A new year is like a clean slate. You look ahead, and it is so shiny and ready for all sorts of exciting things to happen. I was enthused about getting a new planning calendar - only to discover that I am booked as usual with all the things I've committed to on a monthly basis. Each month has dates already filled with "have to" - and soon I don't have much room for the "want to."
I'm going to take more time for reading my devotional and doing in depth Bible study. Like Joel, I'm going to read through the Word again this year. Each time I do, I discover different things, since I'm looking through a new perspective as the world changes, as my life changes.
With the advent of the new tracking devices to replace the bar code (so everything we purchase can be traced) I am getting more convinced that Revelations is not just a book of the Bible, but an event as close as next day's news. Instead of making me nervous, I think I'll rejoice.
Psalm 5:11 - Let all those rejoice who put their trust in You,
Let them shout for joy,
Shout, shout for joy.
Because you defend them. Let those who love your Name
Be joyful in you.
Shout, shout for joy!
For you, O Lord, will bless the righteous,
Surround him with favor as a shield.
May God's favor surround you this coming year. Ann
Posted by Ann Cornelius at January 4, 2004 04:40 PM