New Year....New Goals

     My apologies for not blogging any sooner.  There has been many things going on that have taken a lot of my time.  This is no excuse, I should never falter from sending a message about God to others.  At the end of the year, I like to reflect on what the year has held for me.  This is great time to place in our minds the blessings that God has placed in our lives and the joy of what He can and will do for our future.

     Every Christmas, for the past several years, my mother has always written a letter to my sister and I.  Generally, the letter talks about what we have accomplished and demonstrates the grace of God.  She reminded me in my letter of the heartache that my husband and I have endured.  Experiencing the loss of a child, no matter at what stage of life, is difficult. 

    But throughout the heartache, God has richly blessed me.  He has provided with a husband that has been more than my steady rock and support.  I have amazing and uplifting co-workers that have a heart for Christ.  But more than anything, I have God's saving grace that covers me and His mercy to lift me up.

    Throughout my blogs, you may have read that I am a worrier.  Undoubtedly, I have tried to make this a profession at different stages of my life.  So when I think about the future, I stress over the unknown.  But I am reminded in Psalm 62:1-2 "I wait quietly for God, for my victory comes from him.  He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress where I will never be shaken." 

    The God who holds the world in His hands, holds your life as well.  The God who created Heaven, mankind, and the world, created you.  He knows the plans for our lives.  He is the Master of all. 

    I am challenging myself this year to many things...

        1. To surround myself with things that are uplifting (music such as KLOVE, scripture, and people).

         2. To place my worries more at God's feet.  (I once heard that you cannot worry and have faith at the same time...speaks volumes to me.)

         3. To listen to God and follow His will...not mine.

   So who is going to join me?  Who is willing to let God be the Master of your life?  I don't mean just part of your life, but ALL of your life.  Remember Psalm 37:37 while on this journey, "Look to those who are honest and good, for a wonderful future awaits those who love peace."

     Blessings to you and your family this year!