Day 1 All to Jesus

  

1/1/2025

Another year has swept by, leaving unresolved projects at bay, while wondering what this new year may bring. It's certainly has been an unfolding adventure, but with very sad and disturbing events. It has also been a year of miracles, although many have not yet had the understanding to see it as such.

October marked the third anniversary of my return to Virginia after spending so many years tucked away in the mountains of Northern New Mexico where God began an amazing journey and an unexpected turnarounds in my life. Now as I continue on, new windows of opportunity have been opened to me, and although I do not understand where He is leading me, each day I awaken grateful for His trust, putting one step in front of the other, expectantly waiting to see what the day will bring.

This year will mark my quarter of a century of life, and I marvel at how quickly the years have passed. I see so many people younger than I who feel they have become old and useless. I admit that when I gaze into the mirror each day I am greeted by someone who still looks a little like me, but the image pales in comparison to photos in my high school yearbook! Still, although the chronological time clock is ticking at a much faster rate of speed than I might hope, I am still myself, and I will not jump on the senior band wagon or become a couch potato or bemoan the advancing of age and all it brings. There's more to God's plan for my life, and I have every intention of finishing the race set before me.

God has shined His favor brightly on the church, who finally understood the warnings and who stood for the return of righteousness to our nation. We have been given a brief window of opportunity to fulfill the mandates of our LORD and Savior and turn our nation back to God. This opportunity has been extended to His chosen leaders in government and in the church. May we heed the warning.

Each year I begin each year not by making a resolution, but rather, a re-dedication of my life in service to Abba and to others. My overall desire is to grow closer to Him and bring honor and glory to His Name. He alone is worthy. So, my year will be one of "surrender" to anything or anyone who takes His place or His time in my life. Wasted time spent, not on wrong pursuits, but ones that take up precious time sitting at His feet, listening to His words, and praying for others. 

I hope this year will be one of new beginnings for us all.