AN END THAT PRESENTS THE OPPORTUNITY FOR A NEW BEGINNING AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR
As one gets older, TIME becomes more and more precious. The life one has lived and all the relationships, experiences, events, and memories seem to rush in and almost overwhelm one’s emotions. Life can be so Complex and Confusing, but also at times absolutely Joyful in it’s Simplicity and Meaning. As every year comes to an end, we contemplate all the good, the bad, the victories, the challenges….but realize that one year’s end leads into the opportunity and promise of A New Year ! A Fresh Start ! Challenges always love to cling to us, but somehow it’s nice to take a deep breath and Look Forward to A New Beginning. For me personally, I am especially grateful for my Faith and Belief in Jesus Christ as my Savior, Lord, and King ! As a SAVIOR, He has taken away my death sentence as a sinner, and cleansed me completely to be in Relationship with The Father God. His Lordship over my life has moved me to put my Trust In Him, and surrender my will to His Will For Me. For most of us, the gift of salvation is far easier to accept than giving up our self control over our lives and decisions. Learning to ABIDE IN JESUS is where one must wrestle and strive to mature and see True Grace and Mercy for what they are. My life is imperfect, I am imperfect…but in Christ, I Am Moving Toward Perfection. Not there, but Striving To Be ! The most beautiful thing to contemplate is when I am standing in God’s Kingdom as a son of the Most High. Then, True Life Will Be Complete:) Despite all that life and the world throws at us, the end of each year brings the hope and promise of the Unknown Adventure and Promise ahead.
WHEN YOU PASS THROUGH THE WATERS, I WILL BE WITH YOU, AND THE RIVERS WILL NOT OVERWHELM YOU. WHEN YOU WALK THROUGH THE FIRE, YOU WILL NOT BE SCORCHED, AND THE FLAME WILL NOT BURN YOU. “FOR I AM THE LORD YOUR GOD, THE HOLY ONE OF ISRAEL, AND YOUR SAVIOR. Isaiah 43:2
I WILL INSTRUCT YOU, AND SHOW YOU THE WAY TO GO; WITH MY EYE ON YOU, I WILL GIVE COUNSEL. Psalm 32:8
MY SHEEP HEAR MY VOICE, I KNOW THEM AND THEY FOLLOW ME. I GIVE THEM ETERNAL LIFE, AND THEY WILL NEVER PERISH. NO ONE WILL SNATCH THEM OUT OF MY HAND. John 10:27-28
There is So Much PROMISE in the scriptures above ! The end of a year has so many parts to slice and dice and contemplate, let alone wondering about What Comes Next ? We should be SO JOYOUS THAT JESUS PROMISES TO BE WITH US EVERY STEP OF THE WAY ! HE speaks to us. HE protects us. HE guides us. HE promises us. HE instructs us. HE gives us counsel. CAN WE OPEN OUR EYES AND SEE HIM ? CAN WE OPEN OUR EARS AND HEAR HIM ? CAN WE OPEN OUR HEARTS AND LIVES TO TRUST HIM AND INVITE HIM IN ? That is our TRUE CHALLENGE ! It is often so easy to get caught up in ourselves that we forget HE is right beside us always. IF you don’t know Him, or perhaps have rejected Him as the world tells you to do, I boldly ask you to Reconsider Your Choice. The world may be great at giving you advice and possibilities, but will the world be there for you when you are struggling; alone, lonely, hurting, and lost and unsure ? NO…the world is big on words and oh so weak on Actions. AND GOD ? IS DYING ON A CROSS IN OUR PLACE ENOUGH OF AN ACTION TO OPEN YOUR HEART TO HIM ? HIS DEATH OPENED UP THE TOTAL OPPORTUNITY FOR A NEW BEGINNING FOR ALL OF MANKIND :) HE IS KNOCKING. WILL YOU GRAB A NEW BEGINNING ?
BEHOLD, I STAND AT THE DOOR AND KNOCK. IF ANYONE HEARS MY VOICE AND OPENS THE DOOR, I WILL COME IN AND DINE WITH HIM, AND HE WITH ME. Revelation 3:20
As the year comes to an end, I am SO GRATEFUL THAT JESUS HAS ME ! HE has blessed me in so many ways. Family, Friends, Opportunities, and a Love For Me that only He could make so clear in My Heart. I am SO GRATEFUL THAT MY FUTURE IS WITH HIM. LIFE ETERNAL. My daily struggles will help me dig deep for endurance. My anxious moments will subside in His Presence. Take the time to look at your year ahead and plan your Time and Actions to build your relationship with Jesus. Read God’s Word With Purpose And Depth. Serve Others in a Concrete and Meaningful Way. Share your earnings into Ministries and Missions that glorigy God and His Kingdom. Be a voice of Encouragement to someone. Open your arms and heart in Hospitality. SHARE THE GOSPEL BOLDLY AND IN LOVE ! PRAY in a fervent and faithful manner. JESUS CHRIST “IS” our New Beginning:) May 2025 bring you rest, peace, and GODS HOLY PRESENCE IN YOUR LIFE !
SHALOM/PEACE/JOY/JAA
BY THIS THE LOVE OF GOD WAS MANIFESTED IN US, THAT GOD HAS SENT HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON INTO THE WORLD THAT WE MIGHT LIVE THROUGH HIM. 1 John 4:9
AND TO KNOW THE LOVE OF CHRIST WHICH SURPASSES KNOWLEDGE, THAT YOU MAY BE FILLED UP TO ALL THE FULLNESS OF CHRIST. Ephesians 3:19
NOR HEIGHT, NOR DEPTH, NOR ANY OTHER CREATED THING WILL BE ABLE TO SEPARATE US FROM THE LOVE OF GOD, WHICH IS CHRIST JESUS OUR LORD. Romans 8:39
Thanks to all who read my blog. I hope that from my writing YOU will ask JESUS to give YOU a new beginning as your Savior, Lord, and King. HAPPY NEW YEAR AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND THOSE YOU LOVE ALWAYS.