This is the day the Lord has made, rejoice in it and be glad.

January 16, 2021

The start of every New Year, I vow (a resolution, if you will) to do a better job at keeping up with devotions, time spent with God. And every year I procrastinate and fall behind. A New Year’s Resolution generally goes in one year and out the other!  And, I am living proof of that.  Here it is 16 days into the New Year and I still haven’t developed a routine where I devote my time and energies to God.  So I am now jump-starting. (It’s going to be a long afternoon.) Looking back at what I missed.

New Year’s Day – Friday, January 1 scripture of the day “Psalm 139:16

“Your eyes saw my unformed body, all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them come to be.”

 Like many, I constantly complain about my body, and yet, God knew me before I was even born. I need to lose weight…I don’t like the way I look…my hair isn’t right…etc. I am reminded that God created me in His image and He loves me just the way I am.  And sometimes, I find myself, especially considering the troubled times we live in, worrying about my life…what’s going to happen tomorrow.  God clearly reminds me in the above verse he has ordained my days. No matter what difficulties we face, He is in control. He knows what tomorrow will bring; it’s not mine to worry about. 

January 2 – “See, I am doing a new thing! I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” Isaiah 43:19

Worldwide Covid Cases 92,209,270  1,996,725 deaths, rioting at the capitol.

2020 was a tough year; 2021 isn't starting out on a positive note.  It certainly doesn't look as if He is making a new way. We as a nation and individually are looking for something new in 2021. A new stream in a dry desert.  The Bible says that Jesus makes all things new and one thing I do know, His resolutions never fail.  This New Year I resolve to draw near to Jesus and the newness he offers.  I can’t wait to see what God has in store for 2021.  It's got to better than 2020, right?

By not drawing close to God in these troubled times, we miss out on rejoicing in each new day, and reminding ourselves that the joy of the Lord is my strength, and my refuge -- a very present help in times of trouble. 

Out of the mouths of babes: "Grandma, why can't we just love one another then there would be peace in the world." Amen.  Need I say more.  Until next time.

 



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