Stepping into the New!

Hello all! I hope your Holidays have been pleasant and full of great times with family and friends. In a few short hours God-willing we will enter in a new year. By the grace of God, with a new year comes a blank slate and the opportunity to do things differently and produce more fruitful outcomes. How exciting it is to close one chapter and enter a new one with filled with infinite possibilities. Today I spent my day cleaning out the old to prepare for the new things already un-folding and awaiting in the new year. I was so thankful to have this time. My ipod was going with some of my favorites, and I began to think about the past year and God's perfect faithfulness.  As I cleaned and reflected, I also began to list on paper all the gifts God as given me in 2010. There were relationships that were mended and reconciled. I was encouraged when I felt like I could not proceed and finish programs and goals that I started.  Most importantly, what I realized today is that our steps are ordered.  All the events of this past year are not in vain, instead they are the stepping blocks to future accomplishments.  If you have few moments of quiet time consider reflecting on the gifts and blessings of 2010. As you step into the new year, remember that your steps have been ordered and ordained.  I wish you all health, happiness and love in 2011! "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope"~ Jeremiah  29:11

On Forgiveness

As the new year is quickly approaching there are certainly grudges that I am hoping to bury in 2010.  First of all my experiences tell me that grudges and resentful feelings are not healthy. It's not Christ like, and as we get older this behavior seems increasingly childlike. As my years grow in number I realize that that in-fact this behavior is poisonous and deadly to my soul. I am not without sin, so I should not throw the first stone. Who am I to judge anyone because I myself am not perfect. I stumble, I fall, I make mistakes, and apologize like every other human creature on earth. There have been instances where I have hurt friends and loved ones with my words and actions. I am thankful for conviction, because even when these things happen something within me tells me to make amends and apologize to the person I have wronged. Apologizing and admitting your mistakes I have found to be the most therapeutic activity of them all. It is the greatest medicine to cure a prideful ( sinful) ego. Furthermore, it helps me to forgive others that have wronged me, and even those who don't or will never apologize. I just remember that I want be forgiven. This requires me to treat each others the way I want to be treated. It requires me to stop gossiping about others. Most importantly, it requires me to be like Christ and love even my enemies.The scripture plainly states Matthew 6:14 "For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you."  On judgement day when we see Christ in is full glory I want us ALL to be forgiven. Here is my public apology to anyone I have wronged in 2010 or before. Please accept a sincere apology. If after reading this entry, you need further resolution please email me at kerinfallin@gmail.com. I  have made blunders to say the least, but I guess Michael Vick and his BREAKOUT season are living proof that anyone can make a comeback.  I also want to make the public confession that Godwilling I will not be taking any grudges and resentment into the new year. The power of life and death is in the tongue!  Thats it for today folks!

Whats in A Title

For those of you wondering about the title of my blog, I thought I would take some time to elaborate on the concept. I named the blog "Seasons of Faithfulness" after remembering the scripture in Ecclesiastes.


To everything there is a season,

and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

A time to be born, and a time to die;
a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;

A time to kill, and a time to heal;
a time to break down, and a time to build up;

A time to weep, and a time to laugh;
a time to mourn, and a time to dance;

A time to cast away stones,
and a time to gather stones together;
a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;

A time to get, and a time to lose;
a time to keep, and a time to cast away;

A time to rend, and a time to sew;
a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;

A time to love, and a time to hate;
a time of war, and a time of peace.

Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

 My primary season of joy in 2010 came from understanding. Before this year I would read my bible not truly comprehending the words and concepts. By the grace of God and through the holy spirit the words and scriptures came to life, and I began to understand why they were written. They were written to encourage and help us during our seasons. Our seasons of joy and sorrow. They were written to give us a practical tool to lead abundant lives. Though we often stumble and fall through the seasons and motions of life, these scriptures  especially in the new testament give us the hope and promise of forgiveness through our lord and savior Jesus Christ. This year I began to see the promise of Christ in real life. I began to understand what it means to love and forgive and let go while God moves. Learning to forgive and to let go are still concepts that I struggle to apply everyday. I will not pretend that this all happened overnight. My pocket bible became the ultimate accessory, as I would travel and read at any available moment of idle time.  My blog is entitled "Seasons of Faithfulness" because throughout this season God was, and continues to be completely faithful. Sometimes I am not as faithful as I should be when it comes to the application of this knowledge and understanding, but yet and still God is forever faithful.  Every question I had he answered.  To anyone searching for understanding " Seek and you shall find. Knock and the door will be opened to you"~ Matthew 7:7

The Year In Close

This blog thing is new to me but it is one of my goals for the new year! I invite you to journey along with me in 2011, as I face new opportunities on my way to God's ultimate purpose and plan for my life. If he moved in 2010, I am certain he will do the same in 2011. I am hopeful that my entries will provide help and encouragement to others walking in similar paths trying to follow Christ and his will for our lives.  With that said, I hope you enjoy and are ready for all God has in store!

As 2010 closes, I sit at my desk contemplating the year in review. I ponder on these last 12 months and how they have truly been life altering. Twelve months ago this time I had my Granny who was battling lung cancer. Although she was very sick she still managed to guster up some Christmas spirit. This year she rests, and is free from cancer in her eternal dwelling. I am sooooooooooo happy for her. She lives on and I feel her each morning when I glance from my bed at her picture resting on my dresser. I feel her presence and though I can not communicate with her directly, she is still a big force shaping my life and dreams. As I think about her last 12 months on earth I thank God that he gave us closure and time to spend together before she passed. He brought me home after graduation from my Masters program in May to be with her. To spend one last summer at Granny's! I challenge anyone who is still fortunate enough to have their grandparents in their lives to love them, and let them know they are appreciated. Do not let 2010 end without saying a a hearty love you to those dear to you.  Don't just love those in your immediate circle, but take the time to show kindness and love to a stranger. ~" Love Never Fails"1 Corinthians  13:8