The Start of a New Year

Well, I am turning 40 this month. To some it is a big deal, not so much to me. I have everything I want. I have had a full life so far. I have a great husband , six healthy children, a beautiful home, a small photography business and we started our own church in April. This last year has had a lot of hardships. It is so hard to be the one who tries to make everyone happy and keep us all together. It seems life just gets harder and harder. I try to trust the Lord and give Him my burdens but it is so hard not to get caught up in them and many times it is hard to even get out of bed to face yet another day and another trial. One of my greatest joys in my life is singing with my children for the Lord. I hope the Lord allows me to continue to sing for Him. I want to serve him till the end of my life. I want to be an even stronger Christian this year. I have to be strong to fight for my kids, to protect them from the world which is getting harder everyday. It is a constant battle and I get so tired sometimes but If I can save at least one from a life of regret and heartache it will be worth it in the end. I have tried to be a good christian, a good wife, mother, daughter and sister, and I know I have failed in many ways and for that I am sorry. I can only handle and do so much and many times I feel that no matter what I do it is not good enough, but believe me I try. I get tired of all the cares of this world but am determined to do better this year. I want a victorious christian life! I know that takes work so please pray for me that I will be strong and be able to bear what this year may have in store for me and my family. That's all for now, have a great 2010!