2013

I'm not very good at keeping up with this blog when we're not traveling places with fun pictures to post....

However, I would like to change that.  (I would also like to get Casey to write a blog since this is Traveling Croys and not Croy.  In his defense, I do ask him to read each blog and approve of its content.)

Confession: I'm guilty of looking for the big moments in life--the trips, the milestones, special days and holidays.  

Reality:  Looking at the big moments is not evil, but having tunnel vision does obscure seeing the little things everyday that God has for me.  "And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him."  Colossians 3:17

Confession:  As 2013 began, I had mixed feelings about the uncertainty of this year.  

Reality:  God already knows this year of my life and is guiding my steps.   "The heart of man plans his way; but the Lord establishes his steps."  Proverbs 16:9

Last day of 2012 sunset

We have beautiful sunsets where we live although the pictures I try to capture just do not do them justice.  I have always loved sunsets and I have been privileged to see many gorgeous ones on several different continents.  I am fascinated by how God paints the sky differently each day--sometimes with wispy clouds and rich colors, other times with pristine clearness.  Some days we do not see the sun set at all, but it still does.  It's an amazing reminder to me of God's glory, His majesty, and His provision for us.  He causes the sun to rise and set each day.  For this alone we should be grateful but He has lavished an abundance of blessings on us as His children!

"From the rising of the sun to its setting, the name of the Lord is to be praised!"  Psalm 113:3

My hope is that 2013 will be filled with little and big things that reflect His glory and for the opportunity to make His glory known to those who do not know Him...