New beginnings

I love the start of each new year because it always brings about new beginnings and a reason once again to review and resolute. I have been caught up with starting up the year that not blogging has become almost habitual.

It has been 2 weeks since we've settled into our new humble abode. Welcomed many guests over for lunches/teas, meetings and shepherdings. From the core team of the sub district to covenant friends, sheep(s) and many others. We simply can't express how grateful we are to be back in the hub of ministry. Being back here has brought about a reminder too, of not settling into an all comfortable mode but more to bless. And I know God has been and still is stretching me to grow in areas of sacrificial giving, and that includes releasing my dear husband more to ministry. The question now is how much more and the cry out to Him is for the enlargement of my heart.

*tiny glimpse to our new place. This is the dining area more photos will be up on my facebook when I get down to uploading them all :)

All in all, it has been a learning curve for me (us). Especially also in the area of finances, making decisions, responsibilities in fulfiling loan, building fund, savings etc.

God has also been really speaking into our lives as we seeked Him for future plans. Ministry planning, family planning and specific steps to undertake. One thing that has struck clear to us is to remember to make decisions not merely based upon a 'micro-family' context but to grow in my kingdom perspectives. Its easy to have career plans, family plans, financial plans revolving around just the 2 of us, for our family and kids in future but there is more than just that. I got to be ready to embrace what is of benefit to His kingdom, church and people.

I sensed that this year's a pivotal where God is shaping us in our convictions. Already He has reminded once again of the way our lives are weaved tightly with those surrounding us ~ leaders working alongside with us and people under our care. The kind of consequences our decisions have upon them and likewise the impact and influence we can have. It's just making me crave to hear more from Him and how badly I want my steps to be endorsed by the Holy Spirit.