We decided this year that we would spend Christmas Eve at Natadola and that would be a tradition for us. I am so happy we went. It was the perfect day at the beach and we had an awesome time. The water was calm so I went out for a float. As I floated there in the near silence of the day I was swept away by the peace of it. As long as I floated in the water with my eyes closed I was lulled into a silent place of meditation and prayer. I waited on the Lord. He kept sending me "peace" as His message. I realized that as I floated there and trusted God it was a lot like the way our lives go when we surrender and trust HIm. As long as my eyes were closed and I was relaxing in Him allowing my thoughts to rest on Him and trusting Him to direct the currents I had complete peace. It was only when I opened my eyes and lifted my head did my body sink and the noise of the world interrupt. It was beautiful really. I spent that time in quiet reflection talking to God and telling that I desire to spend this next year with His peace as I trust Him to carry me down His path on His current. I want Gods plan, Gods will, Gods way. Right then and there as I floated in peace God reminded me that my sins have been washed away, that I am brand new in Him. In that silent moment between me and God I offered up my prayers of repentance and asked God to baptize me and set me on His path for the year to come. As I sunk below the water and then rose again I felt so much peace. I am so thankful for Fiji, for our Christmas memories for years to come and the adventures and plans that God has for my family!
I pray that all of my friends will experience Gods love in an even deeper way in 2016. I pray that I will serve God in an even greater way in 2016. I pray that God will strengthen my family in every way in 2016.
GOD IS SO GOOD!
Merry CHRISTmas and a prosperous New Year!