It’s Dec. 25th. Like many people, this day for me has been one full of family, friends, fun, and of course, food. My family attended their church this morning, which was very nice. We then came home and had our small family Christmas as we watched “White Christmas” and opened presents. Then, we loaded the car and headed to my Grandma Shirley and Papa’s for family Christmas with my mom’s side. It was great. My Grandmother is one of the best cooks I have ever met, and my mom’s side of the family is very fun to be around and very easy going, which suits me like a glove.
As busy as this day has been, it has also been a day full of reflection. This morning I thought of my dear friends who live in my beloved little town of Stillwater, Ok. I could scarcely compose myself in light of my love for these friends and my great desire to be with them. Though my body is present in one place, my spirit is most assuredly in two. My heart has been broken once before, but moving from these friends has broken my heart in a way that I am uncertain can ever be completely healed. I pray that the Lord will bring us back together someday soon, but I am comforted to know that time cannot shake our bond that is founded in Christ Jesus.
My thoughts have also been reflecting on the past year and the events that have unfolded to make it a most exciting and challenging time, filled with learning and growth. The Lord has taught me things that I pray will forever be apparent and will never forget. He has illustrated to me, through two amazing friends that He loves me as His Bride and His grace is sufficient for all of my needs. He has shown me that my plans will always fail, but His will for my life is secure and He is guiding and directing all of my ways. He has shown me through His Word to acknowledge Him in all my ways, and He will make my path straight. I have learned that I will always fail. I will never be good enough. My ways will never measure up. However, because of my inadequacy, my life will forever be a testament of His Grace. Every good thing that comes about in my life will be directed to Him, and His Glory will be made known.
I have come to realize that friendship and family are by far the most treasured earthly joys that the Lord has given me. Everyday I am reminded of the immense value of these precious jewels. Each person in my life has been instrumental in molding me into the person that I am, and I pray that as iron sharpens iron, together, we make each other stronger. I have learned the value of true friendship. The friendships that withstand hardships and remain strong and true are those that I value with immense fervor. I have also learned that these friendships are scarce.
The final thing that I have reflected upon as the day is ending is the sacrifice that our Lord made when He came to earth. When He stepped out of Heaven, He left the most longed for and desired place that anyone can ever imagine to come to a sin soaked land where certain death was His future. He certainly did give up everything good and perfect for the Glory of the Father. My life is certain to bring the Lord Glory, because that is why He created us all, but I pray that my life will be used to make His name Great and that I will make it an effort to bring Him Glory with each new day.
God Bless and Merry Christmas!
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A Little Bit about the Kirklands
The Lord brought my husband and I together after distantly knowing each other as teenagers. After many years of not keeping in touch, Todd contacted me in July of 2008, just 5 short months later we were married. It was definitely a work of God for things (including us) to come together so quickly.
He is my best friend and I love him dearly. He inspires me and challenges me and is always there for me. But with that said, marriage is still a rough and tumble process of going through life with someone who gets to know you so well that all the unpolished edges are revealed. We challenge each other and bring out the hidden gem chip by chip, which is the real beauty of marriage to me.
We have two incredibly handsome sons. :) Parenting has been a true blessing and joy, while there are also the trials of raising a child that are similar to those of marriage. The unpolished edges are getting revealed little by little and we are also learning through God's word and counsel how to shepherd our sweet sons.
He is my best friend and I love him dearly. He inspires me and challenges me and is always there for me. But with that said, marriage is still a rough and tumble process of going through life with someone who gets to know you so well that all the unpolished edges are revealed. We challenge each other and bring out the hidden gem chip by chip, which is the real beauty of marriage to me.
We have two incredibly handsome sons. :) Parenting has been a true blessing and joy, while there are also the trials of raising a child that are similar to those of marriage. The unpolished edges are getting revealed little by little and we are also learning through God's word and counsel how to shepherd our sweet sons.
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