2015

The Eighth Day of Christmas
The First Day of 2015

The Lord has helped us and taken care of us... We’ve had everything we needed, and the Lord has blessed us and made us successful in whatever we have done. ~ Deuteronomy 2:7 (CEV)

And always be thankful. ~ Colossians 3:15 (NLT)

Lord, what a perfect way to begin a new year -- by being thankful for the last year -- and all the years before. That puts things in perspective for me. You really have taken good care of us. We have enough -- not too little -- not too much. So, if you have provided in the past, certainly you will continue to extend your care into the future. That is the way you are. I confess that I sometimes lose sight of this fact. I get caught up in the moment and veer into the anxious lane. I repent of my wandering eyes and related anxiety.

Well, with your help, that's not going to happen this year. I resolve to trust you for all that is coming in 2015. Whether good things or bad things happen, I know that you are there to carry me through. And for that I am very thankful. Amen.