UncategorizedBring it On 2013 January 1, 2013Happy New Years! I can’t believe that it is officially 2013. As I said yesterday, I can’t believe all that happened in 2012 as I look back over it. I’m so excited to build on all of those things and hopefully, see them come to life this year. It just feels good to have sort of a fresh start and know that there is a new year ahead of you that’s filled with opportunity. I saw this on Pinterest last night and it made me smile. It fully encompasses what I love about a fresh new year. I said yesterday that I was going to write a post today about all I expected to happen this year, but I’ve changed my mind. There are a few things we’re expecting like selling our house, buying a new one to redo together, expanding the shop, etc. But I had a conversation yesterday that made me rethink how I treat the New Year and really life in general. We got word yesterday that the offer we’ve been potentially waiting on fell through. We’ve said all along that God has the right buyer and we just have to wait. It was still disappointing, though. I’m so thankful for our realtor and the dear friend that she’s become. She called to tell me about the offer, which turned into an hour long conversation about God’s plan for our lives and our place in His Big Story. I was talking through our “plan” to sell our house this year and find a new one. I made a comment about being an extreme planner and she said something that really struck me. She said she used to be a planner, but over the years, that’s changed. She said that when we plan, we often become inflexible to that plan changing. That hit me right between the eyes because that’s exactly how I’ve spent much of this year. God’s shown us time and again this year that when He changes our plans, things always end up better. Yet I still can’t remember that. Our realtor, Heather, used an analogy that really hit home with me. There’s a fine line between not planning to let God lead and just doing nothing because you’re waiting on God to take control. We still have to act. We still have to move. Heather says that it’s just like driving a car. She always has her foot on the gas, rarely the brake, but she isn’t steering. She prays and lets God steer her in a direction and she just keeps her foot on the gas. I love this analogy and this is how I’m hoping we’ll live in 2013. I want to follow where He’s leading and move without following “my plan.” I know there will be some big things taking place and I can’t wait to watch them unfold. But I hope that in the midst of that we can just rest and catch the small things too. I don’t want to be so nailed down to a plan and goals that we miss some of the magic that’s a part of our everyday life together. I don’t want to always busy ourselves with the next DIY project instead of enjoying some laughter filled nights with friends. I want to take time to explore and embrace adventure. I can’t wait to share each and every big thing that happens in our life this year here on the blog. Bring it on, 2013. I’m ready to enjoy and tackle whatever you’ve got up your sleeve. But for now, I’m going to ignore the to-do list I have waiting for this afternoon. Gracie just fell asleep beside me on the couch with her sweet little head in my lap. I think I’m going to resist the urge to get up immediately and “do,” and just pet my little puppy for a bit. {images}
Melanie says January 2, 2013 at 10:48 pm What a beautiful post, Lindsay. I know it’s disappointing to have your offer fall through, but I truly believe that means God has something else better in mind for you. Here’s to a happy and blessed 20131 Reply
Melanie says January 2, 2013 at 10:49 pm Oops, my finger didn’t hit the shift key, and typed a 1 instead of a !, making the year 2013 look like 20131 – a zip code. lol Reply