So it's New Year's Eve. The Eve of the New Year. Hmm....my first thought is "so what?". When I look back on 2017, my first thought is of all the unexpected trials. But as I'm about to get dressed for this huge pity party, the word "Remember" resounds in the background. Remember the blessings through it all. Remember all the acts of kindness shown towards me. Remember the unexpected financial gifts. Remember all of the things that "didn't" happen. And so....the pity party must be cancelled and the time remembering brings a spirit of thanksgiving. Looking forward does not mean that all of a sudden everything is going to be great. Contrary to what many preach and others believe, that is not His promise. But He has promised to "never leave us nor forsake us" and this I know to be true. So through it all, I can honestly say, I've never been forsaken. Ever in His presence. Always in His care. So I look to 2018 with great expectation. "But as for me, I will watch expectantly for the Lord. I will wait for the God of my salvation. My God will hear me." (Micah 7:7).
Happy Sunday Saints!