12/29/2014 | Pursue

As we approach the new year,I have been trying to figure out my word for this year. I am excited for another year of firsts. A fresh start always gives me such a renewed feeling inside. I cannot wait to see what adventures 2015 holds. Last year my mom's word was fearless. I didn't choose a word for 2014,but when I reflect on this past year I believe I would have chosen fearless as well. 2014,you were a great year,and I'm not knocking ya,but to be honest this year was full of emotions. I have fought myself more this year than any other time I can remember. I fought with who I am,and who I want to be. I went through a time of fear and anxiety. Through this year,I felt the Holy Spirit whisper to me so many times,"Be fearLESS." I learned to depend on my Heavenly Father more in everyday. I found peace in the blessed thought that my soul is secure in Him. This frightened,weak human found strength in His love. God has brought this frail little heart of mine through,and made it stronger. Still I am reminded everyday to be fearless,by knowing that God is bigger than any giant that may block my path.

The word that I have chosen for 2015 is pursue. I want to take off after all these dreams. I want to pursue a closer walk with Him. I want to pursue my dream of being an artist. I want to pursue the life that I dream about. The biggest stumbling block for a dreamer is the failure to DO. We cannot be content to only dream about what we want. We must go out and pursue it,create it,DO IT! So that is my word for this brand new chapter. 2015,I'm ready for ya!

~Emily