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Joshua started a new school this year. It is a small private school and we are praying he will learn much and make new friends. Allan is back to work, Jeremy is back to college and Lauren is at work. This is my first time in weeks to sit down with my new laptop and post a blog.
Unfortunately, I am being pulled in many directions at this time in my life so THE JOSHUA JOURNEY may be limited for awhile. I would love to have the leisure to write and tell you more about Joshua and all the ways he amazes me everyday. He is such a loving and insightful boy who is quickly growing into a young man.
One thing that amazes me the most is Joshua's love and acceptance for other people. He has a passion for life and people no matter who they are, where they are from or what they look like. I echo the words of Brandon Heath for God to, "give me Your eyes so I can see everything that I keep missing, give me Your love for humanity".
As I start this new year I want to be like Joshua and have that passion for others and for this world. It's so easy to walk past someone on the street you know is hurting, to drive by a homeless person holding a sign or overlook a family member who is struggling.
Another Christian artist, Matthew West, sings, "I don't want to go one more day without Your all consuming passion inside of me. So, I decided to make that my prayer for this new year, to ask God for that kind of passion, which will require time and energy from me to spend everyday in God's word and prayer. Also, time and energy to do what He tells me to do, and like Joshua, to stand for Him. Will you join us?
I look forward to spending time in fellowship and communion with the father, too. I hope Joshua loves his school and thinks it is a great place to be. Thank you for sharing your insights.
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