Anticipation

Though we were too lazy to incorporate a theme into the following pictures, anticipation was something we've experienced quite a bit this past year and will continue to experience in the coming year. We anticipate Rebekah finishing her degree in May 2009, so she spent a lot of time applying for jobs and interviewing this Fall (a process which will continue into January and February at least). We anticipate moving next summer when she does finish, and we anticipate God's guidance in the entire process.

During this season of Advent, as we anticipate the celebration of the birth of our Savior, we rest in God's great promise that He knows the plans He has for us as we seek Him in our lives. As we anticipate the challenges of the coming year, we glory in the mystery of the incarnation, of God come into our messy world as a human to draw us into relationship with Himself.

"The people walking in darkness
have seen a great light;
on those living in the land of the shadow of death
a light has dawned....
For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given,
and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." --Isaiah 9:2, 6