It’s Over!

As I lie here on New Year’s Eve thinking about the last 364 days, I can’t help but tell God thank you! I have faced some things this year that shook my very core. The situations looked dismal and I wasn’t sure if I’d make it through. But God is so faithful to us! God made ways when it seemed like disaster was at every turn. God kept me through it all. I did not lose my mind or have a nervous breakdown. When I felt alone, I could hear the voice of the Lord telling me to hold on, your help is on the way. I can stand flat footed and say that God kept his word! He methodically guided me through every situation; God granted me favor with strangers. People drooping words of encouragement, it really helped me. There comes a time in each of our lives where we have to learn to trust God for ourselves. I wouldn’t be able to say God is a provider if he never provided anything for me. I couldn’t say God is a keeper if he didn’t keep me when I wanted to veer to the left.
1 Peter 5:6-7 says: Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
When I began to ask God for help (humble myself) things started to fall into place. I still found myself facing challenges, but they weren’t as heavy as before. I found that casting (throwing) all of my care to God through Jesus made everything more bearable. When I did this, I could feel the love God has for me. He carried every weight for me. All I had to do was hand it to Him. Did I still have disappointments? Yes, but with each disappointment, God picked me up and pushed me forward. God reminded me that my due time is coming! I know 2014 hit you in some unexpected ways but God used it to make you who you are today. You may have felt like you weren’t going to make it, but I date you to look back over the last 364 days and trace the progress from then until now. You have come so far and still have a long way to go! Remember, take God with you and expect greater things in 2015! Be blessed blog family! Happy New Year!!!