It has been a year unlike any I have ever experienced in my life. Sometimes, because of our choice or decisions made there are circumstances that change or alter the course or direction for our lives.Cognitive views of learning other times it is god who has appointed and chosen one for us by allowing things to happen that require us to set out on a new path. We might wonder what he had in mind or wanted to accomplish in it.Cognitive views of learning but we can only appreciate it if we realize he is teaching us to grow and learn how to trust him. It was that way with me this last year, although it was difficult and challenging.Cognitive views of learning

I have so often thought and wondered what it must have been like for mary, the mother of jesus as she tried to understand or comprehend why she in her tender teenage years was chosen to be the one god used to carry and deliver his gift to the world.Cognitive views of learning what a tremendous challenge it must have been for her as maybe she thought or wondered if she was worthy or ready for it. Maybe she went through a time of doubt or unbelief while hoping people, family and friends would see and understand that she was not a woman to be shamed, stoned or ostracized, pregnant with a child before her espoused marriage to joseph, but instead god’s chosen vessel by appointment to deliver the savior, king and redeemer to a lost and sinful world.Cognitive views of learning scripture tells us there was great joy and jubilation at the birth of jesus as angels heralded his birth before men. (luke 2:9-18). But not all were rejoicing in his birth as king herod sought him out to kill him. (matthew 2:1-16).Cognitive views of learning at that time of celebration and jubilation she had no knowledge or thought that one day she would weep for jesus’s suffering too, as once again he would be sought out and killed.Cognitive views of learning yet, he went willingly to the cross for all. (luke, chapters 22 & 23).

We cannot fully appreciate and comprehend the miraculous birth of jesus, born to a virgin or his death and resurrection until we fully appreciate the new and miraculous rebirth in our own lives.Cognitive views of learning the rebirth of our soul is only dependent on this one thing; that we believe in jesus, the son of god who came to forgive us our sin and trespasses and offer us hope and a new life.Cognitive views of learning john 3:16&17. I cannot imagine what my life would be like if not knowing my savior during this difficult year. It is what held me up, what lifted me during my down times, what buoyed me when I felt I was being pushed under with the strain and stress.Cognitive views of learning

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all my faithful blogging friends and readers who have visited my blog through the last year, and for all the kind comments, feedback, thoughts and prayers as I went through a difficult period of my life with a divorce and relocation, as I set out on a new path of my own.Cognitive views of learning we cannot know what our tomorrows bring, but we can grow through them, and learn to trust god as we move forward.

As I think back on this last year and what I have gone through with the challenges god put in my path there were times when I didn’t know if I could get through it.Cognitive views of learning but, as time went on I realized it was the prayers and support of friends that cared when sometimes I didn’t know what to do because of the pain, bitterness and unforgiveness I carried in my heart.Cognitive views of learning but, god calls us to have a forgiving and understanding heart and pray for the one who has hurt us. In colossians 3:13 it says, “bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another.Cognitive views of learning forgive as the lord forgave you.” luke 6: 28 “bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.”

I am so thankful for what I have learned through this last year as I went through a painful divorce.Cognitive views of learning it has made me grow spiritually. This is the season of thanksgiving as we enter into a time of celebration of the birth of god’s son, and give thanks for what we have, and this is what I am most thankful for.Cognitive views of learning life is full of lessons in our journey and there is much we can learn and reflect back on. It can change us in ways that make us a better person.Cognitive views of learning I believe it has done that for me. I want to wish everyone a happy thanksgiving. God bless you and yours.