Happy New Year!
My parents, my family and my sisters and their families were
all together for the new year (see attached picture). We were reflecting on this past difficult year,
while remembering God was with us through each difficulty. He didn’t remove or
prevent several of the difficulties, but He was with us through them (and
continues to be with us). He heard each of our prayers and provided direction.
We each went around and shared our biggest challenge or
difficulty from the past year and our greatest joy. Later, we also talked about
plans and goals for the coming year. We were encouraged knowing God has given
us clear direction in numerous big and small decisions in the past. Then, as I
re-read and meditated on Psalm 34 yesterday, I was further encouraged!
Psalm 34:15-18 The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous,
and his ears are attentive to their cry;
16 but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil,
to blot out their name from the earth.
16 but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil,
to blot out their name from the earth.
17 The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them;
he delivers them from all their troubles.
18 The Lord is close to the brokenhearted
and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
he delivers them from all their troubles.
18 The Lord is close to the brokenhearted
and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
The Lord is always available, always hears,
always sees, always desires to give direction and is always ready to comfort
us. We can cry out to Him with our fears, frustrations, and for our future.
Let’s continue to reflect on His faithful provisions in the past. Then, we can
confidently seek Him first and foremost this new year for His plans for each
one of us!
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