Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

This is a post that can only happen but once a year. SO, MERRY CHRISTMAS! Since it is basically like a year end event, I just want to say that I'm so thankful for this past year. There has been so many blessings in the last 12 months; but of all the gifts in the world, I am most thankful for Jesus! I am so grateful that He came to save me from my sin and bring me a joy that is different than anything the world has to offer. Praise His name! For some reason, I am reminded yet again of the title of my blog. . . "the sanctifying pursuit of God." This short phrase really describes much of my life. I am in a pursuit of God; yet, I have not attained the prize nor perfection. Therefore, I guess one of my new year's resolutions is to pursue God this year more than any other thing. I desire that all else be as rubbish except for the surpassing joy of knowing Christ and making him known. I want to pursue Christ this next year more passionately and boldly than I ever have before . . . I know that this is possible because he first pursued me. AMEN! Thank you Lord Jesus and please return soon!