Last year, my new year’s intention was “gentle” and as I thought through 2021, reflected on all I’ve learned, and thought about the year to come, I feel like an emphasis on gentleness in 2022 is a good focus.
I know that many people really struggled in 2021, but it’s been ok for me. Maybe I’ve just been beaten into submission. I mean, there has been a lot of hardship - my dad’s been ill, our dog died, work had its natural ups and downs, Steve’s been working like mad with all of the changes at Sundance. And those struggles have brought some beautiful growth - Steve and I have been working hard on our marriage, Ben has been transitioning into adulthood, Sam has been finding his way. I’m healing and growing and learning to be gentle with myself and others.
Here’s the Bible verse I’m focusing on in this new year:
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Philippians 4:4-5
To me, this verse has it all: joy, gentleness, presence. Everything I pray that 2022 brings. For me, for you, for all of us.
