naomidamschen - Standing grateful

I sat down tonight to write a quick "Happy New Year!" update and as I began to think about the past year, as well as the upcoming year, I was reminded of line from a Watermark song . . .

We stand grateful for all that has been left behind and all that goes before us.

This past year has been jam-packed with battles, challenges, victories, hurts, joys, and growth. I am truly grateful for all that has been left behind in 2008 and I am grateful for what lies ahead in 2009. I am amazed and so thankful that the Lord has all things connected and that He is our Healer. The song says it best (click on the title to listen) . . .

Mended

You repair all that we have torn apart and

You unveil a new beginning in our hearts and

We stand grateful for all that has been left behind and

All that goes before us

You've got all things suspended

All things connected

Nothing was forgotten

'Cause Your love is perfect

You are our Healer

And You know what's broken

And we're not a mystery to You

We will dance 'cause You restore the wasted years and

You will sing over all our coming fears and

We'll stand grateful for all that has been left behind and all that goes before us

You've got all things suspended
All things connected

Nothing was forgotten

'Cause Your love is perfect

You are our Healer

And You know what's broken

And we're not a mystery to You

Lord, You mend the breech

And You break every fetter

You give us Your best, but what we thought was better

And You are to be praised