2024
To be honest, as midnight struck & people said 'Happy New Year!' my mind was screaming STOP, WAIT, REWIND PLEASE! I'm not done with 2023 - I'm not half the person I ought to be! I'm not ready to go on. I felt left behind and weary. "The seasons march at Your command, The old departs, The new year comes." (Selah) Time zooms past or lingers painfully at the pace set by a sovereign, merciful God whose will and purposes are being fulfilled every passing minute. The year won't slow down or expand to accommodate my agenda, but it does march steadily to the beat of its master drummer, conductor, composer. Each year will not fail to accomplish His agenda. All the puzzle pieces, big and small, fall into place at exactly the right time. His sweet sovereignty over all things gives me grace to hope and wait with courage for the fulfillment of His promises. I can face the daunting challenges, heartbreaks, and joys of the new year with gladsome expectation. ...
