Well, I sit here in the warmth of my home and family, and just ponder the new year ahead. There is just something about the closer of one thing and the newness of another- just as chapters in a good book. However, for many of us, this isn't a good book, but our life. For many, the chapter of 2012 did not go as expected and they are longing for a new, fresh start. For some, 2012 was an incredible year of milestones and blessings. Most of us probably fall somewhere in the middle- with a mix of moments both high and low- so entangled and intertwined that it is hard to separate them.
The thought that hit me this morning is that no matter how we reflect on this past year, we can lay it all at the foot of the cross. Was this year incredibly difficult? Lay it at the foot of the cross. Was this year an incredible gift to you? Lay it at the foot of the cross. The Father is willing to take it all- whether good or bad- and it is a blessing to Him. Why? Because it shows that we trust Him. If we trust Him with our hurts, tears, joys and gifts then He can grow us, mold us, and our reflection changes into His perspective. Shouldn't that be our heart anyway? To see all of life from the perspective of the Father?
Today, take a moment to reflect on all that has been and all that you hope will be.... then, lay it all at His feet. You will feel such peace, comfort, and joy knowing that He will work it all out for your good and benefit. Blessings, my friend, blessings!
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