At the stroke of midnight this year I was doing about the same thing as last year, just 8000 miles away. Sitting on the couch. I did make pancakes though (my substitute for my family’s speckendicken tradition)–complete with American maple syrup…so tasty!

Last year, I wrote my about my hope for 2009. As I look back on the past year, I can see how many opportunities God’s given me to put that hope into action–to act on what I’d hoped and prayed for. Sometimes, I did well. Despite challenges, I held on to Truth, walking by faith and not by sight. And sometimes, I scrambled. I clung to what I knew and what was familiar, rather than clinging to Him.

I want to do better this year.

I’ve seen God work in mighty ways this past year. I’m hopeful I will see that again in 2010. As we enter into marriage, I’m hopeful for Marc and I’s future together. I’m hopeful that I will stay focused on Him–that He will remain the center of both of our lives, and our relationship with each other. I’m hopeful that this will be a year of growth.

Most of all, I’m hopeful that the challenges of the past year will give way to victories in 2010.

Let your unfailing love surround us, Lord, for our hope is in you alone. — Psalms 33:22

What are you hopeful for?

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