52 Lists: Week 8

Week 8. New beginnings.

To say that there have been new beginnings this week is an understatement: New job opportunities. New house. New friendships/relationships.

Let's just say that there are new things on the horizon in my life. And to say that I'm excited or elated or filled with overwhelming anticipation for its fulfillment, is an understatement!

Pursue. Attracted. Held. Awaken. Receive.

This week, I realized that it is often in the times where I think that nothing is going to budge, that a door comes flying open. I was uncertain this week as to when things were going to start shifting and moving in areas of promise over my life. And though this week was just another crack in the door, it was a crack just the same.

I fashioned up this revelation: Keep my heart open. Go with the flow. Allow myself to be sought after, chased after--in turn, pursued. In this world, there is an underlying word that is spoken to women: Be strong. Be so strong that you don't appear to need anyone. Because you don't. The truth is this: As a woman, we are called to be strong, but not on our own. We were created to be comforted, sought after, and ultimately pursued. And this begins in our childhood. Women thrive on relationship and intentionality.

So in this pursuit of developing relationships, I noticed the beauty of being captivated. I realized that in each conversation, the moment was intentional and there was a mutual fascination. It's truly a beautiful thing--seeing someone for the first time. And as a Christian, what a gift it is to see another as Jesus sees. It's a gift! And through this blossoming of my heart, I noticed that through it all, I am held.

I am wrapped in the arms of the one who is love. Through all of these moments, my heart is kept safe. I am held by the One who cares for it. This therefore frees me up to be open and to allow myself to be awakened.

Love has stirred me again and has rallied my heart. I am on the precipice of fulfillment and my heart is alive and awake. This then, in turn, has opened me up to receive--to accept, obtain, and to hold.

This is me. This is where I am. Ready. Secure. On the lookout. Hands open. Heart open.

Ready to receive...

...what's already been promised.

Forever hopeful.

May your heart be blessed with the same assurance this week!

Forever grateful,

Hellen