A new year brings with it the opportunity to reflect on the year past
and to anticipate the upcoming new year.
It brings both relief and eagerness, sadness and fear-based hesitation.
The journey through 2009 is one that God wants to take with you.
And, with Him by your side, you can embark on your travel with confidence,
knowing that He already sees all that is ahead.
His provisions for the journey have been thoughtfully packed.
Since He sees this next year as part of the panoramic whole,
and yet is also detail-oriented,
He has forgotten nothing that you will need.
Let's see...I'm praying you will find these things a part of your journey this year:
Adventure ~ roads you've not traveled before,
Beauty ~ nature has a way of recreating lovely pictures,
a growing Confidence ~ in God and His ways,
Discoveries of God's faithfulness ~ tailor-made for you situation
(though you may not always see how it is being delivered in the present),
Encouragement ~ during the inevitable times of discouragement and struggle,
Freedom from the chains of sin ~ there for the claiming,
Grace ~ provided for all that you encounter,
His Helping hand ~ within reach at all times,
Interruptions ~ that God can use to show you how to stay focused on His agenda,
Joy ~ a deep-seated awareness that the All-Sufficient One is by your side,
Knowledge ~ He teaches a receptive student in many ways,
Light ~ enough for each day's travel,
Manna ~ unique and unanticipated ways of His provision,
Nothing ~ that will catch Him off-guard,
Opportunities to influence those in your world ~ in positive or negative ways,
His Presence ~ 24/7,
Quality time ~ with the Master of the universe and those you love,
Rest for weariness ~ provided both daily and weekly, with sleep and Sabbath,
Strength ~ increased as you stay yoked with Jesus,
Truth ~ learned from the One who is Truth,
greater Understanding ~ of God, self and others,
a Variety of emotions to be experienced ~ they add dimension to life,
Walking companions ~ family, friends, and neighbors,
eXercise ~ for the body, mind, and spirit,
Your responsibilities ~ to keep you involved with others,
Zig-zags ~ the best route is not always the shortest one
so stay close to the One sees the goalpost and can provide direction!
Live fully throughout the new year!
Twila Charles Leichty
January 1, 2009
and to anticipate the upcoming new year.
It brings both relief and eagerness, sadness and fear-based hesitation.
The journey through 2009 is one that God wants to take with you.
And, with Him by your side, you can embark on your travel with confidence,
knowing that He already sees all that is ahead.
His provisions for the journey have been thoughtfully packed.
Since He sees this next year as part of the panoramic whole,
and yet is also detail-oriented,
He has forgotten nothing that you will need.
Let's see...I'm praying you will find these things a part of your journey this year:
Adventure ~ roads you've not traveled before,
Beauty ~ nature has a way of recreating lovely pictures,
a growing Confidence ~ in God and His ways,
Discoveries of God's faithfulness ~ tailor-made for you situation
(though you may not always see how it is being delivered in the present),
Encouragement ~ during the inevitable times of discouragement and struggle,
Freedom from the chains of sin ~ there for the claiming,
Grace ~ provided for all that you encounter,
His Helping hand ~ within reach at all times,
Interruptions ~ that God can use to show you how to stay focused on His agenda,
Joy ~ a deep-seated awareness that the All-Sufficient One is by your side,
Knowledge ~ He teaches a receptive student in many ways,
Light ~ enough for each day's travel,
Manna ~ unique and unanticipated ways of His provision,
Nothing ~ that will catch Him off-guard,
Opportunities to influence those in your world ~ in positive or negative ways,
His Presence ~ 24/7,
Quality time ~ with the Master of the universe and those you love,
Rest for weariness ~ provided both daily and weekly, with sleep and Sabbath,
Strength ~ increased as you stay yoked with Jesus,
Truth ~ learned from the One who is Truth,
greater Understanding ~ of God, self and others,
a Variety of emotions to be experienced ~ they add dimension to life,
Walking companions ~ family, friends, and neighbors,
eXercise ~ for the body, mind, and spirit,
Your responsibilities ~ to keep you involved with others,
Zig-zags ~ the best route is not always the shortest one
so stay close to the One sees the goalpost and can provide direction!
Live fully throughout the new year!
Twila Charles Leichty
January 1, 2009
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