Hello 2013. What have you brought me? Another turn of the day? Or is this really that much of a big deal?Well, I have chosen to meet the year with wide eyes, a grin from ear to ear, and an expectant heart. Corny as I am, I initiated the countdown to 2013 with my cousins at my grandfather's house. People barely ever do that in the Philippines by far, and I just had to do it.
Childlike faith, that is what my Father in heaven wants me to have.
Right smack in the middle of New Years Eve as I was on my way to my grandfather's house with my cousins, we saw the biggest rainbow I have ever seen in my life. Like He used the rainbow to remind Noah of His promise from Genesis 9, it reminded me of His promises and I will definitely hold on to them this year.
We have a new year where soon we can look back to and see more of God's unfailing grace, steadfast love, and firm correction. Before we know it we'd be at the end of the year again, doing a rewind and trying to sum up the year. Like any other year, anything can happen. But I have set in my heart what I am to do, given any circumstance.
In times of blessings and happiness, I will praise Him. Storms may fly my way, but still I will worship Him. All I desire is that I will not stray from His will for my life anymore. I want to go directly into my promised land, no matter what it takes.
Anything can happen, but whatever that may be, it will be for my good. I won't tread through this year if I don't have Him by my side. He will be with me all year, so I can already call 2013 blessed.
I know I will look back to this post a year from now with a smile on my face. Even when things don't go your way, He always has your best in mind. Up to what extent will you stretch your faith?
Happy New 2013! May His favor be with you all year.
Love always,
Ella :)
"Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail.
They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness!" -- Lamentations 3:22,23
