13 Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, 14 I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. -Philippians 3:13-14
Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God. -Corrie Ten Boom
Seventeenth-century hymnist Paul Gerhardt penned the following hymn to celebrate the New Year:
Above all else, Lord, send us Thy Spirit to attend us. Within our hearts abiding, To heaven our footsteps guiding. All this Thy hand bestoweth, Thou Life, whence our life floweth. To all Thy name confessing, Grant, Lord, Thy New Year’s blessing.
God is all knowing and able to direct our steps so we can press forward confidently–even when the future is uncertain. Since we are assured of His constant presence and help every day throughout the year, we should embrace the New Year–and each day–with a spirit of perseverance and confidence in our Heavenly Father.
Father, I want to begin this year–and each day of the year–by seeking Your guidance. Show me the plans You have for my life. Amen.
*Inspired Faith
Breathtaking pic!
THank you Mr. Mustard. I appreciate it. I am happy you liked it I always try and pick a good picture! God bless you!
You are busy lady! I have been trying to figure out your blog. It now seems clear that you have seven billion separate blogs. I wasn’t aware of that until now…
Well..close…but no cigar! LOL I have three blogs that I own, and then I am an author on another..Christian Blessings. All you have to do is hover over my gravatar on the side and “view profile’ They’re ALL listed, including Christian blessings! God bless you Mustard Seed, my friend!
Oh, add to that four kids, a job, and book writing/editing… I’m telling you…only by the strength of God…trust me!
WOW ! Sounds like the twelve days of Christmas. Do you sleep?
Or actually, you can hover your mouse over my gravatar here..that’ll work too.
you know me: technotarded
Ahhh…I forgot about that! Did you get it? ha ha!
LOL Well, it’s 11 49 pm and I’m about to hit the sack..as a matter of fact. I do clean my house a lot (love cleaning) and take walks and exercise. I can’t sit for a really long time..it irritates me! I always have to get up to do something.
Thank you for your website it’s like you know exactly what is going on in my life and it has been a blessing since I ” accidently” found it. God Bless you
Thank you so much Tom, and God bless you. I can’t tell you how happy it makes me to know someone is blessed by God’s using me. It’s always confirmation to find out! I hope you have a beautiful day in Christ Jesus today, and always…. Be blessed!