Every year the same thing happens: the number of the previous year that was so new and mysterious, wraps up and ends being fully experienced and NOT as daunting as I had imagined. Yet I see the number of the Year ahead and I’m hit with that same exciting and scary unknown feeling.
Excited because anything can happen and a little scared because ANYTHING can happen. For instance- my hope is that something new and good will come about with the hearts of our family, to love and serve God fully. My fear comes with what will God need to do to bring us to that completeness and maturity in Him.
I want it all! And I want Him to protect my heart.
What a merciful Father He has been, always gently preparing me and patiently leading me through so many rough seasons. He promised to be there and smooth the path, and He has. He has never left me to sort it out alone. He has never failed to bring good from any horrific situation (if I only waited to see). He’s shown me more of His Glory, year after year.
The LORD is my light and my salvation; Whom should I fear? The LORD is the defense of my life; Whom should I dread?… If an army encamps against me, My heart will not fear; If war arises against me, In spite of this I am confident.Psalm 27:1,3
because:
“If God is for (me), who can be against (me)?” Romans 8:31
God is for me. He is with me. Because of what Jesus did on the cross: I was determined before and called; and made righteous; and also glorified (see Bible Hub “interlinear” Romans 8:30). I am His and He is mine. Head to toe, inside and out. There is nothing to fear and everything to Hope! Happy 2022
ForGlorySake! – Anna
