I carry in me:

I am a collector...

of words, thoughts, people's perspectives lessons...
songs
images
words
thoughts

...that reflect my belief in connectivity. That we're connected to a God that places value on all of us and loves us so much that we can stand in intimacy as one with Him everyday. Everyday is new.

People around me are gifts and teach me depth, bring depth into my life. I'm dependent.

My choices, determine my future. Nothing is random, and I don't regret. Time is short.

I'm terrible at structuring , and time gets lost - this is my biggest burden. So in between living life fully I need to set time to make time, and prioritise people, friends things I want to do, and time for myself.

I'm tainted and when I get self depndent (this happens, naturally) I'm learning to quieten Nicole and listen and follow another voice. He's inside of me. And I hear him if I'm still enough. I love this world because it holds hope and shouts to be redeemed. Everything on earth has redemption possibilty in it, and that keeps me here. Otherwise in moments of rest I miss my home. Home is not here. Although I can bring home here. When I stop to remember and contemplate home I see how this world, where I find myself now, needs the home I carry in my Spirit. The home I'm reacquainting and reminding my soul of. This is the hardest day task to chose the hope of light above what seems easiest, to just fall into the way of this world. When we don't get to our Father in Heaven we forget that this place called 'earth' isn't the fullness of what we are created for. Light, nature, faith and love reflected here on earth reminds me that the source of these light beacons is calling me, home.

Reconciliation of differences brings life into my body, and energy in my soul...reconciliation with God, people, bringing reconciliation to people through the good news.Good news I have felt, and experience still. Multi-culturalism reveals God's diversity and creativity. This is my biggest inspiration creatively!

I can't say no to people. Learning to be honest, rather than scared. Learning how to love people by being bare and honest.

Biggest dream, to partner and share all of my life with someone. A friend who I can't hide from. A friend who understands me, loves me and walks with me. A friend who I'll follow. A friend who will pull me out of my comfort and challenge the fear inside of me. A friend who will know. God is modelling this friendship to me. And I know that only He can fufill. But I also know God shares in my heart's desires. I trust.

I want to use my life to build bridges. To build with God, with other's a bridge that will bring Freedom, Love, Hope and Victory. Here I am Lord, use me.

white canvas

It's empty, untouched and bare white in front of my eyes. But the colour, limitless space, and picture is clear in His mind. His hands are steady and His creativity isn't boxed!

Surrendered to Him and that's enough.
Here's to 2010...