Loving BIG

There are many things that I think of when it comes to 2018.  There have been many changes, many things to celebrate and many heartbreaks.  There have been personal accomplishments at work and at home, and I have loved watching my kids grow.  When I think back over the past 12 months, and I think about my family and friends - words cannot even express the love and gratitude I have for each of them! As I have been watching social media this week, and seeing what word to choose for 2019 - this got me thinking...what would my word be?  Well - my word is BIG. The definition of the word big is 1) considerable size, extent or intensity and 2) of considerable importance or seriousness. Why is my word BIG...well, let me tell you.  


1. We have a BIG God. When I think about all of the things in life that we go through, there are some things that are simply unexplainable.  We may lose loved ones, we may have a crisis with our health, or we may have issues with our kids and loved ones.  When things happen...we may question Him and wonder why - but we may be asking the wrong questions.  Even in times of trial, we need to ask what God is trying to show us. Regardless, of what we go through - we come out on top, God has our back.  Why? Because we have a BIG God. In Psalm 147:3-6 we are told:


 "3  He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. 4  He determines the number of the stars; he gives to all of them their names. 5  sGreat is our Lord, and abundant in power; his understanding is beyond measure. 6  The Lord lifts up the humble; he casts the wicked to the ground."

2. When you love someone - you should love BIG. How many relationships do you go into not giving your all because you don't want to be hurt? Well, if you enter every relationship/friendship scared that you will be hurt - think about what you may be missing out on. Whether it is a friendship, a relationship with a family member or friend that needs to be mended or with a significant other - you should always love BIG...even if it means you may get hurt along the way. What would happen if you went into every relationship loving the other person the best way you know how?  Not only should we love each other big...we should love our God big. In Luke 10:27, we are told:

"Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself."

So, going into 2019... I am going to love my God and my people BIG!

Happy New Year y'all!