Starting Fresh
While in a major clean out project, due to having to empty two rooms for new carpet, I unearthed over 40 journals and calendar books which go back to the 1990's. My hope is to read through all of them before tossing them to aid our children in the clean out process someday.
Opening the 2012 one, I'd chosen the title "Starting Fresh." On the first page I'd written John 13:7.
"Jesus replied, ' You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand.'"
The first thought recorded referenced we had gather for dinner at the home of one of our pastors. His wife was a close friend and all of our children enjoyed one another. That friend went to be with the Lord four years ago, way before I wanted to say farewell to her. Little did we know that 2012 night of sweet fellowship that two other wives in the group would pass away at only 55 years old.
Each New Year offers feelings of wonder and hope. In that journal I'd written myself a "guide" from specific verses in Psalm 119. The title I'd chosen was "Seek the Lord on a Regular Basis."
V 10 Pursue Him daily. Include Him in decisions, fun, and struggles. Treasure His truth in your heart.
V11 Memorize Scripture. Openly tell others of Him.
V 13 Make your faith known. Rejoice and delight in God's working.
V 14 -16 Let your light shine. Spend free moments meditating on God's principles.
V 15 -16 Give God your full respect. Don't hold back. Trust completely and dare to live by faith.
Include the One, who created you, in everyday. Start fresh each day asking God to make a way.
The Song
"Make a Way" Chandler Moore and Brandon Lake
