How gracious God is in not letting us see all that a new year might hold for us. Instead, He teaches us to trust Him one trial or blessing at a time.
I would have been overwhelmed if God had shown me ahead of time how 2011 would unfold. I wouldn't have been able to enjoy the daily gifts He poured out on me for fear of what was around the corner. I wouldn't have understood the perfection of God's timing and provision in all things. I wouldn't have learned even more to walk by faith and not by sight.
Some of us will know great joy in 2012. Some of us will know the deepest sorrow ever. Some of us might know both. Whatever trials or blessings God gives us, may we all know more of our Savior, and may we both suffer and rejoice for His glory.
"Let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us — looking unto Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith!" Hebrews 12:1-2. Look only, look always, look intently, to Jesus; run looking, work looking, fight looking, suffer looking, live looking, and die looking — to Jesus, who is at God's right hand in glory. Oh, look, look, look to Jesus!
~James Smith, A New Year's Motto
Happy New Year!
With love,
Trisha
Amen.
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Thank God for His providential timing over our lives. I'm glad to let Him chose for me according to His purpose.
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happy new year my dear sweet friend! how thankful i am to know you and call you my sister! wishing you and your precious family a very blessed new year! all my love!
ReplyDeleteAll sooo true. Amen to it all. Happy New Year Trisha, may the Lord richly bless you in the coming year! HUGS
ReplyDeleteI'm with Ma..."Amen!" I have watched in as God gave you the grace to understand His "timing and provision in all things." And through it all, I am more and more glad that in 2011, I was able to "meet" you.
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What a beautiful and encouraging post my friend! Yes, indeed....LOOK to our Precious Saviour...HE alone is Worthy! Thank you for always pointing our eyes to HIM!
ReplyDeleteAnd...Happiest of New Years to you! May the LORD bless you all in the coming year with HIS guidance and peace...HE is Faithful!
Much Love,
Camille
"Whatever trials or blessings God gives us, may we all know more of our Savior, and may we both suffer and rejoice for His glory"
ReplyDeleteGood and true words, my sweet friend, God bless you in this new year.
Happy New Year to you and yours.
Sending Love and Well Wishes,
Jojo
I'm so thankful that we don't have a crystal ball. I much prefer one day at a time, keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus.
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Agreed!
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Amen. I know we have endured much this year that I could have never done had I known ahead of time because the grace I needed to get through it at that time would not have been there. I know me too and I would have tried to change it which would not have been God's plan for me and the others involved which would have made the blessings and growing that came with them to have been changed and not His perfect plan for my life. So thankful that He never leaves us, walks through it all with us. I know many things will be difficult this year for my family with my sister, but I do not know what the future holds, but I know who holds that future and I am so grateful for that.
ReplyDeleteLove you friend. Praying 2012 is full of God's richest blessings for you and your family.
Hugs
Jill
Happy New Year to you, dear Trisha, your husband, and all of your littles!!
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Sandy
Here's to the New Year- with God at the head and us following faithfully!!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year, sweet friends! Much love to you all!
ReplyDeleteWise words, my friend.
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So very true. I am so glad I have a heavenly Father who does what is best for me.
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Jackie
Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteWhat a timely post! One day at a time and know that His mercies are new every morning and His grace is sufficient!
Love you!
Happy New Year, sweet friend! I don't want a crystal ball either! Loved that quote too...WOW! Always looking to Jesus - yes, the only place to find peace.
ReplyDeleteWe aren't even promised tomorrow so I'm learning not to be concerned about it. God has it in his hand and I'm glad I don't know what this year holds. I'll watch it unfold and trust the Lord to prepare me for each step. Happy New Year Trisha!
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