New Year

Good Morning. Well, it's the saying we're all hearing now, "It's a new year, now what?"

I've been giving this a lot of thought. I have thought about all the things that I had to bring over into this new year from last year. I've thought about new things I wish would happen this year. I've thought about things I hope WON'T happen this year (lol). But, then I realize that the year is comprised of all of these things. It wouldn't be a year or day or month without them. So, I'm learning to change my thinking about my circumstances. I do ask God to give me strength to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference. I am looking forward to growing more this year.

Change is good and growth is better, at least for me. I don't want to keep repeating the same mistakes; I want to learn from my mistakes and grow thereby. This means there are some resources I will need. I used to think I could make it on my own, that I knew what all I needed to do but I have found that to NOT be true. So, I am making my way to and through those helpful resources.

The first and main resourse is the Bible. Now, that's where I can get the BEST instruction of all. That's where I can be reassured. That's where I can get the courage I really need to go a step further, and another step and another step. This is the place I know I can go and the advice is not built on human assumption. This is the real place to go to for my help. After that, prayer is the next step. It won't be enough for me to read and study the Bible without praying over what I read and studied and asking for wisdom in applying what I read. I know I need help every step of the way through lifes journeys. Then, I'm able to consult some persons who have other wisdom that has been presented to me.

In my Sunday School Class a few weeks ago, the teacher made this statement, "Pick a book, any book." At first, I didn't know what he was talking about but he clarified it by saying, "Pick any book in the Bible and make it your favorite book because this is where you can go and always find help, comfort, instruction, etc., to fit your situation." So, I'm studying Ephesians. I've also picked favorite scriptures. They are Psalm 100 and Psalm 103. These will be my daily scriptures. Of course, all the books in the Bible offer whatever we need to get through this life so Ephesians might become one of my favorite books.

As I sit in my office and type this, I am so longing to study and pray over this business God has blessed me to operate. I do not claim this as my own but His and I'm the vessel He's using to bless others. So, it's time for me to close this session and read and pray so I can get my encouragement for this day. He's already blessed me with life, health and strength and shown favor in a situation. I do know that I still need Him in all my life so I need to go to the throne.

I pray you have a God-blessed day.