace, joy, and comfort. i have learned to be content, no matter what circumstance presented to me. i have had many milestones this year and have been so blessed with the people i have gotten to share them with. i believe i have been fortunate to experience life, what it has to offer, and love. in 2018, i want to be bold. I want to put myself out there, and risk failure, disappointment, etc. i hope to be a risk taker and put aside all fears. this life isn't meant to be insured, it's meant to be lived and enjoyed. i intend to put forth the effort into making 2018 my best year yet spiritually, mentally, and physically. I want to go deeper in faith, happier in life, and live a long, healthy life. i believe I'm on the road to achieving all of these things. i have many changes coming up in the year ahead of us. this past year, i have ridden the rollercoaster of life. i pray for many more adventures. i hope you receive the best year of your life. pray for that for you, me, and everyone else. HAPPY NEW YEAR! So much love. Ali. “Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” Hebrews 4:16 NIV “Then Haggai, the Lord’s messenger, gave this message of the Lord to the people: “I am with you,” declares the Lord.” Haggai 1:13 NIV “May your unfailing love be with us, Lord, even as we put our hope in you.” Psalm 33:22 NIV
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Linda Hyche
12/31/2017 01:50:39 pm
I know that you’ve had lots of joy this year but also sadness. Life is that way for us all. That doesn’t make it easier, I know. Jesus said, In this world you will have trouble, but take heart, I have overcome the world. You are an overcomer, don’t forget that! We love you!
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Ali b.
12/31/2017 02:35:29 pm
Thank you so much for a little inspiration today. You have made my day! I love you guys so very much, and I just adore Annelise! ❤️
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Amy Myers
1/2/2018 01:24:32 pm
I am very proud of the stand you are taking for Christ & I know that you will continue to take that stand in this new year. I will be praying that any transitions you might go through will be smooth. I love you. Thanks for the good word!
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Ali b
4/2/2018 05:36:48 pm
Thank you!! I love you so very much! ❤️
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